Darren Upoko
Wellard,WA
Summary
Well-rounded Mechanical Fitter with a comprehensive understanding of routine maintenance. A driven individual committed to safety and offering a dedicated work ethic. Looking for a new position with a company that promises professional growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Fitter
Alcoa Kwinana Alumina Refinery
01.2017 - Current
- Maintained a clean work environment by following established housekeeping procedures, reducing hazards and ensuring worker safety.
- Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.
- Increased productivity with the timely replacement of worn parts and maintaining optimal machine conditions.
- Dismantled and reassembled delicate mechanisms.
- Provided reliable support for emergency breakdowns, minimizing production delays and losses due to unplanned downtime.
- Documented all completed jobs meticulously in accordance with company policies to ensure accurate record-keeping for future reference or audits purposes.
- Completed projects on schedule through diligent time management skills and prioritizing tasks effectively under pressure.
- Demonstrated expertise using various hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and precision instruments for accurate job execution.
- Assisted in training junior mechanical fitters on proper techniques, fostering effective teamwork and skill development within the department.
- Upheld the highest standards of quality workmanship, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations for precision, accuracy, and attention to detail in all tasks performed.
- Safely operated machinery to avoid injuries and accidents and encouraged others to do same.
- Connected pipes through caulking, gluing and welding.
- Wrote work orders and parts fabrication requests.
- Identified potential issues and spoke with supervisors to immediately determine best methods for remediation.
- Well rounded in various rotating equipment such as Pumps, Conveyor systems, Agitators and Mixers, Fans and Bowlers.
Apprentice
Keto Mining Pumps & Systems
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
- Exhibited strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, completing tasks diligently.
- Prioritised and accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Inspected completed projects to meet customer expectations.
- Demonstrated good skills on machining equipments such as lathes and milling machine.
Trainee
Taylors Engineering & Welding Services
04.2016 - 05.2016
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Collaborated with employees from various backgrounds.
- Filled out timesheets and paperwork according to identified requirements.
- Demonstrated great organizing skills with various task such as stock taking and re-shelving
Education
Certificate III - Emergency Response And Rescue
Fire And Safety Australia
North Lake, WA03.2024
Certificate III - Mechanical Engineering
South Metropolitan TAFE
Rockingham, WA11.2020
No Degree -
GIlmore College
Kwinana, WA11.2016
Skills
- Safety Procedures
- Hand Tools Expertise
- Equipment Installation
- Equipment Repair
- Safe machinery operation
- Welding
- Precise Measurements
- Machine Alignment
Certification
- Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform
- Licence to perform rigging basic level
- Working at Heights
- Enter and work in confined space
- Licence to operate forklift truck
Timeline
Apprentice
Keto Mining Pumps & Systems
09.2019 - 12.2019
Mechanical Fitter
Alcoa Kwinana Alumina Refinery
01.2017 - Current
Trainee
Taylors Engineering & Welding Services
04.2016 - 05.2016
Certificate III - Emergency Response And Rescue
Fire And Safety Australia
Certificate III - Mechanical Engineering
South Metropolitan TAFE
No Degree -
GIlmore College
- Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform
- Licence to perform rigging basic level
- Working at Heights
- Enter and work in confined space
- Licence to operate forklift truck
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