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Andrew Warn

Gordonvale,QLD

Summary

I believe long term goals are achieved when we break them into smaller achievable goals. My short Term goal is to get a job in an organisation that is progressive and performance driven.

My name is Andrew Warn, I am 34 years old and I am a dedicated and enthusiastic professional with an extensive experience in a few different areas and I am looking to share my abilities in a new occupation. I am Highly Motivated, with a commitment to pursue a career. I’m now looking to apply my skills, knowledge and share my ability in a new enviroment. With a passion for cars, bikes and racing. I have a sense of humour and like to be myself but always pushing myself to strive high.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tree Lopping

11.2015 - 04.2016
  • Cutting away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree
  • Pruning or treating trees or shrubs using handsaws, pruning hooks, sheers, and clippers
  • May use truck-mounted lifts and power pruners
  • May fill cavities in trees to promote healing and prevent deterioration.

Concreting laborer

04.2016 - 08.2017
  • Setting up the forms in which concrete is poured to create walkways, walls, pillars and other structures
  • Introducing rebar or wire mesh to reinforce the material, using trowels and other tools to spread and smooth concrete, and molding expansion joins and edges
  • Monitoring the material to ensure it hardens to a durable finish
  • Coloring the finished concrete, adding small stones for decoration, and applying waterproofing and other sealants.

Spray painter/panel beater

Hannam street paint and panel
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Removing, repairing & replacing damaged panels on any vehicle, Making or forming panels to replaced damaged ones, Repair dents on a damaged vehicle using fillers
  • Filing, grinding & sanding the body of a vehicle to restore a smooth vehicle surface
  • Re-fit body hardware, such as door locks, Realign chassis & body frames
  • Removing & replacing a vehicle’s auto-electric components if damaged
  • Masking up, preparing the work, touching up and filling in (full body spray)

Spray Painter/panel beater

Welchs
06.2018 - 11.2019
  • Removing, repairing & replacing damaged panels on any vehicle, Making or forming panels to replaced damaged ones, Repair dents on a damaged vehicle using fillers
  • Filing, grinding & sanding the body of a vehicle to restore a smooth vehicle surface
  • Re-fit body hardware, such as door locks, Realign chassis & body frames
  • Removing & replacing a vehicle’s auto-electric components if damaged
  • Masking up, preparing the work, touching up and filling in (full body spray) measuring paint out
  • Driving around getting quotes.

Spray Painter/panel beater

Touch Up Guys
01.2013 - 11.2015
  • Removing, repairing & replacing damaged panels on any vehicle, Making or forming panels to replaced damaged ones, Repair dents on a damaged vehicle using fillers
  • Filing, grinding & sanding the body of a vehicle to restore a smooth vehicle surface
  • Re-fit body hardware, such as door locks, Realign chassis & body frames
  • Removing & replacing a vehicle’s auto-electric components if damaged
  • Masking up, preparing the work, touching up and filling in (full body spray) measuring paint out, driving around getting quotes.

Industrial Sand Blaster & Painter

Norship Marine
  • Determined accurate mixtures and times for sandblasting to meet desired finish.
  • Masked, grit blasted or chemically rinsed surfaces to prepare for sandblasting.
  • Maintained abrasive blasting equipment and performed minor repairs.
  • Selected surfaces for blasting and masked specific parts.
  • Set up portable sandblasters and maintained clean and safe work zone.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
  • Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.

Industrial Blaster/Spray Painter

Phoenix Marine Finish
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
  • Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
  • Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
  • Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
  • Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
  • Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.

Education

High School Diploma -

Woree State High School
Woree, QLD

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Positive attitude
  • Great communication
  • Time management abilities
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Self confidence
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Leadership
  • Self-motivation
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Surface preparation techniques
  • Grinder operation
  • Forklift driving
  • Swims/JSAs/ pre start check list

Certification

  • Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade(Surface Finishing)
  • EWP 11m plus
  • Confined space
  • Working at heights
  • White card
  • Overhead Crane and Gantry
  • Demonstrate first attack fire fighting equipment
  • Forklift
  • UHP water jetting Cert

Timeline

Industrial Blaster/Spray Painter

Phoenix Marine Finish
09.2023 - 09.2024

Spray Painter/panel beater

Welchs
06.2018 - 11.2019

Concreting laborer

04.2016 - 08.2017

Tree Lopping

11.2015 - 04.2016

Spray Painter/panel beater

Touch Up Guys
01.2013 - 11.2015

Spray painter/panel beater

Hannam street paint and panel
01.2008 - 01.2013

Industrial Sand Blaster & Painter

Norship Marine

High School Diploma -

Woree State High School
Andrew Warn