Brandon North
Toowoomba,QLD
Summary
OrganIzed and dependable CandIdate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am a dedicated hard worker who has an attention to detail. I have been welding for 6+ years with a fair few different job rolls. Great with alloy welding and the same with steel. Driven person with experience in alloy welding. Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Big Rig Bullbars
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Built side rails and bullbars for all sorts of 4wd vehicles and trucks
- Strengthened client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality workmanship on all projects.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Drew up drawings to suit old Mack trucks
- Built bullbars in a timley manner
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
Welder
Cannon Trailers
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Strengthened client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality workmanship on all projects.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Streamlined work processes through effective communication with supervisors and team members about project requirements and progress updates.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
Welding and Fabrication
Steeline FNW Toowoomba
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Built fences, Frames for farm animals, Dog kennels with water feeders, sheep runners and other livestock facilities
- Completed each task as specified and within allocated time frames
- Making helpful tools around the workshop
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
Welding and Fabrication
Big Rig Bull Bars
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Wired lights and other electrical components
- Drew custom drawings for bullbars
- Built side rails
- Fitted Bullbars to trucks and vehicles
- Built specified bull bars to fit a variety of cars and trucks in a timely manner
- Enhanced weld quality by utilizing MIG welding techniques for various metal types and thicknesses.
- Increased production efficiency by maintaining welding equipment and ensuring proper calibration.
- Ensured workplace safety by following established guidelines and wearing appropriate protective gear.
- Maintained a clean work environment, promoting optimal functioning of equipment and reducing potential hazards.
Welding and Fabrication
Tuff Bull Bars Australia
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Counting stock, UHF tags, tuff Tags, etc
- Painted all the mounting brackets
- Built custom jobs for the boss, tables, fences, etc
- Built vehicle mounting brackets and bull bars for vehicles according to specified job cards.
Highfields Mechanical
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures
- Assist mechanics with vehicle maintenance
- General cleaning
Education
Education -
Wilsonton State High School- Toowoomba -
DISCO- Downs Industry School’s Co-Op -
Work readiness program -
personal development -
Availability -
Certificate III Care Taking - Care Taking
Tafe Toowoomba
Tafe01.2023
Skills
- Work well in a team or by myself
- Positive attitude
- Take pride in my work
- Surface Preparation
- Fabrication
- Blueprint Reading
- Torch cutting
- Equipment Operation
- Special Alloys
- First Aid Training
References
- Troy leslie, Tuff Bull Bars Australia, 0448 960 045
- Thomas Maher, Big Rig Bull Bars, 0408 974 309
- Jade gooch, Big Rig Bullbars, 0447869136
- kyle Porter, 0480351130
in my spare time i like to rebuild engines and go drifting
i do all my own projects/ exhausts and all smaller modifications etc etc
Timeline
Welder
Big Rig Bullbars
12.2022 - 02.2024
Welder
Cannon Trailers
05.2022 - 12.2022
Welding and Fabrication
Steeline FNW Toowoomba
01.2021 - 08.2021
Welding and Fabrication
Big Rig Bull Bars
01.2019 - 01.2020
Welding and Fabrication
Tuff Bull Bars Australia
01.2016 - 01.2019
Highfields Mechanical
01.2015 - 01.2016
Education -
Wilsonton State High School- Toowoomba -
DISCO- Downs Industry School’s Co-Op -
Work readiness program -
personal development -
Availability -
Certificate III Care Taking - Care Taking
Tafe Toowoomba