Matthew Nelson
Lucedale
Summary
Detail-oriented Structural Welder specializing in compliance with safety standards and quality inspections. Proven ability to enhance workflow and maintain high-quality craftsmanship.
Skilled Structural Welder with a strong foundation in structural fabrication and welding techniques. Demonstrated adaptability and meticulous attention to detail, contributing to successful project completions while ensuring safety and compliance.
Structural welding professional with background in delivering top-notch welding solutions for demanding projects. Known for reliability, adeptness in team collaboration, and adaptability to shifting project requirements. Possesses skills in blueprint interpretation, welding techniques, and safety compliance, all while maintaining results-oriented approach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Welder
Tesecon
Mobile, AL
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Operated welding equipment to assemble structural components with precision.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accuracy in fabrication.
- Conducted quality inspections on welds to maintain compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency in production processes.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize risks during welding operations.
- Learned various welding techniques to improve skill level and output quality.
- Supported senior welders in complex projects, gaining hands-on experience and knowledge.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding, and using other equipment.
- Assisted in the maintenance of tools and equipment for optimal performance.
Structural Welder
Tc Boiler
Calvert, AL
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Maintained proper usage and care of equipment, resulting in prolonged tool lifespan and reduced maintenance costs.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully completing challenging projects that required diverse welding methods and materials expertise.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Completed complex welding assignments under tight deadlines without compromising safety or workmanship standards.
- Tested welding and safety equipment to check performance.
- Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
Structural Welder
PMI
Salem, MO
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Kept work area clean and organized.
- Reduced project completion times through efficient planning and prioritization of welding tasks.
- Ensured safety compliance by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations during all welding activities.
- Enhanced structural integrity by executing precise welding techniques on various materials.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning and training, staying up-to-date on industry advancements and best practices.
- Contributed to a reduction in rework costs by consistently delivering accurate welds that met or exceeded industry standards.
Structural Welder
Ingalls Shipbuilding
Pascagoula, MS
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Consistently met production targets without sacrificing craftsmanship or safety standards by balancing speed with precision in every task.
- Increased overall project quality with meticulous attention to detail in weld alignment and configuration.
- Collaborated with other trades on large-scale projects, coordinating efforts to ensure seamless integration of welded components into the final structure.
- Performed thorough inspections of completed welds, ensuring adherence to design specifications and high-quality workmanship.
- Supported a positive work environment through active participation in safety meetings, training sessions, and team-building activities.
- Minimized material waste while maintaining high-quality results through careful measurement and cutting techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Central High School
Hurley, MSSkills
- Personal protective equipment
- Horizontal welding
- Vertical welding
- Grinding techniques
- Flux core welding
- Fabrication
- Structural fabrication
- Beam welding
- Fire prevention
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Power tool operation
- Torch cutting
- Overhead welding
- Welding safety
- Grinding work
- Structural repair
- Plasma cutting
- Welding positions
Timeline
Structural Welder
Tesecon
09.2025 - 03.2026
Structural Welder
Tc Boiler
05.2025 - 06.2025
Structural Welder
PMI
05.2022 - 11.2022
Structural Welder
Ingalls Shipbuilding
10.2021 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
East Central High School