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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Brendan Bernard

Crestmead,QLD

Summary

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with background as Workshop Assistant. Proficient in assisting with equipment maintenance and organization, contributing to streamlined workshop operations. Demonstrated ability in teamwork and problem-solving, ensuring productive and safe work environment. Professional workshop specialist with solid track record in assisting with equipment and maintaining workshop efficiency. Known for dependable work ethic and flexibility in adapting to changing needs. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving goals, with skills in tool management and workshop safety. Skilled workshop professional with robust experience in mechanical and manual tasks. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving high-quality results. Adept at adapting to changing needs and ensuring consistent reliability. Competent in using various tools and machinery, maintaining safety standards, and assisting with project organization. Competent [Job Title] skillful in managing pre-construction work to facilitate construction projects. Cleans and prepares construction areas, loads and unloads materials and mixes ingredients to create compounds. Excellent communication, multitasking and time management capabilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Suspension Fitter / Warehouse Operations Associate

Outback Armour
08.2020 - 10.2024
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
  • Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
  • Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
  • Supported a positive work environment by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and assisting peers as needed.
  • Ensured accuracy of final product dimensions by diligently verifying measurements against project specifications.
  • Improved overall project completion time through proficient use of hand tools, power tools, and specialized machinery.
  • Maximized tool lifespan through proper care and maintenance procedures resulting in reduced replacement costs.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks on schedule, maintaining high standards of workmanship.
  • Corresponded with supervisor to identify and carry out projects, implementing repairs, expansions and new installations according to customer requirements.
  • Assisted in training new employees, sharing technical knowledge and best practices for efficient operations.
  • Maintained accurate records of job progress, materials used, and time spent on each task to support accurate billing and inventory management.
  • Optimized workflow by organizing tools and materials, providing quick access for team members when needed.
  • Performed detailed inspections of completed assemblies, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client requirements.
  • Provided valuable input during design stages, offering suggestions for improvements based on hands-on experience in fabrication techniques.
  • Recorded center to center measurements of area requiring field run systems and fabricated system based on measurements taken, applying specialized fit up techniques as appropriate.
  • Troubleshot complex mechanical issues, developing effective solutions that minimized disruptions to project timelines.
  • Contributed to environmental sustainability by advising on and implementing energy-saving modifications to equipment.
  • Ensured project success, meticulously documenting all fitting and maintenance activities for future reference.
  • Streamlined fitting process for new installations, minimizing disruption to production schedules.
  • Improved equipment longevity with detailed reports on wear and tear, recommending timely replacements or upgrades.
  • Played key role in project completion by collaborating with engineers and other technicians on complex machinery setups.
  • Conducted regular machinery inspections to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Elevated machinery functionality by retrofitting older equipment with new, more efficient parts.
  • Prevented production halts by swiftly diagnosing and fixing mechanical faults in critical machinery.

Contruction Formwork Labour

Trimform Pty Ltd
10.2012 - 08.2020
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
  • Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
  • Adapted project plans to accommodate unforeseen changes in site conditions, client requests, or regulatory requirements ensuring a smooth construction process.
  • Increased client satisfaction by delivering high-quality workmanship and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Maintained high-quality workmanship through precise alignment, leveling, and squaring of formwork systems.
  • Expedited project timelines through proficient interpretation of blueprints, plans, and specifications related to formwork processes.

Workshop Assistant

On Track 4WD Centre
01.2012 - 10.2012
  • Maintaining clean & organized workshop environment
  • Receiving parts & organizing distribution, filing of documentation
  • Assist workshop staff with minor mechanical repairs & servicing
  • Answering incoming phone calls, and various other customer service duties
  • Taking staff lunch orders, collecting money & distributing orders & change

Yard Hand

Underwood Wreckers
09.2010 - 12.2011
  • Maintaining clean & organised workshop and yard environment
  • Customer service - sales & advice
  • Identifying and retrieving parts & organising distribution
  • Assist workshop staff with mechanical repairs including tyrefitting & servicing
  • Taking staff lunch orders, collecting money & distributing orders & change
  • Position ended due to shortage of work

Education

White Card - Construction Industry

Urban E-Learning
Brisbane, QLD
09.2012

Mechanic

MTA Holden - MTA Institute of Technology
Cannon Hill QLD
2010

Rochedale State High School
Rochedale, QLD
2009

Certificate of Achievement - Mechanics Course

Eagleby Learning Centre
Eagleby, QLD
09.2008

Skills

  • Workshop cleanliness
  • Instruction following
  • Power Tool Operation
  • Technical aptitude
  • Hand-tool proficiency
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Safety awareness
  • Tool use
  • Hand and power tools
  • Power and hand tools
  • Vehicle operations
  • Installation and Finishing
  • Forklift Operation
  • Truck loading and unloading
  • Warehouse Organization
  • Shipping and receiving

Certification

  • Open Licence
  • Forklift License - 01/08/2023
  • White card

Timeline

Suspension Fitter / Warehouse Operations Associate

Outback Armour
08.2020 - 10.2024

Contruction Formwork Labour

Trimform Pty Ltd
10.2012 - 08.2020

Workshop Assistant

On Track 4WD Centre
01.2012 - 10.2012

Yard Hand

Underwood Wreckers
09.2010 - 12.2011
  • Open Licence
  • Forklift License - 01/08/2023
  • White card

White Card - Construction Industry

Urban E-Learning

Mechanic

MTA Holden - MTA Institute of Technology

Rochedale State High School

Certificate of Achievement - Mechanics Course

Eagleby Learning Centre
Brendan Bernard