Kianah Higginbottom

welding apprentice at Hardi Australia with hands-on experience in various welding techniques, including oxy-acetylene, arc, MIG, and ARK welding. Skilled in inspecting finished products for quality, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining a clean and safe workspace. Proficient in grinding and smoothing welds, preparing surfaces, and setting up and operating welding tools. Experienced in reading blueprints, maintaining equipment, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Successfully collaborated with coworkers and supervisors to meet project deadlines and quality standards while also training new employees in tool usage and safety procedures.

• Assisted supervisor with various daily tasks which improved productivity and resulted in better efficiency.
• Spoke with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines, and schedules.
• Facilitated timely delivery of goods by closely monitoring shipments and resolving any logistical issues that arose.
• Streamlined material handling, reducing waste and saving costs.
• Fetched materials, equipment, and tools for welding professionals.
• Supported welders with precise measurements, cutting, and fitting of metal components for accurate assembly.
• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
• Contributed to on-time project completion by efficiently organizing materials and maintaining a clean work area.

- Performed layout, assembly, and welding of sheet metal products per engineering drawings.

- Collaborated with tradesmen on joint projects.

- Inspected finished products for specification conformance.

- Cut panels from aluminum or steel sheets using power saws or shears.

- Assembled ductwork systems for air conditioning units.

- Executed bending operations like press brake forming and rolling cylinders.

- Followed all safety regulations with hazardous materials.

- Installed insulation materials per safety procedures.

- Operated hand tools such as shears, brakes, punches, drills, and grinders to shape and assemble sheet metal parts.