Florenc Shuaipi
Cranbourne,VIC
Summary
Adept at structural steel fabrication and MIG welding, I significantly enhanced project efficiency at Architectural Steel by mentoring junior fabricators and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Fluent in multiple languages, my strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in high-pressure environments have consistently led to successful project completions and increased customer satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Steel Fabricator
Architectural Steel
09.2014 - Current
- Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
- Completed projects in a timely manner with efficient use of time management skills and prioritization of tasks.
- Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for steel fabrication.
- Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
- Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
- Enhanced workplace safety with thorough knowledge of welding techniques, material handling, and machine operation.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow and maintain high-quality standards during the fabrication process.
- Improved project efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and specifications for structural steel fabrication.
- Mentored junior fabricators, sharing expertise in steel cutting, bending, shaping, and assembly techniques for professional development.
- Collaborated effectively with engineers, architects, and designers to ensure successful completion of projects that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Exhibited strong problem-solving abilities during the fabrication process, quickly identifying and addressing issues to avoid costly mistakes or delays.
- Increased customer satisfaction through precise fabrication of custom steel components according to client specifications.
- Accurately interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to fabricate high-quality metal products according to specified dimensions.
- Led team in high-pressure environments, ensuring timely delivery of all projects.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Professional spray painting of completed steel fabrications.
- Site installation of steel doors, windows and other steel structures such as gates and structural steel.
- Glazing and caulking of doors and windows.
Steel Fabricator
Steel Solutions
05.2014 - 09.2014
- Fabrication of commercial skip bins
- Truck body fabrication and modifications
- Trailer fabrication
Steel Fabricator
Ostwald Bros
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Fabrication and refurbishment of parts for heavy machinery
- Fabrication of trailers
- General fabrication of different farming items such as fixing steel fencing, refurbishing of machinery parts
- Site welding
General Farm Hand
Various
03.2013 - 09.2013
- Harvested crops at proper time for maximum yield and quality.
- Constructed and maintained farm buildings, fences and other structures to protect livestock.
- Maintained farm infrastructure such as fences, gates, and storage facilities through regular inspection and repair work.
- Cleaned, repaired and maintained farm machinery and tools to keep resources in good working condition.
Structural Steel Erector /Fabrication Welder
CO.M.I of Regoli Giuseppe
04.2010 - 03.2013
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
- Safely operated heavy machinery, such as cranes and forklifts, for efficient material handling and assembly.
- Implemented comprehensive rigging procedures to securely lift heavy components into place without incident.
- Assembly and installation of bridges, warehouses, installation of production lines in factories
- Production of structural steel and stair cases
Machine Maintenance Technician / Welder
M.M of Mauro Cosimo
08.2007 - 04.2010
- Tended operating machinery to identify equipment malfunctions and locate sources of product defects.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove, and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
- Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
- Fabrication and welding of various pipe lines
Structural Steel Erector / Fabrication Welder
CO.M.I Of Regoli Giuseppe
02.2005 - 07.2007
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
- Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
- Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
- Safely operated heavy machinery, such as cranes and forklifts, for efficient material handling and assembly.
- Implemented comprehensive rigging procedures to securely lift heavy components into place without incident.
- Assembly and installation of bridges, warehouses, installation of production lines in factories
- Production of structural steel, staircases and silos
Education
High School Diploma -
I.T.I.S Nullo Baldini
Ravenna, Italy07-2004
Skills
- Hand / power tool proficiency
- Plasma cutting
- Structural steel fabrication
- MIG Welding
- ARC Welding
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Welding expertise
- Pipe fitting
- Grinding techniques
- Sheet metal work
- Blueprint interpretation
- Assembly procedures
- Precision cutting
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Hand and power tools
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Heavy lifting
- Forklift, scissor lift, cherry picker and small size crane, overhead crane operation
- Dogman / crane spotter
- Rigger
- Speak fluent English, Italian, Albanian & basic Spanish
Certification
- Victorian Driver's License
Languages
Albanian
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Interests
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Drawing and Painting
- Camping
- Fishing
Timeline
Steel Fabricator
Architectural Steel
09.2014 - Current
Steel Fabricator
Steel Solutions
05.2014 - 09.2014
Steel Fabricator
Ostwald Bros
09.2013 - 05.2014
General Farm Hand
Various
03.2013 - 09.2013
Structural Steel Erector /Fabrication Welder
CO.M.I of Regoli Giuseppe
04.2010 - 03.2013
Machine Maintenance Technician / Welder
M.M of Mauro Cosimo
08.2007 - 04.2010
Structural Steel Erector / Fabrication Welder
CO.M.I Of Regoli Giuseppe
02.2005 - 07.2007
High School Diploma -
I.T.I.S Nullo Baldini
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