Matthew Nguyen
Morgan Hill
Summary
Dedicated certified welder and fabricator with a strong focus on safety and quality assurance. Skilled in GTAW, MIG, and SMAW welding techniques, with a track record of executing precise fabrications and conducting thorough inspections to meet industry standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder/Fabricator
Trayer Engineering
Livermore, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise fabrication.
- Conducted quality inspections on welds, maintaining high standards of workmanship.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance productivity.
- Assisted in training new welders on techniques and equipment usage.
- Performed maintenance on welding tools to ensure reliability and performance.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, and Carbon Steel welding
Welder/Structural Fitter
King Grading
Morgan Hill, CA
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Performed quality inspections on welded joints, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.
- Operated skid steer to perform site preparation and material handling tasks efficiently.
- Inspected finished welds for quality control and compliance with specifications.
- 1g, 2g, 3g, 4g, SMAW Welding
- Use of ⅛” 6010, 3/16” 6011, ¼” 7018
Welder/Fabricator/Helper
Delas Fabrication & Machining
Morgan Hill, CA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- 6010, 7018 Stick welding
- MIG Welding
- Understanding of CAD Tools
- Flux core welding
- Tig Aluminum, Steel, Stainless
- Custom built gates/fences
- Gate Weld repairs
- Custom Built ADA handrails
- Fabricated custom components using precision tools and equipment.
Welder/Fabricator
CaTuned Offroad
Diamond Springs, CA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- 0.35 MIG welding
- Assist on installations of equipment
- Assembled mechanical components according to technical specifications and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions efficiently.
- Fully Assemble Bumpers and weld/clean
Machine Operator
M&L Precision Machining
Morgan Hill, CA
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision components, ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery
- Operated multiple fabricating machines, cutoff saws, shears and forming or spinning machines
- Monitored production processes, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain quality standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery, enhancing operational reliability and performance.
- Ensured proper documentation of machine settings and production outputs for quality control purposes.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
Parts Specialist
Creative Manufacturing Solutions
Morgan Hill, CA
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Worked with grinding, polishing and cutting tools to give products smooth finish.
- Prepared surfaces for work to be performed by removing surface imperfections.
- Maintained quality control by inspecting products and correcting deficiencies
- Adjusted workpieces onto equipment to complete work orders
- Monitored machine performance, troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime.
- Set up and operated CNC machines to achieve precise production specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ann Sobrato High School
Morgan Hill, CANo Degree -
Universal Technical Institute
Sacramento, CASkills
- Fabrication
- 15 Welding Certifications
- GTAW (TIG), GMAW (MIG), SMAW (Stick), FCAW (Flux-cored) — all positions (1G–6G)
- Pipe welding
- Fit-up, beveling, grinding, and weld inspection prep
- Heavy equipment operation and maintenance
- Crane operation; forklift and pallet jack certified
- Blueprint reading, weld symbols, and dimensional layout
- Safety-focused: OSHA best practices, PPE,
- Attention to detail
- Torch cutting
- Shaping and cutting
- Hazardous material handling
- Rigging techniques
- Fire prevention
Certification
- 2F GTAW Stainless Steel
- 2F GTAW Carbon Steel
- 2F GTAW Stainless Steel (AWS A5.9)
- 2F GMAW Stainless Steel (Pulse)
- 2F GTAW Stainless & Carbon
- 1G GMAW Short Circut Carbon Steel
- 1G GTAW Stainless Steel
- 1S Stud Welding 1/4in
- 1S Stud Welding 3/8in
- 1G GTAW Carbon Steel
- 1G GMAW Stainless Steel
- 1G GMAW Stainless Steel Pulse
- 3F GMAW Stainless Steel
- 3F GMAW Stainless and Carbon
- 3F GMAW Carbon Steel
Timeline
Welder/Fabricator
Trayer Engineering
08.2024 - Current
Welder/Structural Fitter
King Grading
08.2024 - 09.2024
Welder/Fabricator/Helper
Delas Fabrication & Machining
05.2024 - 08.2024
Welder/Fabricator
CaTuned Offroad
01.2024 - 05.2024
Machine Operator
M&L Precision Machining
10.2022 - 07.2023
Parts Specialist
Creative Manufacturing Solutions
01.2022 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Ann Sobrato High School
No Degree -
Universal Technical Institute