Matthew Hall
*** ***** **** ******, *** #* Auburn, AL 36830
334-***-**** ************@*******.***
Summary
Hard-working and hands-on professional with over 15 years of progressive experience. Significant strengths include
welding, quality control, employee management, production, equipment monitoring, and machine maintenance and
repair.
Experience
Benteler Automotive, Opelika, AL
Supplier of automotive components globally. Using robotics and other automatic operations, Opelika Plant produced
welded bumpers and chassis components for BMW and Mercedes. Use of KPI and TS16949 ensured outstanding
quality and on-time deliveries.
Paint System Technician
Conducted routine chemical titrations on processing tanks to ensure proper composition, proportion, and
levels; added chemicals and pain as required based on titration testing
Drained 6,000 gallon tanks and thoroughly cleaned tanks and rails; replenished tanks and added measured
chemicals
Inspected paint quality to ensure no contamination; took preventative or corrective actions to guarantee final
production met established quality standards
Maintained cranes and pumps for E coat of chassis and subframes for BMW and Mercedes Benz
Completed scheduled preventative maintenance on all equipment; provided extensive maintenance and repair
for motor, lovejoy, or crane malfunctions
Team Leader
Oversaw an entire production line and supervised all operators, technicians and welders
Coordinated allocation of work to meet daily quality and production demands; cross-trained and rotated
employees to improve line production operations
Met or exceeded shift production goals, breaking plant production records by completing up to 280 frames
per shift
Maintained quality standards by inspecting final welded assemblies, requesting weld repairs, or scrapping
material as necessary; documented quality signoffs and repair/scrap information
Lead Welder (began as temporary associate through A-1 Employment, Inc.)
Supervised up to six welders and multiple product lines for Mercedes automotive subframes
Utilized MIG and stick welding techniques, maintaining personal productivity while also assisting other
welders as needed
Provided routine equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing equipment as required
Created various reports for management team; daily communicated production, quality, or safety updates
J.D. Manning Masonry and Manning Construction, Opelika, AL
Brick Mason and Laborer
Performed skilled masonry work by building, altering, or repairing brick and block
Set up for jobs by requisitioning and obtaining essential tools and materials for each job; set up scaffolding
and cleaned up project site when completed
Southern Klassic Konnection, Opelika, AL
Painter; Auto Technician, Shop Foreman
Sanded and prepared cars for painting, utilizing wet sanding techniques as needed
Ordered parts/materials, prepared paint, painted automobiles, and maintained equipment
Provided welding support and assisted with mechanical repairs
Responsible for overseeing shop operations in absence of owner
Certifications & Licenses
AWS Certified
Southern Union State Community College, Opelika, AL
JLG Lift License
Scissor Lift License
Forklift Certified
Training within Industry Certificate
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
BASF Catho College Electrocoat Training
Education
Miami Palmetto/ Excel High School, Miami, FL