Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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James Azzopardi

Mt Peter, Cairns

Summary

I am a dependable hardworking employee with experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, quality assurance, machine operation and maintenance.

I own reliable transport, physically capable and experience in roles from welding and fabricating parts, manual labour, truck driving to quoting jobs and liaising with customers.

Recently completing numerous courses broadening employment opportunities and work prospects in different industries.

I would greatly appreciate an interview, phone call or email to discuss any questions.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Drillers Offsider

PRJ Drilling
11.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in successful drilling operations by handling drill rods, casings, and other necessary materials.
  • Aided in incident prevention with vigilant observation of surroundings and quick response to potential hazards.
  • Facilitated optimal drilling performance by preparing and maintaining mud systems according to specifications.
  • Provided essential support during rig moves, ensuring a seamless transition from one location to another.

Labourer

DL Casey Brick and Block Laying
05.2022 - 11.2024

General labouring - Mixing cement batches, Ensuring that all bricklayers have adequate cement, blocks and steel, Setting up and packing up scaffolding, Cutting steel and blocks, Using heavy machinery and tools such as cement mixers, diamond saws and rebar cutter benders, Loading job sites - Interpreting site plans, Assigning materials to the relevant areas of the site, Managing deliveries of building materials, Loading and unloading deliveries and equipment

Vehicle Body Builder

Varley
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Aluminium/steel/stainless welding (Mig, tig and pulse mig), Operation of brake press and guillotine, Cutting materials, Folding materials, Interpreting workshop plans/drawings. Manufacturing of NSW Technical Rescue Fire Trucks, Heart of Australia Mobile Medical Clinics.

Leading Hand/Vehicle Body Builder

Caravan Repair Service Centre
07.2017 - 05.2021
  • Insurance Jobs - Recladding from top to bottom, 12v electrical (design and fitting of systems) - Red arc/Enerdrive, new and old installs, lithium systems, solar systems etc, Chassis and suspension - repair damaged chassis and suspension components, fitting new systems (Cruisemaster XT air/freestyle, alko trailer spares etc), Servicing - 12month/ 10 000km servicing brakes bearings, Gas systems and leak testing, Road safety inspections, Hot water systems and water pumps/plumbing/grey tanks
  • Developed a strong rapport with staff members through effective communication and leadership skills.
  • Trained employees how to fix problems, correct mistakes, and maximize productivity.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to strict deadlines without compromising quality or safety standards.

Detailer/Storeman

Rivercity Rv's
05.2015 - 06.2017
  • Caravan Pre-Delivery - Quality control inspections, Repairs, Customer briefings, Road safety inspections and maintenance, Detailing - Exterior maintenance, Interior maintenance, Appliance installations, Cosmetic repairs and alterations, Yard Work - Loading and unloading caravan deliveries, Yard presentation, Arranging caravan displays, Liaising with customers on matters of maintenance and upkeep, Moving caravans with tractors and forklifts, Opening and closing the caravan yard, Servicing vehicles, Caravan shows - Setting up and packing up displays for shows, Arranging the caravans on display, Transporting caravans and related accessories to regional and urban caravan shows, Packing, unpacking and driving trucks to transport caravans between the yard and show destinations

Labourer

DL Casey Brick and Block Laying
11.2013 - 05.2015
  • General labouring - Mixing cement batches, Ensuring that all bricklayers have adequate cement, blocks and steel, Setting up and packing up scaffolding, Cutting steel and blocks, Using heavy machinery and tools such as cement mixers, diamond saws and rebar cutter benders, Loading job sites - Interpreting site plans, Assigning materials to the relevant areas of the site, Managing deliveries of building materials, Loading and unloading deliveries and equipment

Crew member

McDonald's
11.2012 - 11.2013
  • Food preparation - Making meals, Restocking food preparation stations, Working with fryers and grills, Cleaning - Cleaning food preparation stations, Cleaning food containers and utensils to a high standard, Sweeping and mopping floors, Cleaning benches, Cleaning grills and fryers, Changing fryer oil

Crew member

Hungry Jack's
11.2012 - 11.2013
  • Food preparation - Making meals, Restocking food preparation stations, Working with fryers and grills, Cleaning - Cleaning food preparation stations, Cleaning food containers and utensils to a high standard, Sweeping and mopping floors, Cleaning benches, Cleaning grills and fryers, Changing fryer oil, Opening and closing the store - Ensuring that all food is prepared to an adequate standard before the store opened, Ensuring that all food preparation is done in accordance with food safety standards, Setting up food preparation stations, Preparing ingredients

Education

Secondary School -

Saint Augustine's College
11.2013

Skills

  • Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer (AUM30218) Trade Certificate
  • Coordinate stocktakes (TLIA0008), Shift materials safely using manual handling methods (TLID0020), Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility)(TLIF0009), Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices (TLIU2012) - These competencies form part of Certificate III in supply Chain Operations
  • Certificate II in Workplace Skills (BSB20120) - Contribute to the health and safety of self and others (BSBWHS211)
  • White Card - prepare to work safely in the construction industry (CPCWHS1001)
  • Unrestricted Heavy Rigid (HR) and Marine Driver Licence
  • Forklift ticket - Licence to operate a forklift truck (TLILIC0003)

References

  • Nick Mills, Former Leading Hand, Caravan Repair Service Centre, Nickluxy88@gmail.com, 0417 819 463
  • Jason Roberts, Production manager, Varley Narangba, enquiries@varleygroup.com, (07) 3817 9299
  • David Casey, Blocklayer, owner, DL Casey Brick and Blocklaying, tessanddave1@bigpond.com, 04 197 943 08
  • Bill Creswick, Company Director, Caravan Repair Service Centre, Burpengary, bill@billgc.com, 04 127 492 54

Timeline

Drillers Offsider

PRJ Drilling
11.2024 - Current

Labourer

DL Casey Brick and Block Laying
05.2022 - 11.2024

Vehicle Body Builder

Varley
05.2021 - 05.2022

Leading Hand/Vehicle Body Builder

Caravan Repair Service Centre
07.2017 - 05.2021

Detailer/Storeman

Rivercity Rv's
05.2015 - 06.2017

Labourer

DL Casey Brick and Block Laying
11.2013 - 05.2015

Crew member

McDonald's
11.2012 - 11.2013

Crew member

Hungry Jack's
11.2012 - 11.2013

Secondary School -

Saint Augustine's College
James Azzopardi