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Billy Kretzschmar

Long Jetty ,NSW

Summary

Results-driven professional with a strong focus on safety, eager to pursue a challenging career and develop skills in new demanding environments. Over 10 years of experience in Fitter/welding roles, with a wide array of expertise and demonstrated self-motivation and resilience. Commitment to hard work and dedication evident through extensive experience as a reliable and dedicated tradesman. Seeking to enhance skills in a stable work environment, embrace new opportunities, build a long-term career, and contribute positively to the success of your business.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rope Access Boilermaker

Breight Group
04.2024 - Current
  • Operated welding and cutting equipment with strong safety skills and high-quality results.
  • Experience working on large scale maintenance projects
  • Structure repairs throughout fixed plant
  • Rigging ropes under direction of level 3
  • Ascending/descending to work positions and completing various tasks - welding, cutting etc
  • Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.

Rope Access Fitter/Boilermaker

Linkforce Engineering
02.2023 - Current
  • Team leader
  • Parent metal repairs
  • Inspection, servicing, adjustment, troubleshooting and repair of processing plant
  • Ensuring clear communication across supervision and clients
  • Rigging on various tasks
  • Following specific maintenance procedures
  • Carrying out corrective and breakdown maintenance tasks
  • General routine inspections
  • Undertake planned maintenance, shutdowns and project works on fixed plant mining equipment

Fitter & Turner

Townley Drop Forge
11.2020 - 02.2023
  • Supervise an apprentice, sharing specific recommendations to improve work quality, attention to detail and safety awareness
  • Ground and adjusted dies, tools, and production parts to assure quality control and usability
  • Designed jigs, fixtures, and templates to aid production efficiency, resulting in increased productivity
  • Designed new products using CAD to assess validity, displaying design, creativity, and engineering skills
  • Inspected final machined equipment for quality and functionality, ensuring all components met client specifications
  • Identified and monitored production efficiencies that increased productivity, including improving machine times
  • Created new tool designs utilising CAD and CAM software, reducing manufacturing time, efficiency, and productivity
  • Met project's tight deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating the ability to work under pressure
  • Used computer-aided programming and machining to increase efficiency, maintaining tight tolerances with design specifications
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality

Fitter & Turner

Department Of Defence
01.2017 - 11.2020
  • Read and adhere to detailed production schedules, ensuring all products were manufactured within the agreed timeframe and to the required specifications
  • Monitored project progress, ensuring conformance to design specifications and safety standards, displaying attention to detail
  • Managed loading and unloading large military vehicles safely and promptly
  • Achieved strict turnaround times, using CNC and manual equipment to machine and manufacture prototype equipment from interpreted technical drawings and specifications from start to finish
  • Inspected final products for quality and functionality, ensuring they met client expectations and specifications
  • Consulted with various professional departments within defence to manufacture and produce quality prototypes for various military applications, sharing engineering skills, knowledge and various machining methods.

Maintenance Fitter - Welder

Townley Drop Forge
06.2012 - 01.2017
  • Operated hoists and power tools to dismantle the equipment, found and removed defective parts, applied mechanical aptitude and skilfully repaired defects in machinery
  • Repaired equipment, reduced equipment failures, and conducted preventive maintenance to prevent future breakdowns
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on machinery and equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures, ensuring all systems were completed within company guidelines
  • Completed my apprenticeship, learning a wide range of simple and complex techniques from qualified tradespeople.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including Stick and Flux Core Welding techniques.

Education

Certificate III In Engineering Fabrication Trade -

Institute of Technology
Sydney, NSW
11.2023

Certificate III In Engineering In Mechanical Trade -

Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC
04.2016

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Excellent Communication
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Team Leadership
  • Military service

Certification

  • IRATA Level 1 - 500+hrs
  • BOISET - CA-EBS
  • Confined Space
  • Working at height
  • Dogman
  • High risk work
  • Forklift
  • HR truck license
  • Overhead gantry
  • Gas test
  • Fire Fighting equipment
  • EWP

Timeline

Rope Access Boilermaker

Breight Group
04.2024 - Current

Rope Access Fitter/Boilermaker

Linkforce Engineering
02.2023 - Current

Fitter & Turner

Townley Drop Forge
11.2020 - 02.2023

Fitter & Turner

Department Of Defence
01.2017 - 11.2020

Maintenance Fitter - Welder

Townley Drop Forge
06.2012 - 01.2017

Certificate III In Engineering Fabrication Trade -

Institute of Technology

Certificate III In Engineering In Mechanical Trade -

Victoria University

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