John Alfe Abadinas
Summary
Reliable Machine Operator and Fabricator with expertise in heavy industry and mining support. Proven ability to operate machinery for scrap metal recovery while ensuring site safety compliance, collaborating effectively with team members to consistently meet production targets.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator | Fabricator | Oxy Cutter
Metal Recovery Industries
Gracemere, QLD
10.2022 - Current
- Operated machinery for efficient scrap metal recovery and processing.
- Perform oxy cutting and steel preparation for transport and recycling.
- Load scrap steel into tipper trucks, Flat beds, B-double combinations and road trains.
- Escort heavy vehicles safely throughout mine sites in accordance with site traffic management procedures.
- Executed fabrication and welding repairs to maintain equipment functionality.
- Complete equipment pre-start inspections and basic maintenance checks.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas while following site safety requirements.
- Work across multiple Queensland mine sites supporting industrial maintenance and recovery operations.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve production targets consistently.
Fabricator | Aluminium MIG Welder
Austal Philippines
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Fabricated aluminium ferries, patrol boats, catamarans and high-speed vessels.
- Performed aluminium MIG welding and structural fabrication.
- Read engineering drawings and assembled structural components.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure work met engineering specifications.
- Worked across Unit Erection, Assembly and Small Components teams.
- Maintained a strong focus on workplace safety and quality workmanship.
FCAW Welder
Java Engineering & Marine Services
07.2015 - 06.2020
- Executed FCAW, SMAW, and GMAW welding on structural steel components to ensure structural integrity.
- Fabricated and repaired components for container ships, tankers and bulk carriers.
- Conducted oxy-acetylene cutting and steel preparation for efficient assembly and repair.
- Read fabrication drawings and welding specifications.
- Collaborated across shipyard blocks and dry dock projects to support timely project completion.
- Consistently maintained safe work practices while meeting production deadlines.
Education
Diploma - Electromechanics Technology
Center for Industrial Technology and Enterprise (CITE)
Cebu, Philippines01-2015
Skills
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Machine Operation
- Steel Fabrication
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- MIG welding
- Stick welding
- Load securing
- Safety compliance
- Material Preparation
- Mine Site Operations
- Heavy Vehicle Loading
- Blueprint interpretation
- Traffic management
- Safe Work Procedures
- Flux-cored welding
- MIG welding
- Stick welding
- Aluminum Welding
- Welding repairs
- Adaptability
- Power and hand tools
- Forklift operation
Visa and License
- Work Rights: Australian Permanent Resident.
- Driver License: Queensland Class CA
Certification
- Mining Standard 11 Surface Induction
- Working at Heights
- Boom Lift / Elevating Work Platform (EWP)
- Scissor Lift Operation
- Dogging Licence
- Crane Operator Training
- Forklift Training
- Civil Construction Excavator Operations
- DNVGL Welder Performance Qualification
- TESDA NC II - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Trades Trainee Certificate - Austal Philippines
Mine Site Experience
Curragh Mine (Coronado Global Resources), Blackwater, QLD, Whitehaven Coal, Blackwater, QLD, Ensham Mine, Emerald, QLD, Callide Mine (Batchfire Resources), Biloela, QLD, Anglo American - German Creek Mine, Middlemount, QLD, Rollestone mine- Glencore.
Worked safely across active Queensland coal mine sites., Loaded scrap steel into tipper trucks, B-double combinations and road trains., Escorted heavy vehicles safely in and out of operational work areas., Followed mine traffic management systems and site safety procedures., Worked closely with operators, truck drivers and supervisors to coordinate loading activities., Maintained an excellent safety record while working in high-risk industrial environments.
Timeline
Machine Operator | Fabricator | Oxy Cutter
Metal Recovery Industries
10.2022 - Current
Fabricator | Aluminium MIG Welder
Austal Philippines
02.2021 - 10.2022
FCAW Welder
Java Engineering & Marine Services
07.2015 - 06.2020
Diploma - Electromechanics Technology
Center for Industrial Technology and Enterprise (CITE)