Corey Burke
Swan Hill,VIC
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Painter at Swanbuild, excelling in surface preparation and paint application. Proven ability to train new staff and ensure quality assurance, while adhering to safety protocols. Skilled in welding techniques and blueprint interpretation, consistently delivering high-quality results in diverse environments.
Efficient professional able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Painter
Swanbuild
Swan Hill, VIC
06.2023 - Current
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, scraping, and cleaning for optimal paint adhesion.
- Applied various paint types using brushes, rollers, and sprayers on diverse projects.
- Mixed and matched paint colors to achieve desired shades per project specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate painting schedules and workflow efficiency.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards while working in various environments.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance and consistency with design plans.
- Assisted in training new painters on techniques and company painting standards.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
Welder
Am able
Campbellfield, VIC
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components effectively.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate fabrication.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded joints for structural integrity.
Welder
All about steel
Somerton, VIC
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components effectively.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate fabrication.
- Conducted quality inspections on welded joints for structural integrity.
- Maintained welding tools and equipment in optimal condition.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow on projects.
- Followed safety protocols to create a secure work environment.
- Assisted in training new welders on best practices and techniques.
- Adapted welding methods to meet varying project specifications and materials.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Education
3 - Heavy Fabrication
Nmit
01.2011 - 01.2015
Skills
- Surface preparation
- Paint application
- Color mixing
- Quality inspection
- Training new staff
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Power and hand tools
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Quality assurance
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety protocol adherence
- Employee training
- Hand-eye coordination
- Steel fabrication
- Brake press operation
- Fabrication
- Reweld application
- Cutting techniques
- Vertical welding
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Sub-arc welding
Certification
Forklift license
Car license
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Painter
Swanbuild
06.2023 - Current
Welder
Am able
05.2015 - 08.2016
Welder
All about steel
01.2011 - 01.2015
3 - Heavy Fabrication
Nmit
01.2011 - 01.2015