Matthew R Waldroup Cell: (812) 230-2952
2621 North 14 ½ Street Home: N/A
Terre Haute, Indiana 47804 E-mail: tex@fire-eater.net
OBJECTIVE
To gain challenging and fulfilling employment in a technical field related to my background and
training: utilizing my discipline and knowledge to aid the organization in its objectives.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Automotive Technology Management
December 2006
Minor: Manufacturing Technology
Minor: Packaging Technology
Indiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana
Cumulative GPA: 3.2 / 4.0; Major GPA: 3.2 / 4.0
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Experience with computers including Maximo, Oracle, word processing, Excel, CAD,
graphic programs, onboard diagnostics, and various other programming
 Considerable experience machining, welding and fabrication
 Experience with fluidics including hydraulics and pneumatics
 Working knowledge of power transmission systems
 Proactive in communicating project and production status to management and other shifts
seeking help when needed
 Evaluation and construction of technical drawings and schematics
 Experience with electronic fundamentals and self-diagnostic systems
 Creation of technical and research documents using technical writing skills
 Implementation of analytical skills and creative problem solving techniques
 Contributes to process improvement, constantly identifying discrepancies and initiating
needed changes on documents, procedures, and drawings.
 Installation, service and repair of complex networking systems
 Served functions as a company technical trainer
 Experience with electronics including PLC, relays, boards, and sensors
 Certified under EPA section 608 and 609 to handle and reclaim HVAC refrigerants
 Proactively champion safety including use of PPE, LOTO, equipment safety inspections, and
contributing to company safety initiatives
 Dedicated lifelong learner, constantly seeking to improve craft skills and learn from formal
sources and my peers
WORK EXPERIENCE
GE Aviation
Apr 2013 – Oct 2015: Terre Haute, Indiana
 Fault finding and Corrective maintenance to component level and beyond on production
equipment and facility infrastructure
 Executes scheduled preventative maintenance thoroughly, accurately, and on time
 Repair and maintain the following types of systems:
- CNC and manual machine tools
- Welding machines and robots
- Pressing and stamping machinery
- Dye penetrant and X-ray systems
- Vacuum heat treating furnaces
- Facility electrical plumbing and HVAC
- Chemical, cleaning, and wastewater systems
- Industrial lasers
- Overhead cranes, fork lifts, and personnel lifting equipment
 Completes machine and workstation removal, installation, and relocation
 Completes work orders and record information in Maximo
Sony DADC
Nov 2010 – Apr 2013: Terre Haute, Indiana
 Monitored, maintained, diagnosed, and stabilized production equipment
 Performed scheduled preventative maintenance and completed records by deadlines
 Performed above tasks on new state of the art equipment as well as machinery that is decades
old (still making money)
 Performed the above tasks on the following equipment:
- Laser offset printing equipment
- Screen printing equipment
- Exposing equipment
- Automated screen making equipment
- Injection molding machinery
- Automated inventory and production buffer systems
 Completed precision alignments, plumbing, wiring, and process adjustments
 Utilized data and understanding thereof to improve productivity throughout a shift
Neoteric Hovercraft
Apr 2009 - Nov 2010: Terre Haute, Indiana
 Installed and maintained Key System Unit (business telephone network)
 Perform maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of plant computer network
Consulted with management about lean manufacturing strategies including Kaizen,
Kanban style inventory system, waste reduction, Andon system, inventory reduction, just in
time etc. 
 Worked to adapt these concepts into a comprehensive plan and documented future state for
the company
 Facilitated creation of formal quality standards and standardized processes
Facilitated the plants first formal process instructions and work station manuals
 Created the companies first internal mail system
Performed cost analysis for potential outsourcing and vendor changes.
 Implemented a system for cataloging defects for statistical control and utilizing this data
 Worked backward to ascertain the root cause of defects and variation and presented strategies
for eliminating variation and rework
Set up formal work cells and tool boards
 Pioneered creative solutions for conserving space in the factory
 Attacked waste in all of its forms
 Created forms for obtaining and recording customer service information
 Created visual control systems to make purchasing, receiving, and manufacturing more
manageable
 Consulted with management about sales and marketing strategies
Utilicom South
Dec 2007-Mar 2009: Terre Haute, Indiana
 Completed residential and commercial networking for cable television internet and telephone
systems
Retrofitted homes and businesses not previously wired for these services
 Work was performed correctly with special care taken to address aesthetic concerns
and insure customer satisfaction
Diagnosed and repaired existing network systems
Worked and communicated with technical support personnel to solve software issues
Created tools to install wires inside walls and under sidewalks and driveways
Worked to implement creative solutions to overcome budget and time restrictions
Met all required electrical and building codes
Bemis Polyethylene Film
Summer 2007: Terre Haute, Indiana
 Performed preventative and corrective maintenance functions on facilities and manufacturing
machinery
Diagnosed and repaired numerous equipment including extruders, printing presses,
and converting equipment
Performed preventive maintenance on facility systems including fire sprinklers and
vacuum systems transporting plastic pellets
Installed and retrofit metal detectors, magnet systems and drive systems on existing
Extrusion machines
Created tools for custom applications when none were available
Modified or created parts when none were available
Maintained logs, work orders, permits, and other paperwork
U.S. Army / Indiana Army National Guard
May 2000 – May 2007 Edinburgh, Indiana / Iraq
 Operated and maintained complex systems throughout my military career
 Diagnosed and performed fault finding numerous pieces of heavy equipment as well as
military and civilian tractor trailers and fuel tankers in a combat environment
 Performed diagnosis and repairs quickly and under pressure in a combat environment
 Performed preventive maintenance daily and filled lubrication orders on the above mentioned
systems
 Diagnosed and repaired shooting of secure networks and encrypted communication networks
in combat environment
 Diagnosed and repaired of systems in garrison including electrical and heating/air
conditioning systems. Performed testing on compressors, relays fan motors etc.
 Applied leadership and teamwork skills on a regular basis
 Executed leadership roles when tasked with management responsibilities including being
assigned as sergeant of the guard for my forward operating base
 Adapted, created and published standard operating procedures for post security including
personnel management, logistics, and tactics
 Oversaw and supervised the implementation and revision of these procedures in a hands on
way
 Trained as a combat life saver administering first aid and delivering intravenous fluids to
injured soldiers
Industrial Outsourcing Service
May 2006 – December 2006 Terre Haute, Indiana
 Co-op experience at Sony DADC working in chemical storage
 Provide chemicals to various departments within the plant on demand in a safe and timely
manner
 Adapt to changing needs and procedures in a manufacturing environment
 Comply with policies regarding PPE and personal attire. (Safety is paramount.)
 Comply with specialized safety regulations such as using only non-spark producing
equipment and properly grounding drums and cabinets
 Maintain log entries daily
 Gained understanding of importance of contract labor in a production environment
 Gained knowledge of on demand delivery to avoid consequences of process shutdown
Freeze and Sons Farms
May 1997-July 2000 Terre Haute, Indian
 Maintenance, lubrication and operation of equipment associated with daily farm operations
 Fabrication of parts required for numerous implements which were antique thus limiting
supply
 Planning and construction of farm wagons and accessories
 Performed customer service oriented tasks

WaldroupResume2016

  • 1.
    Matthew R WaldroupCell: (812) 230-2952 2621 North 14 ½ Street Home: N/A Terre Haute, Indiana 47804 E-mail: tex@fire-eater.net OBJECTIVE To gain challenging and fulfilling employment in a technical field related to my background and training: utilizing my discipline and knowledge to aid the organization in its objectives. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science: Automotive Technology Management December 2006 Minor: Manufacturing Technology Minor: Packaging Technology Indiana State University Terre Haute, Indiana Cumulative GPA: 3.2 / 4.0; Major GPA: 3.2 / 4.0 HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS  Experience with computers including Maximo, Oracle, word processing, Excel, CAD, graphic programs, onboard diagnostics, and various other programming  Considerable experience machining, welding and fabrication  Experience with fluidics including hydraulics and pneumatics  Working knowledge of power transmission systems  Proactive in communicating project and production status to management and other shifts seeking help when needed  Evaluation and construction of technical drawings and schematics  Experience with electronic fundamentals and self-diagnostic systems  Creation of technical and research documents using technical writing skills  Implementation of analytical skills and creative problem solving techniques  Contributes to process improvement, constantly identifying discrepancies and initiating needed changes on documents, procedures, and drawings.  Installation, service and repair of complex networking systems  Served functions as a company technical trainer  Experience with electronics including PLC, relays, boards, and sensors  Certified under EPA section 608 and 609 to handle and reclaim HVAC refrigerants  Proactively champion safety including use of PPE, LOTO, equipment safety inspections, and contributing to company safety initiatives  Dedicated lifelong learner, constantly seeking to improve craft skills and learn from formal sources and my peers WORK EXPERIENCE GE Aviation Apr 2013 – Oct 2015: Terre Haute, Indiana
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     Fault findingand Corrective maintenance to component level and beyond on production equipment and facility infrastructure  Executes scheduled preventative maintenance thoroughly, accurately, and on time  Repair and maintain the following types of systems: - CNC and manual machine tools - Welding machines and robots - Pressing and stamping machinery - Dye penetrant and X-ray systems - Vacuum heat treating furnaces - Facility electrical plumbing and HVAC - Chemical, cleaning, and wastewater systems - Industrial lasers - Overhead cranes, fork lifts, and personnel lifting equipment  Completes machine and workstation removal, installation, and relocation  Completes work orders and record information in Maximo Sony DADC Nov 2010 – Apr 2013: Terre Haute, Indiana  Monitored, maintained, diagnosed, and stabilized production equipment  Performed scheduled preventative maintenance and completed records by deadlines  Performed above tasks on new state of the art equipment as well as machinery that is decades old (still making money)  Performed the above tasks on the following equipment: - Laser offset printing equipment - Screen printing equipment - Exposing equipment - Automated screen making equipment - Injection molding machinery - Automated inventory and production buffer systems  Completed precision alignments, plumbing, wiring, and process adjustments  Utilized data and understanding thereof to improve productivity throughout a shift Neoteric Hovercraft Apr 2009 - Nov 2010: Terre Haute, Indiana  Installed and maintained Key System Unit (business telephone network)  Perform maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of plant computer network Consulted with management about lean manufacturing strategies including Kaizen, Kanban style inventory system, waste reduction, Andon system, inventory reduction, just in time etc.   Worked to adapt these concepts into a comprehensive plan and documented future state for the company  Facilitated creation of formal quality standards and standardized processes Facilitated the plants first formal process instructions and work station manuals  Created the companies first internal mail system Performed cost analysis for potential outsourcing and vendor changes.
  • 3.
     Implemented asystem for cataloging defects for statistical control and utilizing this data  Worked backward to ascertain the root cause of defects and variation and presented strategies for eliminating variation and rework Set up formal work cells and tool boards  Pioneered creative solutions for conserving space in the factory  Attacked waste in all of its forms  Created forms for obtaining and recording customer service information  Created visual control systems to make purchasing, receiving, and manufacturing more manageable  Consulted with management about sales and marketing strategies Utilicom South Dec 2007-Mar 2009: Terre Haute, Indiana  Completed residential and commercial networking for cable television internet and telephone systems Retrofitted homes and businesses not previously wired for these services  Work was performed correctly with special care taken to address aesthetic concerns and insure customer satisfaction Diagnosed and repaired existing network systems Worked and communicated with technical support personnel to solve software issues Created tools to install wires inside walls and under sidewalks and driveways Worked to implement creative solutions to overcome budget and time restrictions Met all required electrical and building codes Bemis Polyethylene Film Summer 2007: Terre Haute, Indiana  Performed preventative and corrective maintenance functions on facilities and manufacturing machinery Diagnosed and repaired numerous equipment including extruders, printing presses, and converting equipment Performed preventive maintenance on facility systems including fire sprinklers and vacuum systems transporting plastic pellets Installed and retrofit metal detectors, magnet systems and drive systems on existing Extrusion machines Created tools for custom applications when none were available Modified or created parts when none were available Maintained logs, work orders, permits, and other paperwork U.S. Army / Indiana Army National Guard May 2000 – May 2007 Edinburgh, Indiana / Iraq  Operated and maintained complex systems throughout my military career  Diagnosed and performed fault finding numerous pieces of heavy equipment as well as military and civilian tractor trailers and fuel tankers in a combat environment  Performed diagnosis and repairs quickly and under pressure in a combat environment
  • 4.
     Performed preventivemaintenance daily and filled lubrication orders on the above mentioned systems  Diagnosed and repaired shooting of secure networks and encrypted communication networks in combat environment  Diagnosed and repaired of systems in garrison including electrical and heating/air conditioning systems. Performed testing on compressors, relays fan motors etc.  Applied leadership and teamwork skills on a regular basis  Executed leadership roles when tasked with management responsibilities including being assigned as sergeant of the guard for my forward operating base  Adapted, created and published standard operating procedures for post security including personnel management, logistics, and tactics  Oversaw and supervised the implementation and revision of these procedures in a hands on way  Trained as a combat life saver administering first aid and delivering intravenous fluids to injured soldiers Industrial Outsourcing Service May 2006 – December 2006 Terre Haute, Indiana  Co-op experience at Sony DADC working in chemical storage  Provide chemicals to various departments within the plant on demand in a safe and timely manner  Adapt to changing needs and procedures in a manufacturing environment  Comply with policies regarding PPE and personal attire. (Safety is paramount.)  Comply with specialized safety regulations such as using only non-spark producing equipment and properly grounding drums and cabinets  Maintain log entries daily  Gained understanding of importance of contract labor in a production environment  Gained knowledge of on demand delivery to avoid consequences of process shutdown Freeze and Sons Farms May 1997-July 2000 Terre Haute, Indian  Maintenance, lubrication and operation of equipment associated with daily farm operations  Fabrication of parts required for numerous implements which were antique thus limiting supply  Planning and construction of farm wagons and accessories  Performed customer service oriented tasks