Matthew Gilland
Email: ********@*********.***
Address:
City: Willmar
State: MN
Zip: 56201
Country: USA
Phone: 320-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Hard worker, team player and fully independent worker. Proficient in all forms of welding such as heli-arc and gas welding. Also had some training in aluminum welding and a plentiful amount of training/on the job use on stainless and black steel. Can mount wheels, balance and align vehicles in a timely and dignified manner. Took an abundance of electrical and troubleshooting classes. While in engines classes, took an extra course in beginners diesels.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Ridgewater College, Willmar MN 1/2001 to 5/2011 (Auto Tech)
High School Dipolma from Ridgewater College, Willmar MN 1/2001 to 10/2012
High School Dipolma from Willmar Senior High, Willmar MN 1/2001 to 10/2012
Job History / Details:
Summary
Hard worker, team player and fully independent worker. Proficient in all forms of welding such as heli-arc and gas welding. Also had some training in aluminum welding and a plentiful amount of training/on the job use on stainless and black steel. Can mount wheels, balance and align vehicles in a timely and dignified manner. Took an abundance of electrical and troubleshooting classes. While in engines classes, took an extra course in beginners diesels.
Skills
Alignment rack
wheel mount machine
wheel balancer
automotive electrical and troubleshooting with Fluke 88v2 meter
suspension diagnosis
transmission (automatic/manual) diagnosis
walkie and ride on pallet jack trained
forklift trained
engine (gas/some diesel) diagnosis
disk/drum brake turners
automotive heating and air conditioning systems
stick, wire feed, heli-arc, plasma cutting, gas and brazing skills
some aluminum welding
stainless welding
some blueprinting
Accomplishments
Boy Scout Eagle Scout 2008
AllData Certified
ShopKey Certified
Experience
February 2012 to Current
Jennie-O Turkey Store Plant 4 Willmar, MN
Maintenance/Mechanic
Perform preventative maintenance on all machinery. Go to calls/break downs in a timely manner. Change hydraulic fluids, gear oils and grease any/all zerks. Replace drive belts or drive chains. Rebuild gear boxes or replace. Weld/modify any to all broken parts of the machines. Document any repairs or anything modified to the machines.
August 2009 to February 2011
Jennie-O Turkey Store Plant 4 Willmar, MN
Clean-up/Sanitation
Cleaning heavy meat processing machinery. Clean machines that are Quality Control inspected with unannounced USDA inspections. Chemical quality control.
July 2011 to November 2011
Mills Ford Willmar Willmar, MN
Lube/Tire Tech
Changing vehicles oils: engine, transmission, and axles. Mount and balance tires and if needed align the vehicles. Diagnose tire air leaks and fix. Diagnose any leaks and fix. Perform recall work. Diagnose electrical issues and repair. Shop caretaker. Diagnose any and all repairs or modifications made.
June 2011 to June 2011
West Central Sanitation Willmar, MN
Mechanic
Perform preventative maintenance on all trucks. Check all fluids and mechanics of the vehicles. Diagnose and fix any possible/future issues that could harm the driver or anyone else. Check the air brakes and brakes. Grease all zerks and replace any bad zerks. Weld up body or framing on the trucks. Travel to outer sub company owned stores and perform repairs/maintenance on their vehicles. Document any and all modifications or repairs made.
Education and Training
2011 Ridgewater College Willmar, MN
Diploma Auto Tech
Trained in automotive electrical and troubleshooting. Trained in automotive drive line, transmission, engine and suspensions. Trained on automotive scan tools. Trained on alignment racks, tire mounting and tire balancing machines. Trained on automotive air conditioning and heating.
Ridgewater College Willmar, MN
Partial Welding
Took a year course in welding. Trained in wire feed, stick, heli-arc, plasma cutting, gas and brazing welding forms with some aluminum wire feed/heli-arc welding and in various welding positions. Use on horizontal band saw and upright band saw. Trained on sheet metal sheering machines. Some blueprinting.
2008 Willmar Senior High Willmar, MN
High School Diploma Generals