Armando Fortes
15A Joyce Drive Boulder ,WA
Summary
Dynamic and dependable welder with extensive experience at Hyundai, skilled in various welding techniques including GTAW and SMAW. Proven ability to manage teams and ensure safety compliance, enhancing project efficiency. Recognized for strong time management and commitment to quality, consistently delivering exceptional results in high-pressure environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Housekeeping Cleaner
ICL INDUSTRY
KALGOORLIE, WA
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, contributing to a healthier environment.
- Organized cleaning supplies and equipment to streamline workflow.
- Reported maintenance issues to ensure facility upkeep and safety.
- Adhered to ICL Industry standards for cleanliness and hygiene practices.
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, ensuring adequate supplies of soap and toilet paper.
- Swept and mopped floors, cleaned carpets, dusted furniture and fixtures.
Farm Hand
Proten Poultry Farm
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
- Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, milking cows, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
- Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows, and balers for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
- Assisted in birth of livestock, enhancing farm's productivity and animal well-being with skilled support.
- Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.
- Contributed to overall farm efficiency by performing regular equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Ensured proper animal care by administering medications, vaccinations, or treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Enhanced farm safety by implementing updated protocols, reducing occurrence of accidents and injuries on farm.
Welder
Toscana (WA) PTY LTD
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Reading blueprints and drawings and taking measurements to plan layout and procedures
- Determining the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
- Setting up components for welding according to specifications
- Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
- Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
- Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
Contractor / Welder
Hyundai
- Hiring specialized subcontractors if necessary.
- Ensuring safety regulations are followed on site at all times.
- Advising clients.
- Making sure the sites are secure.
- Managing work teams, materials and equipment.
- Inspecting the quality of work done by employed workers and subcontractors.
- Weld small and large components such as copper plumbing, beams, and pipelines.
- Use specialized machinery for industrial welding and oversee machines that perform the same job.
- Maintain and repair all machinery.
- Assess welded surfaces, structures and components to identify errors.
Contractor / Welder
Nissan Diesel Motor works
- Follow and enforce strict safety regulations such as wearing heat-resistant gloves, protective masks, and safety shoes.
- Monitor machinery for appropriate usage and temperature.
- Weld components in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Keeping accurate financial records.
- Applying for building permits and licenses.
- Monitoring schedules.
Education
Stenography -
Congress College Tubao La Union
Philippines01.1981
Skills
- Kinds Welding
- GTAW
- SMAW
- SAW
- Tractor operation
- Welding certification
- Machinery operation
- Dependable and hardworking
- Time management
- Heavy lifting
Accomplishments
- Received outstanding quality award for technical expertise in welding.
- Certified as welding trainer
- Fabricated precision custom products and completed technical welding at a large-scale metal sign manufacturing company.
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
Certification
GMAW
Languages
English
Reference
Shiela Regayas
Kalgoorlie Boulder Council
Facility Officer
0421579015
Ralph Waldo Caparas
Goldfields Off Road
Senior Mechanic
0432033391
Wilfredo Capeding
Hospitality Inn
Maintenance and Housekeeping
0435024880
Timeline
Housekeeping Cleaner
ICL INDUSTRY
09.2025 - 01.2026
Farm Hand
Proten Poultry Farm
04.2024 - 08.2025
Welder
Toscana (WA) PTY LTD
05.2023 - 03.2024
Contractor / Welder
Hyundai
Contractor / Welder
Nissan Diesel Motor works
Stenography -
Congress College Tubao La Union