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Dale Westlake

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Hi, im Dale Westlake. im 27 years old with many years experience in manufacture, construction, warehousing roles and hard manual labour from shoveling concrete 12 hours a day, to working away from home completing construction projects in both demolition and civil development. I am a hard working young man who is always keen to work and make effort rather than excuses. Im good with my hands, i take pride in my work and im always open to learn new skills and find opportunity's to grow. I work well in any respectful environment either as part of a team or alone. im committed to earning an honest living with an honest days pay. Polite, well mannered and articulate. Math and numbers are a strength for me. Telling people what to do is a weakness.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Asbestos Handler

Kwik Lift
Bundaberg, QLD
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • Inspected, tested and monitored the air quality in work areas prior to, during and after asbestos removal operations.
  • Removed and disposed of contaminated waste according to local regulations.
  • Operated specialized equipment such as vacuum cleaners, power saws, air monitoring devices, respirators and protective clothing.
  • Operated equipment and tools to safely remove asbestos.
  • Assessed asbestos-containing materials in residential and commercial buildings.
  • Prepared surfaces for encapsulation or removal of asbestos-containing materials.
  • Ensured that all construction debris was properly sealed before disposal offsite.
  • Identified areas of potential hazardous asbestos exposure.
  • Conducted cleanup operations to remove asbestos debris by operating a vacuum system and ensuring a clean environment.
  • Removed harmful substances from walls and other surfaces using power tools, high-pressure spray equipment and hand tools.

Scaffolder

Kwik Lift
Bundaberg, QLD
01.2021 - 07.2023
  • Ensured that the correct type of scaffolding was used for each job.
  • Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding for construction projects.
  • Set up access platforms, ladders and hoists to enable safe movement around site.
  • Managed all materials required for the erection of scaffolding.
  • Checked delivered materials against order specifications prior to use onsite.
  • Loaded and unloaded scaffold components from vehicles safely.
  • Worked collaboratively with other tradespeople onsite as part of a team.
  • Followed safe working practices at all times while erecting and dismantling scaffolds.
  • Inspected scaffold components to ensure they were in good working condition.
  • Utilized a range of hand tools and power tools during assembly.
  • Unloaded equipment and materials and moved supplies around on job sites in various weather conditions.
  • Operated machinery in busy environments and maintained safety around equipment, people and other projects.
  • Cleaned and organized work areas to prevent accidents and dangerous situations.
  • Checked material inventories and ordered new items as needed to prevent shortages.
  • Broke down structures following project completion.
  • Built and anchored scaffolds accurately ensuring stability.
  • Cut down boards and plywood panels to meet appropriate size requirements.
  • Safely constructed hung, tube and clip and modular scaffolding systems.
  • Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.
  • Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.

Fiberglass Fabricator

Narallen Pools
Jacobs Well, QLD
11.2018 - 01.2020
  • Performed trimming, grinding and polishing operations on composite materials.
  • Utilized advanced measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers and dial indicators to check part dimensions against blueprints or drawings.
  • Conducted regular maintenance on shop equipment including cleaning, lubrication.
  • Installed hardware into the molded parts in accordance with design requirements.
  • Performed fiberglass lamination on various products with expertise in hand lay-up and vacuum bagging techniques.
  • Repaired damaged composite parts by applying appropriate repair methods according to industry standards.
  • Followed strict safety protocols while operating power tools and working with hazardous chemicals and materials.

Truss Builder

King Truss
Kingaroy, QLD
10.2017 - 07.2018
  • Assembled parts of the truss with glue, nails or screws in preparation for welding.
  • Performed routine maintenance checks on equipment used in the construction process.
  • Kept detailed logs of all tasks performed throughout the day.
  • Measured, cut and assembled wooden components to form trusses according to specifications.
  • Loaded pre-cut lumber onto jigs for assembly into trusses.
  • Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine dimensions of each component needed for construction.
  • Followed established quality control processes when assembling components into a finished product.
  • Set up miter saws and other machines to cut wood to specified lengths.
  • Worked closely with supervisors and other team members to complete projects on time.
  • Operated overhead cranes and forklifts to move heavy loads around production and loading zones.
  • Installed and hammered metal connector plates to join trusses.
  • Measured and marked cutting lines on wood and raw materials.
  • Determined product specifications, materials, and machine setup requirements by reviewing blueprints or work orders.

Load Out

Swickers
Kingaroy, QLD
02.2015 - 11.2017
  • Performed daily cycle counts and physical inventories of goods stored in the warehouse area.
  • Reported any maintenance issues related to equipment or facilities promptly to supervisors.
  • Followed standard operating procedures when handling hazardous materials safely at all times.
  • Ensured proper placement of materials on shelves and maintained inventory records as needed.
  • Worked collaboratively with other team members to complete projects in a timely manner.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping floors, removing debris, and organizing supplies.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations and policies.
  • Loaded and unloaded freight from trucks using forklift equipment.
  • Cleaned up spills quickly using appropriate safety protocols such as wearing protective gear when necessary.

Skills

  • Emergency response training
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Decontamination procedures
  • Hazardous Material Handling
  • Safety regulations compliance
  • Scaffold building
  • Cert 3 Logistics
  • Cert 3 Food processing
  • HRW license
  • White Card
  • AB class ticket for Asbestos Removal
  • Ticket for Handling dangerous chemicals
  • Competent with Power tools/Hand tools
  • Competent in Construction Sites
  • Quick learner
  • Hardworker
  • Works well alone and part of a group
  • problem solver
  • Punctual

Timeline

Asbestos Handler

Kwik Lift
01.2022 - 07.2023

Scaffolder

Kwik Lift
01.2021 - 07.2023

Fiberglass Fabricator

Narallen Pools
11.2018 - 01.2020

Truss Builder

King Truss
10.2017 - 07.2018

Load Out

Swickers
02.2015 - 11.2017

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