Frank Carrales
Perth,WA
Summary
Dedicated Welder Fabricator offering 18 years of expertise in working with Various materials to manufacture top-notch products. Talented in reading work orders and technical drawings to determine project specifications and layout. Driven to work with efficiency and precision to increase production output while reducing waste. Expert in communicating with teammates and supervisors to provide smooth operations. MIG/TIG MMA Welder and Fabricator able to prioritize and meet tight production deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication and team building skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boilermaker Welder
Floveyor
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, consistently seeking ways to enhance processes and performance standards.
- Upheld company reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through diligent adherence to codes and guidelines in all tasks performed.
- Improved fabrication efficiency, integrating new technologies and techniques into daily operations.
- Ensured safety standards were surpassed by conducting detailed inspections and implementing corrective measures.
- Enhanced welding skills by completing hands-on training and coursework in various welding techniques.
- Gained expertise in MIG, TIG, and stick welding processes through dedicated practice sessions.
- Demonstrated ability to work with various materials, including steel, aluminum, and stainless steel during practical assignments.
- Gained valuable experience in preparing and inspecting work surfaces for proper alignment and fit-up before executing welds.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
Boilermaker Welder
Browns Radiators
01.2015 - 05.2021
- Fabrication of custom aluminium Radiators for show cars
- Fabrication of and repairs to fuel tanks
- Fabrication of intercoolers
- Modifications and repairs of light gauge air conditioner piping
- Fabrication of large scale steel header tanks for truck radiator's
- Fabrication of both steel and aluminium shrouds for both radiators and intercoolers
- Pressure testing of radiators fuel tanks and intercoolers
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Welded various types of connections using Mig/Tig welding to complete tasks on-time and with high-quality final results.
- Operated various machinery such hydraulic Press, Guillotines, Plasma cutters, band-saw's , and various power tools, grinders ,drills ,air operated die grinders, pressure cleaners
- I have sketched and designed jobs from scratch
- I have dealt directly with clients in regards to various jobs im doing for them
- Used various chemicals for cleaning such alloy brighteners, degreaser's , thinners , and solvents.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blue prints.
Boilermaker Welder
Simmonds Steel
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
Boilermaker Welder
Alloy Engineering
01.2005 - 12.2015
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Fabrication and assembling of products from workshop drawings.
- Custom fabrication of roof-racks and support systems for various tradesmen.
- Welding and fabrication of toolbox's,long range fuel tanks and drops tanks.
- Welding Bullbars, side steps, nudge bars and custom flat trays for 4x4 vehicles.
- Custom fabrication of Aluminium Bike ramps.
- Repair work on radiator's, motorcycle frames, swing arms, rims and clutch casings for The Bike Garage.
- Welding of Stainless Steel baymaries/salad bars.
- Repair work on exhaust manifolds, intake manifolds and transmission cases.
- Welding of Aluminium/Stainless Steel balustrades with glass infill panels Staircases and handrailing along with installation.
- Welding/repairs on dinghy's and boat hulls including sacrificial anode brackets and rod holders
- Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
Education
MEM30398 certificate III in Engineering - Engineering And Fabrication Trade
Swan Tafe WA
Perth Wa1 2009
Design and Technology
Eastern Hill Senior High School
Perth Wa2004
Skills
- Proficient in the welding of Aluminium, Stainless steel,Steel, and cast Aluminium/Steel,
- With more than 14 years experience
- Highly experience in Tig and Mig welding
- Experienced in the fabrication and assembling of products from workshop drawings
- Custom fabrication of roofracks and support systems for various tradesmen
- Welding of toolbox's,long range fuel tanks and drops tanks
- Structural welding
- Fast-learner
- Maintenance and repair
- Fabrication
- Welding/Fabrication of Aluminium
- Tool repair and maintenance
- Project management
- Expertise in wire feed machines
- Gig/template work
- Plasma Cutting
- Oxy acetylene cutting
Accomplishments
- I completed a 28 week corse Certificate 3 & 4 in fitness while working full time.
Certification
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
Fitness/Health
My health and fitness background is quite extensive i started out training Martial Arts, Muay Tai, Boxing,kickboxing i trained those disciplines for around 2 and half years. At the time i was training to compete but injuries prevented me from continuing. I started getting into lifting and rehab exercises trying out different forms of training. Now i focus on Movement training a lot of Body weight training Calisthenics Handstands Yoga . keeps me strong mobile and healthy.
Timeline
Boilermaker Welder
Floveyor
10.2021 - 09.2022
Boilermaker Welder
Simmonds Steel
06.2021 - 08.2021
Boilermaker Welder
Browns Radiators
01.2015 - 05.2021
Boilermaker Welder
Alloy Engineering
01.2005 - 12.2015
MEM30398 certificate III in Engineering - Engineering And Fabrication Trade
Swan Tafe WA
Design and Technology
Eastern Hill Senior High School
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