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Skills
Fishing. Working on Cars,
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John Simmons

Body building(Welder)Welding Fabricator
Guildford,NSW

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Body Builder(Welder)/Welding Fabricator

AMA Group Solutions T/A Wales Truck Repairs
Guildford West, NSW
01.2007 - 02.2023
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Completed general labor tasks such as loading and unloading materials, cleaning up job sites and operating heavy machinery.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Successfully operated heavy equipment such as forklifts.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
  • Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
  • Documented welding on specified work order.
  • Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
  • Selected and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
  • Replaced faulty parts and components in soldering process.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
  • Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
  • Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
  • Developed and implemented methods to increase efficiency in welding and fabrication.
  • Provided input into selection of welding supplies, negotiating best deals to make welding process efficient and cost-effective.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
  • Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
  • Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
  • Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
  • Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
  • Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
  • Tested strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests.

Laborer

Ett Aviation
01.2001 - 01.2007
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
  • Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
  • Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
  • Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Completed tear-down of existing structures to prepare for new construction.
  • Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
  • Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
  • Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Assembled and disassembled formwork to facilitate correct shaping and pouring of concrete.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
  • Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
  • Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
  • Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
  • Identified and reported hazards on job sites to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Followed proper equipment operation and maintenance procedures to keep equipment in good working condition.
  • Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.

Education

Taupo High School
Taupo, New Zealand
12.1975

Skills

  • Auto Body Fabrication
  • Body Mechanics
  • Body Panel Replacement
  • Body Panel Repair
  • Body Part Repair
  • Body Part Replacement
  • Body Repair

Fishing. Working on Cars,

I use to go out and do Chatter Fishing with friends and also in New Zealand. And I enjoy Working on Cars in my spear time.

Timeline

Body Builder(Welder)/Welding Fabricator

AMA Group Solutions T/A Wales Truck Repairs
01.2007 - 02.2023

Laborer

Ett Aviation
01.2001 - 01.2007

Taupo High School
John SimmonsBody building(Welder)Welding Fabricator