Caleb Wayne Petagna
Craigmore,SA
Summary
Seen as a highly driven Boiler Maker with experience in pipe welding for industrial purposes. Being described as well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety and the satisfaction of customers and other employees in the work place. I'm always keen to try new things and take on challenges presented in my direction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Year Heavy Metal Fabrication Engineer
Fire Fabrication Services
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Performed complex calculations to analyze and optimize engineering processes.
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
- Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Welded in flat, horizontal and vertical positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
Education
No Degree - Cert3 Heavy Metal Fabrication Engineer
Gawler And District College
Evanston, South AustraliaSkills
- Blueprint Reading
- Fabrication, Steel Fabrication
- Precision measuring tools
- Precision measuring
- Welding
- Surface Preparation
- Equipment Operation (welding machines, power tools)
- Torch cutting
- Stick, Gas Metal Arc, Welding
- Vertical Welding
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Pipe welding
- Cutting techniques
Timeline
2nd Year Heavy Metal Fabrication Engineer
Fire Fabrication Services
11.2022 - 08.2024
No Degree - Cert3 Heavy Metal Fabrication Engineer
Gawler And District College
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