Daniel Birch
Whyalla,SA
Summary
- Hardworking Blaster with 20 years of experience cleaning dirt, rust, old paint and grease by using sandblasting equipment. Adept at carefully selecting areas to clean, abrading surfaces, mixing abrasives, mixing Paint and directing abrasive materials onto surfaces. Closely inspects finished parts of assigned products to conform to specifications.
- Zero Lost Time Incidents during working life.
- Punctual in all instances
- Committed to working in a Safe and Team Oriented Manner at ALL times.
- Limited amount of Time as Team Leader at Fabcoat,
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Blaster
MJM Abrasive Blasting
05.2019 - Current
- Responsible for Abrasive Blasting to meet Customer Requirements on All Work obtained by MJM Abrasive Blasting.
- Conducted Abrasive Blasting utilising the following Mediums: Garnet (Speed Blast and Premium), Glass Beading, Steel Grit, Steel Shot.
- Quality Inspections on finished product, i.e Salt Testing, Profile Testing etc..
- Improved client satisfaction by delivering projects on time and within budget, maintaining strong relationships.
- Ensuring ALL work meets Australian Standards as Specified.
- Developed customized blasting solutions for challenging projects, resulting in successful outcomes and reduced Safety Risk.
- Mentored junior blasters, fostering a positive and safe work environment that emphasized teamwork and skill development.
- Performed site inspections prior to abrasive blasting operations, identifying potential hazards and implementing safety measures.
- Ensured high-quality results by closely monitoring blasting performance metrics i.e Air Temp, Humidity Level and making necessary adjustments as needed.
- Sandblasted heavy equipment using spray guns and sandblasting equipment to clean grease, dried concrete, oil paint and rust from equipment.
- Extensive use of Blast Room Functions. (Includes Booth located currently at Ferretti International Whyalla)
- Performed extensive On Site (GFG Whyalla) Abrasive Blasting Tasks.
- Proficient in Paint Application, Paint Mixing, able to use Airless and Conventional Paint Application methods as well as equipment cleaning process.
- Proficient in Metal Spray Application.
- Proficient at Oxy Acetylene cutting and Gouging.
Head Abrasive Blaster
Fabcoat Whyalla
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Use of Existing Ferretti Blast Booth
- Blasted Senvion Wind Towers.
- Assisted with the Painting Process of said Wind Towers.
Blaster Spray Painter
IMBC / IBC / Link Eng
02.2005 - 03.2017
- Painting Customer Products to Specifications.
- Abrasive Blasting Customer Products to Specification.
- Mobile Crane and 5Tonne Gantry Rigger/ Dogman (Un Ticketed)
Education
High School Diploma -
Edward John Eyre High School
Whyalla, SA2000
Skills
- MSMWHS217 - Gas Test Atmosphere
- RHWHS202E - Enter and Work in Confined Spaces
- RHWHS204E - Work Safely at Heights
- White Card - 0647-0100005125-01
- Chain Saw Operation - CSA0774
- High Risk License - 66546 -Fork Lift Truck, Boom Type Elevating, Work Platform
Timeline
Head Blaster
MJM Abrasive Blasting
05.2019 - Current
Head Abrasive Blaster
Fabcoat Whyalla
03.2017 - 04.2019
Blaster Spray Painter
IMBC / IBC / Link Eng
02.2005 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Edward John Eyre High School
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