Gerard B Kaufisi
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
With a proven track record at Chep Australia, I excel in heavy equipment operation and effective communication, enhancing team performance and productivity. My expertise spans diverse settings, from demolition to precision truss construction, achieving significant efficiency improvements and maintaining the highest safety standards.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tree Removal Worker
Anthonys Tree Lopping
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Tree removal in variety of settings- residential and commercial
- High machinery usage
- Diverse plant knowledge
- Maintained work vehicles and equipment
- Debris Collection
- Safe chemical handling
- Disposal of tree limbs
- Customer service
- Maintaining safe work environment
Auto Mechanic Assistant
DK Connect Auto Mechanic- QLD
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisting mechanic with automotive repairs
- Maintaining cleanliness of workshop
- Using computerised diagnostic equipment to identify problems
- Changing oil, checking fluid levels
- Replacing worn parts
- Customer service
Demolition Contractor
Bayland Demolition
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Providing building construction and demolition services and adhered to work safety codes
- Utilising drills, hammers and electrical saws to break concrete structures
- Clearing debris, trash and hazardous materials from assigned site and prepared it for renovation
- Offered mechanical expertise to operate pumps and generators during demolition work
- Assisting in constructing and painting steel columns and walls
- Loading and unloading of trucks and transported all trash to dumpster
- Utilising tools and equipment to demolish walls in old buildings
- Inserted explosives as directed by the demolitions head
- Assured the safety of surroundings before demolishing the section of the building
- Preparing tools required for the installation of the wall panels in the building
- Organising tools and equipment and ensured good working conditions
- Removal of trees from parking areas and roofs
Forklift Driver
Chep Australia
10.2013 - 01.2017
- Forklift driver – loading and unloading of trucks
- Repairing chep pallets
- Using heavy machinery
- Maintenance of conveyer
- Sorting, stacking and moving pallets using pallet jack and forklift
- Cutting materials to specific size dimensions using circular saw
- Assembling plastic crates using hand tools such as skill saw
- Demonstrating adaptability by quickly learning new software programs used in the industry for designing customized trusses
- Maintaining accurate records of completed projects, allowing for easy reference regarding warranty claims or future repair work requests
- Ensuring consistent quality control with thorough inspections of completed trusses before shipping
- Streamlined production processes, maintaining a clean and organized work environment for maximum productivity
- Monitored product flow from conveyor system to palletizing equipment to identify packages and pinpoint damaged cartons
- Decreased turnaround completion time by accordingly and efficiently
- Working successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Working closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
- Prioritising and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
Battery Stacker
Century Battery- QLD
01.2010 - 09.2013
- Stacking car batteries to conveyer
- Charging batteries
- Labelling and tagging batteries
- Stacking batteries onto pallets for finish product
- Maintaining cleanliness of factory
Frame and Truss Worker
Place makers – Frame and Truss NZ
01.2003 - 09.2009
- Using jigsaw to accurately measure and mark cutting lines on wood and other materials
- Maintaining high levels of cleanliness and organization, resulting in zero days on job sites without safety incidents
- Checking wood and other materials to assess for damaged or defective items before starting projects to accurately determine projects scales and quotes
- Accurately interpreting and reading blueprints to determine supplies and timelines for overseas projects
- Checking daily work orders to accurately prepare materials and supplies for average of 6-12 projects
- Working successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Working closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
- Prioritising and organising tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
- Juggling multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs
- Motivating and encouraging team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other
- Inspecting materials and finished products for compliance with standards
- Placing connector plates at truss joints and hammering into place
- Achieved high levels of accuracy in cutting angles with expert use of specialized equipment such as compound mitre saws and table saws
- Operating various woodworking tools, including saws, drills, routers, and sanders, to complete tasks efficiently and effectively
- Loading and unloading trusses with use of truck-mounted cranes
- Increased truss assembly efficiency by implementing precise measurements and cutting techniques
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new software programs used in the industry for designing customized trusses
- Maintaining accurate records of completed projects, allowing for easy reference regarding warranty claims or future repair work requests
- Ensuring consistent quality control with thorough inspections of completed trusses before shipping
- Streamlining production processes, maintaining a clean and organising work environment for maximum productivity
- Following supervisor instructions to adjust assembly and building plans
- Completing quality work using wood, metal and other materials
- Collaborating with engineering teams to accurately interpret blueprints and design specifications for custom projects
- Contributed to a reduction in workplace injuries through vigilant observations and reporting potential hazards immediately
- Delivered timely completion of customer orders by consistently meeting deadlines without sacrificing quality or accuracy
- Fabricating trusses to exact company standards and customer specifications
- Reducing material waste by optimising the use of lumber and metal connectors in truss construction
- Rolling machines over truss to embed plates and used finish press to complete secure assembly
- Improving overall project timelines by coordinating efforts between departments during the planning stages of complex jobs
Education
Certificate II - Security Operations
Melbourne Training College
05-2024
Skills
- Good observation skills
- Aware of health and safety issues
- Professional approach to tasks
- Excellent time management skills
- Effective Communication Skills
- Exposure to Multiple Work Settings
- Self-Motivated Worker
- Collaborative Team Member
- Ability to support and assist others to improve performance
- Job Site Cleanup
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Current First Aid Level 2 Certificate
- Valid Victorian Security Licence #Z55-368-70S
- Occupational Health and Safety White Card
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tree Removal Worker
Anthonys Tree Lopping
07.2024 - 10.2024
Auto Mechanic Assistant
DK Connect Auto Mechanic- QLD
01.2024 - 04.2024
Demolition Contractor
Bayland Demolition
09.2023 - 12.2023
Forklift Driver
Chep Australia
10.2013 - 01.2017
Battery Stacker
Century Battery- QLD
01.2010 - 09.2013
Frame and Truss Worker
Place makers – Frame and Truss NZ
01.2003 - 09.2009
- Current First Aid Level 2 Certificate
- Valid Victorian Security Licence #Z55-368-70S
- Occupational Health and Safety White Card
Certificate II - Security Operations
Melbourne Training College
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