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BENJAMIN BROWN

9 Amadeus Street Elanora,QLD

Summary

Experienced in following policies and procedures to Australian standards.

Committed to enhancing safety standards and delivering exceptional service in high-pressure environments.

Competent in the use of power and hand tools.

Reliable, flexible, and committed to any task I undertake. Looking to expand my experience in different fields.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Safety Technician

Firecom Australia
Gold Coast, QLD
10.2009 - Current
  • Ensured that all required testing was completed within specified intervals, as outlined in Australian Standards.
  • Provided fire and evacuation training.
  • Inspected portable fire extinguishers, fire hose reels, fire hydrants, exit and emergency lights and smoke alarms to Australian Standards.
  • Documented daily invoices and certificates detailing all services performed at each customer site visited.
  • Installed fire equipment.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on fire alarm systems, such as inspecting smoke detectors, heat detectors, strobes, horns, bells, and manual call points.

Painter

B & S Solid Plastering and Painting
Gold Coast, QLD
02.2004 - 10.2009
  • Assessed work areas to determine safety measures.
  • Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding, and patching holes.
  • Wore PPE
  • Consulted with clients regarding colors and finishes.
  • Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
  • Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
  • Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
  • Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
  • Constructed scaffolding, ladders, and supports to complete work above ground level.
  • Completed high-volume weekly painting jobs with consistently positive customer feedback.

Foundry Worker

Tyco Water
Currumbin, QLD
10.1999 - 02.2004
  • Followed all safety procedures while working around hot metals and other hazardous materials.
  • Cleaned and maintained tools and machinery used in the casting process.
  • Repaired minor defects on castings using hand-held grinding tools, hammers, chisels.
  • Operated foundry equipment such as furnaces, ladles and cranes to melt metal and pour it into molds.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors about any issues encountered during production runs.
  • Recorded data related to production output, scrap rates, material usage and other metrics as required.
  • Troubleshot problems with furnace controls, molds and other equipment related to casting operations.
  • Sorted and stacked finished parts from the cooling area for shipment or storage purposes.
  • Stirred liquid metal in preparation for pouring it into molds for casting operations.
  • Determined appropriate temperature and time settings for each material and mold to reduce non-conformances.
  • Made and inspected molds before casting.
  • I became competent in forklift operation to move products around the foundry. I held a forklift license.
  • I became competent in excavator operation in moving hot metal products.

Plasterer

Jeff Pike Plastering
Palm Beach, QLD
06.1995 - 10.1999
  • Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations at all times while working onsite.
  • Smoothed rough spots on wall surfaces using trowels and other hand tools.
  • Measured and cut plasterboard to fit into walls or ceilings.
  • Worked collaboratively with other tradespeople on construction sites.
  • Cleaned up work areas after job completion.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials by lifting, pushing, and pulling heavy material loads.
  • Utilized scissor lifts and scaffolding to apply gypsum board to walls and ceilings.
  • Completed all jobs within specified deadlines without compromising quality standards.

Construction and Carpentry Course

Group Training Australia
Elanora, QLD
01.1995 - 06.1995
  • Followed WHS procedures.
  • Measured and marked cutting lines on materials.
  • I worked with my supervisors and skilled carpenters in order to learn proper techniques.
  • Read blueprints or drawings for information on specific construction projects.
  • Cut and shaped material to specified measurements using hand tools.
  • Used ladders and scaffolding.
  • Attended carpentry training seminars to stay up-to-date on industry trends.
  • Installed cabinets, doors frames, windows frames, baseboards and other fixtures according to specifications.
  • Operated power equipment, such as drills, drop saws, circular saws and nail guns.
  • Constructed forms for pouring concrete foundations and slabs.
  • Performed rough framing tasks such as laying out walls or installing studs in preparation for drywall installation.
  • Helped with movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
  • Worked independently on projects and tasks within carpentry team.
  • Roughed in door and window frames or subflooring in structures undergoing construction or repair.

Education

Grade 11 -

Palm Beach Currumbin State High School
Palm Beach, QLD
01-1994

Skills

  • Hold a current driver’s license
  • Fire equipment maintenance
  • Emergency response training
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Documentation management
  • Competent in forklifts, did hold a forklift license
  • Competent in excavator operation
  • Experience in stock-taking
  • Sales and customer service
  • Quoting jobs

Affiliations

  • I volunteered for water safety at Pacific SLSC
  • Continue to volunteer at the local karate dojo during events

Certification

  • Certificate II in Asset Maintenance (Fire Protection Equipment)

Timeline

Fire Safety Technician

Firecom Australia
10.2009 - Current

Painter

B & S Solid Plastering and Painting
02.2004 - 10.2009

Foundry Worker

Tyco Water
10.1999 - 02.2004

Plasterer

Jeff Pike Plastering
06.1995 - 10.1999

Construction and Carpentry Course

Group Training Australia
01.1995 - 06.1995

Grade 11 -

Palm Beach Currumbin State High School

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