Matthew Mintz
Ash,NC
Summary
Welder qualified in stainless MIG and TIG welding of pipe and structures along with SMAW Pipe and Structural welding. Over four years of experience working with stainless steel structures and piping systems in the food and biofuel production field, and another 5 years of fabrication and repair experience. Very skilled in maintenance and repair along with experience operating heavy machinery clearing and land development. Excellent safety record. Easily reads blueprints and applies proper specifications and quality requirements to parts and machines being produced. Background in management, processing, customer service, heavy equipment operation and agricultural production.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
M&M Fabrication
01.2024 - Current
- Started a fabrication and mobile repair welding business in January 2024
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Custom fabrication of a wide variety of projects that meet needs customers have difficulty finding elsewhere
- Mobile equipment repair servicing mostly farm equipment and heavy machinery breakdowns
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
Assistant Farm Manager
Mintz Farms
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated daily farm operations to ensure efficient production and maintain a schedule
- Oversaw construction and remodeling of barns and facilities including new irrigation systems and greenhouses to diversify and expand production
- Expanding into a plant nursery market to take advantage of local trends tied to rapid development
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Supervised equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring timely repairs and minimizing downtime during peak seasons.
Plant Operator/Maintenance Technician
Biowaste Conversion Technologies (BCT)
10.2021 - 08.2023
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment as needed using various types of power tools and types of welding
- Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, and skidsteers regularly
- Oversaw processing of mayo and other oil condiments into purified soybean oil for bio diesel
- Troubleshot and improved experimental system to produce desired flow rate
- Trained new operators on safety protocols, machinery operation, and quality control standards to ensure consistent performance.
- Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively.
Pipe Welder
Carolina Industrial Contracting
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Contracted as pipe welder to construct bio fuel plant in Greenville,SC
- Involved in construction of all plant structures using SMAW
- TIG welded stainless piping system for product and carbon steel high pressure steam lines ran through plant up to desired specifications
- Assisted in layout and fit up of system while focusing on potential problems
- Fabrication of parts to fit for updated designs and changes in system
- Conducted special welds with low tolerances for industrial operations
Welder
Buhler
08.2019 - 07.2021
- All stainless GTAW and GMAW welding of large food and pharmaceutical product dryers.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
- Framing and layout of large structures.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Assistant Farm Manager
Mintz Farms
01.2014 - 08.2018
- Assisted in operation of swine facilities, helping coordinate shipping times, feed ordering and overall management of operations
- Managed and operated Hay operation of 150 acres
- Assisted with Waste Water operations
- Mechanical background with tractors, trucks and heavy equipment
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
Education
No Degree - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NCNo Degree - Welding Technology
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Structural welding and layout
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Blueprints and Schematics
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Shaping and cutting
- Stainless MIG and TIG Pipe Welding
- SMAW Pipe and Structural Welding
- Heavy Equipment operator
- Adherence to safety standards
- Highly effective team member
Certification
Fork Lift Certification
Timeline
Owner
M&M Fabrication
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Farm Manager
Mintz Farms
08.2023 - Current
Plant Operator/Maintenance Technician
Biowaste Conversion Technologies (BCT)
10.2021 - 08.2023
Pipe Welder
Carolina Industrial Contracting
07.2021 - 10.2021
Welder
Buhler
08.2019 - 07.2021
Assistant Farm Manager
Mintz Farms
01.2014 - 08.2018
No Degree - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
North Carolina State University
No Degree - Welding Technology
Wake Technical Community College
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