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Leigh Smith

Lewisham,TAS

Summary

Skilled Boilermaker/Welder with solid safety record and over 15 years of experience in performing machine repair and maintenance duties, repair of old Steam and Ammonia lines and fabrication of new steam and ammonia lines. I have 8 years of experience of fabrication and welding of sanitary product lines in various factories. Flexible and diligent with positive attitude and willingness to perform new tasks.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Boilermaker/Welder

Activate Welding And Fabrication
04.2021 - Current
  • Measured, fabricated, welded and installed product lines to food safety standards.
  • Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
  • Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
  • Interpreted drawings, sketches, and specifications for each job.
  • Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
  • Operated forklifts, Scissorlifts, Boomlifts
  • Built and Repaired Steam/Ammonia lines to AS1796 Cert 7 specifications (DLI Tig process)
  • Weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.

Maintenance Welder/Fitter

Juicy Isle
03.2016 - 03.2021
  • Reduced downtime for production lines by quickly identifying and resolving issues.
  • Assisted with the installation of new equipment, ensuring proper alignment and secure welding for optimal performance.
  • Utilized drawings, schematics, or written instructions to accurately assemble components according to specified guidelines.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, minimizing hazards and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Performed various types of welding processes, including MIG, TIG, stick welding techniques.
  • Enhanced equipment lifespan by performing regular maintenance and repairs on machines.
  • Served as an on-call maintenance for emergency repair situations, providing quick response times that minimized disruptions to operations.
  • Fabricated custom parts for machinery upgrades, resulting in improved performance and extended service life.
  • Measured, Fabricated, Welded and installed new product lines to food safe standards.

Boilermaker/Welder

Eastside Welding And Fabrication
10.2010 - 03.2016
  • Interpreted drawings, sketches, and specifications for each job.
  • Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
  • Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from drawings.

Education

Certificate III - Engineering - Fabrication Trade MEM30398

TAFE Tasmania
11.2008

Skills

  • Hand and power tools
  • Structural steelwork
  • Oxy-Fuel Cutting
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Grinding Techniques
  • Welding
  • Pipefitting
  • Pressure vessel construction
  • Precision measuring

Timeline

Boilermaker/Welder

Activate Welding And Fabrication
04.2021 - Current

Maintenance Welder/Fitter

Juicy Isle
03.2016 - 03.2021

Boilermaker/Welder

Eastside Welding And Fabrication
10.2010 - 03.2016

Certificate III - Engineering - Fabrication Trade MEM30398

TAFE Tasmania

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