Matthew Thacker

matthe.thacker4461@butlertech.org

Welding Instructor - Justin Back (513.868.6300)

I’m a junior in the 3-year welding program at Butler tech. Im a newly certified welder. I’m building a strong foundation in welding with a focus on skill, safety, and precision. I bring a strong work ethic, the ability to work well with others, and confidence in public speaking to every opportunity I take on. My mission is to grow into a well-rounded professional who not only creates quality work, but also leads, supports, and communicates effectively in the welding industry 

Education:

Butler Technical and Career Development Skills (Class of 2027)

General Welding Certification -  D 1.1

Hamilton High School (Class of 2027)

Work Experience:                                                                                                                              skills                                                                                                

taco bell                                -customer service

9/2025 - Present                                                                                                                                                          - money handling/ cashier                            

• Crew Member                                                                                                                                                         -teamwork 

  • Operated cooking equipment                                                                                                                 - food preperation

  • Maintained cleanliness of facilities/stations                                                                                  - oxy fuel and plasma cutting

  • Delivered exceptional customer service                                                                                          - 2 years of mig welding t-joints, lab joints and open root in various                                                                                                                                                                                                         positions

  • handled money/ cashier                                                                                                                              -2 years of stick welding t-joints, lap joints, open root in flat and                                                                                                                                                                                                            horizontal

1 year welding experience at butler tech in smaw and gmaw                                                - machines belt sander, pedalstool grinder, sheer, ironworker, bandsaw,

C&J Landscaping family business                                                                                                  grinder trained

 2021-current                                                                                                                                - flux core welding

•  laid down mulch and rock

•  pressure washed driveways

•  planted flowers

•  cut branches off of trees and pulled old shrubs out of the ground.  

References:

Justin Back, Welding Instructor, Butler Tech backj@butlertech.org

Rob Quigley, Youth Pastor                                         (513) 526-8833           

Brad Combs, Church Leader Bacombs81@yahoo.com