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Gopal Swamy

Samoa

Summary

Seasoned Welder with a robust background in industrial design, material stocking, product shipment, and waste management. Adept in various welding techniques, metallurgy, and structural design, with a proven track record of working safely at heights and in confined spaces. Seeking a full-time position that leverages my strong interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving skills.

As a dedicated and passionate professional, I bring exceptional organizational skills and a positive attitude to every role. I am capable of managing multiple priorities with precision and am eager to contribute to team goals. Known for my ability to handle simultaneous projects with accuracy, I am committed to meeting and exceeding company objectives.

With extensive experience in fabrication, I excel in creating high-quality precision parts for diverse industrial sectors. My background includes proficient setup, operation, and maintenance of various fabrication equipment. I have demonstrated expertise in heavy equipment operation and safety processes within large-scale manufacturing environments.

I am a reliable self-starter with a strong foundation in manufacturing production, assembly, quality assurance, and machine operation and maintenance. My detail-oriented approach ensures components are created to precise specifications, meeting customer requirements consistently.

In addition, I possess significant experience in broiler repairs, structural welding, and blueprint reading. As a proactive foreman, I am skilled in protecting components from distortion and producing top-notch work, all while adhering to safety standards and meeting deadlines.

Overall, I am a highly motivated and dependable team player, committed to achieving high-quality results through excellent welding, fabrication, and management skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder Fabricator

Mr. Prasad Transport
- 04.2010
  • Fabricated digger buckets and truck trays
  • Operated roller equipment.

Pressure Line Pipe Welder

VINODS HIRING
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Worked in a Mobil terminal, focusing on pressure line pipe welding for fuel pipes.

General Welding In-Charge

TURTLE ISLAND RESORT
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Managed welding sites including aluminium boats and stainless-steel frames
  • Specialised in Castine welding, mild steel welding, gas welding, TIG welding, and MIG welding.

Welder Fabricator Foreman

TRITECK WELDING WORKS
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Oversaw welding operations on building sites
  • Read and interpreted building plans
  • Designed and fabricated steel structures.

Pressure Line Pipe Welder

MCKENEL DOWELL
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Welded and fabricated pressure line pipes for pile driving (900-800 diameter pipes) at Lautoka Wharf.

Welder Fabricator

LAUTOKA ENGINEERING
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Worked in the engineering department, fabricating digger buckets, drive shafts, lock pins
  • Conducted maintenance on trucks and diggers.

Welder Fabricator / General Maintenance

GHIMLI FASHION LTD
01.1993 - 01.1997
  • Fabricated steam pipes, boilers, tables, chairs, stools
  • Performed general maintenance tasks.

Education

Part-time Welding Course -

Certificate III - Certifacte III in Engineering -Fabrication

Australian Pacific Technical College
Samoa Apia
05.2015

Certificate III - Welding And Fabrication

Australia Pacific Technical College
04.2015

Certificate II - Class II Qualified Tradesperson Level.

Fiji National University
Fiji
02.2015

Skills

  • Proficient in MIG, TIG, and gas welding
  • Experienced in pipe welding and fabrication
  • Skilled in reading and interpreting building plans
  • Strong background in general maintenance and fabrication
  • Welding
  • Fabrication
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Stick Welding
  • Torch cutting
  • Layout and Fitting
  • Shaping and cutting
  • Flux-Cored Arc Welding
  • Pipe welding
  • Vertical Welding
  • Structural welding
  • Steel Fabrication
  • Flat Welding
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Equipment Operation
  • Horizontal Welding
  • MIG welding professional
  • Tool repair and maintenance
  • Cutting techniques
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Precision measuring tools
  • Wire feed machines
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Welding procedure specification
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Welding Position Proficiency
  • Pipe fitting
  • Welding Symbols
  • Hazardous Material Handling
  • MIG welding
  • Attention to Detail
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Power Tools
  • Welding Techniques
  • Critical Thinking
  • Power Tools Operation
  • Power Tool Operation
  • Arc welding
  • Surface grinding
  • Decision-Making
  • Blueprints Analysis
  • Parts Assembly
  • Overhead Welding Position
  • Aluminium Metal Welding

Languages

Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Samoan
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Pressure Line Pipe Welder

VINODS HIRING
01.2008 - 01.2009

General Welding In-Charge

TURTLE ISLAND RESORT
01.2007 - 01.2008

Welder Fabricator Foreman

TRITECK WELDING WORKS
01.2004 - 01.2007

Pressure Line Pipe Welder

MCKENEL DOWELL
01.2001 - 01.2003

Welder Fabricator

LAUTOKA ENGINEERING
01.1998 - 01.2000

Welder Fabricator / General Maintenance

GHIMLI FASHION LTD
01.1993 - 01.1997

Welder Fabricator

Mr. Prasad Transport
- 04.2010

Part-time Welding Course -

Certificate III - Certifacte III in Engineering -Fabrication

Australian Pacific Technical College

Certificate III - Welding And Fabrication

Australia Pacific Technical College

Certificate II - Class II Qualified Tradesperson Level.

Fiji National University
Gopal Swamy