Matthew Bender
Rocky Mountain Resorts
Denver
10
years of professional experience
My expertise is in welding mechanics, and I'm proficient in pipe-welding with SMAW and GTAW. I pride myself with my work ethic. Working 12 hour days is an easy task to do since I enjoy working in this field. I maintain my workspace so it is clean, organized, and efficient.
Work History
Maintenance Manager
1 Year 2 Months- Managed maintenance schedules for over 120 resort units, ensuring timely repairs and upkeep.
- Led a team of technicians, providing training and mentorship to enhance skills and performance.
- Implemented preventative maintenance programs, renovated units and improved guest satisfaction.
- Coordinated with contractors for timely repairs and upgrades
Welding Mechanic
1 Year 11 Months- Layout new pipe according to blueprints
- Weld pipe with 0 defects in order to pass an x-ray
- Change valves
- Perform hydro tests
- Disassemble and reassemble heat exchangers
- Perform routine maintenance on various vessels throughout the refinery
Welder
8 Months- TIG weld stainless steel and copper nickel pipelines
- FCAW weld inserts and angles
- Perform work that will pass military inspections
- Set up and clean up my work area
Welder
1 Year 2 Months- Fabricate foundations according to blueprints
- Remove existing foundations from the ship
- Weld/install new foundations onto the ship
- Perform mirror welds in tight conditions
Welder
4 Years 5 Months- Assist with extensive maintenance and renovation work on various military and fishing vessels
- Perform aluminum GMAW on military vessels
- Completed a 4 year apprenticeship
Education
Other - Welding
Other - Maritime Technologies
No Degree - Prerequisites
Skills
SMAW - 8 years
GTAW - 8 years
FCAW - 8 years
GMAW - 8 years
Oxy/acetylene - 8 years
Plasma torch - 8 years
Carbon arc - 8 years
Mirror welding - 8 years
Forklift - 4 years
Skytrack - 4 years
Ariel lift - 4 years
Quality assurance - 8 years
Reading blueprints - 8 years
Pipe fitting - 5 years
Cleaning and organizing - 10+ years
Equipment troubleshooting
Timeline
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Rocky Mountain Resorts
05.2025 - 07.2026Read More
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