THOMAS ASTON
Perth,WA
Summary
Skilled Fabricator/Boilermaker with solid safety record over 8 years of experience in accurately performing repair/maintenance and custom fabrication/design. Flexible and diligent with positive attitude and willingness to go above and beyond.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boilermaker, Fixed Plant Maintenance+Construction
Bullsbrook Metalworks
05.2024 - Current
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Collaborated with engineers to create designs boilers that met client specifications and requirements.
- Achieved timely project completion by effectively managing resources, schedules, and deadlines while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Studied designs, blueprints and drawings
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through diligent adherence to codes and guidelines in all tasks performed.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Upheld company reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship that met or exceeded client expectations.
Boilermaker / Wagon Maintainer
Roy Hill
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Fabricating and Planning/designing inhouse projects, tooling and modifying equipment/machinery to suit specific job needs
- Carry out pocket repairs on ore cars replacement of wear plates and pad welding to return profile to specifications for daft gears alignment
- Carry out servicing of bogies and wagons respective to service intervals
- Includes brake rigging, couplers, draft gear and wheel change outs
- Assist Loco Fitters with interval servicing and all component change outs as required
- Obtain Loco samples and data input for cooling, oil and traction motors
- Complete all service sheets/paperwork associated with work orders and time confirmation logged into SAP
- Ordering parts and service kits using SAP
- Carry out ECP Brake Testing, fault finding and changing out components as required
- Housekeeping of all work areas, complete pre start inspections on equipment
- Carry out Take 5 or JHA as required and report on hazards identified
- Development WINS and Safe work procedures
- Underfloor Lathe Operator, machining wheelsets within specifications and tolerances
- Remove and replace wheel bearings as required
- Safe use of hand tools and PPE as required
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- VOC-12 T Forklift, Dogging, Lathe Operations.
Boilermaker/Maintenance welder
Cat 5 Rail
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Carry out Fabrication of parts and tools for rail maintenance
- Repair and modify high rail excavator attachments
- Maintain All other machinery/Attachments
- Repair and modify work trucks and tool boxes
- Onsite welding and repair.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Reduced downtime for critical boilers by implementing effective preventative maintenance plans.
- Achieved timely project completion by effectively managing resources, schedules, and deadlines while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Fabricated custom parts for machinery upgrades, resulting in improved performance and extended service life.
- Served as an on-call maintenance welder for emergency repair situations, providing quick response times that minimized disruptions to operations.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, minimizing hazards and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
Track labourer
Cat 5 Rail
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Construction of rail networks turn outs and crossings
- Oxy fuel cutting and railsaw cutting
- Measuring and calculating rail lengths for re-rail
- Grinding flushbutt and AT rail welds.
- Reduced downtime due to track issues by promptly responding to emergency repair requests and working under tight deadlines.
- Performed preventative maintenance measures on railway infrastructure elements such as bridges, tunnels, culverts, retaining walls ensuring their integrity over time.
- Maintained optimal performance of railroad tracks by replacing damaged rails, ties, and other components.
- Adhered to strict industry regulations and company guidelines while performing all job duties related to track maintenance and repair.
Fabricator - Boilermaker/ CNC Programmer
FabTek Industries
02.2015 - 12.2019
- CNC Programming on Metacam and Jetcam For Fin Power Turret Punch
- Nesting Programmed Parts, Calculating Sheet Utilisation and Efficiency
- Time Managing Jobs
- Modelling and Drafting parts in 2D and 3D using Metacam, Solid Edge and Solid Works
- Experience in Microsoft Programmes Ordering Materials and Tracking Stock
- Consulting with Customers
- Scheduling jobs and keeping Lead Times
- Fabricating Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminium from 0.5mm to 25mm
- Sheet and Plate Rolling
- Oxy Fuel Gas Cutting and Manual Plasma Cutting
- Bending Pressing and Forming
- Turret Punch Operating and Setting
- Pressbrake Operating and Setting
- Welding Mig, FCAW Mig, Tig and MMA- Creating Manual Developments
- Working from Drawings
- Carrying out repairs and Maintaining Machinery such as Turret Punch Pressbrake Guillotine and Welders.
Overhead Crane Operator
ARC (Australian Reinforcing Company)
10.2014 - 12.2014
- Operating Overhead Crane
- Loading Trucks
- Full One Steel Induction.
Labourer
Daniel Bryant Builder Limited
10.2010 - 02.2011
- General Hammer Hand
Education
High School Diploma -
Shirley Boys High School
Christchurch New ZealandLevel 4 Fabrication
NZQA
Christchurch PolytechnicForklift, EWP Over 11m. Doggman, Working At Height
High Risk Licences
Perth, WASkills
- Hand and power tools
- Structural steelwork
- Oxy-Fuel Cutting
- Plasma cutting
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding
- Carbon Arc Gouging
- Gas Tungsten Welding
- Arc welding
- Mig welding
- Grinding Techniques
- Safety Procedures
- Component Installation
- Precision measuring
- Material prepping
- Parts Fabrication
- Repair services
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Rigging
- Parts and components fabrication
- Mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
- Car Licence
- High Risk Forklift Licence
- Dogging license
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 08/02/93
References
- Saul lane, Royhill rolling stock maintenance supervisor, +61422658600
- Dennis halafinhi, Category 5 yard/assets manager, 0428245443
- Blair Harnett, Workshop manager, +64 27-936-3596, FabTek Industries
- Brian Tomlinson, Managing director, +64 27-473-2899, Agnew Engineering
- Daniel Green, Operations manager, 0406623352, Phoenix Metalform
- Dean Delore, +6421 638 666, Interior Joinery and Installation Limited
Timeline
Boilermaker, Fixed Plant Maintenance+Construction
Bullsbrook Metalworks
05.2024 - Current
Boilermaker / Wagon Maintainer
Roy Hill
06.2022 - 05.2024
Boilermaker/Maintenance welder
Cat 5 Rail
09.2021 - 06.2022
Track labourer
Cat 5 Rail
06.2021 - 09.2021
Fabricator - Boilermaker/ CNC Programmer
FabTek Industries
02.2015 - 12.2019
Overhead Crane Operator
ARC (Australian Reinforcing Company)
10.2014 - 12.2014
Labourer
Daniel Bryant Builder Limited
10.2010 - 02.2011
High School Diploma -
Shirley Boys High School
Level 4 Fabrication
NZQA
Forklift, EWP Over 11m. Doggman, Working At Height
High Risk Licences
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