Lessie Nick
BRISBANE,QLD
Summary
Dynamic welder with extensive experience at Instant Foundations PTY LTD, excelling in arc welding and quality control. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex welding issues and train teams in safety compliance. Recognized for maintaining high standards and ensuring project deadlines are met while fostering clear communication across departments.
Overview
2
2
Languages
2
2
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Instant Foundations PTY LTD Australia
Brisbane, QLD
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Welded steel components for concrete foundation installations.
- Read fabrication drawings for Instant Foundations PTY LTD jobs.
- Operated welding equipment following workplace safety procedures.
- Prepared surfaces before joining foundation framework sections.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Collected necessary materials for each project to ensure timely completion. for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Inspected welds for compliance with code requirements using visual inspection methods and radiography testing.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Measured and marked materials for accurate site welding.
Payroll officer and administration duties
Bena Construction LTD
Port Moresby, NCD
08.2013 - 10.2020
- Processed payroll records for construction crews across Bena Construction LTD projects.
- Reconciled timesheets, leave requests, and attendance data for payroll accuracy.
- Calculated wages, overtime, deductions, and statutory payments for site workers.
- Reviewed payroll entries against contracts, pay rates, and employment records.
- Coordinated with site supervisors on employee hours and payroll changes.
- Prepared payroll reports for finance review and management approval.
- Maintained confidential employee payroll files and salary information.
- Supported payroll queries from staff, supervisors, and human resources teams.
- Processed payroll data and maintained accurate records of employee time, wages, deductions, taxes, benefits, and other information.
- Reconciled payroll accounts on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of data entry into the system.
- Assisted with preparation of quarterly and year-end financial statements related to payroll activities.
- Assisted with audits by preparing accounts and providing information.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state and local regulations concerning taxes, deductions, withholdings.
- Provided customer service assistance to staff regarding their paychecks and payroll issues.
- Recorded adjustments to previous pay-related errors.
- Trained new employees on company timekeeping systems.
Education
Certificate 3 - Mechanical Fitter
Australia Pacific Technical College
Walu Bay, SUVA 07.2017 - 12.2017
Certificate 4 - Supervisor
Skillstech Australia
Brisbane, QLD 01.2013 - 04.2013
Certificate 3 - Engineering Fabricator
Skillstech Australia
Brisbane, QLD 01.2011 - 12.2011
Port Moresby International High School
Port Moresby , NCDSkills
- Arc welding
- Weld quality inspection
- Fabrication specifications
- Equipment setup
- Safety compliance
- Quality control
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Apprentice training
- Effective communication
- Time management
Languages
Hiri Motu
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Welder
Instant Foundations PTY LTD Australia
10.2022 - 10.2024
Certificate 3 - Mechanical Fitter
Australia Pacific Technical College
07.2017 - 12.2017
Payroll officer and administration duties
Bena Construction LTD
08.2013 - 10.2020
Certificate 4 - Supervisor
Skillstech Australia
01.2013 - 04.2013
Certificate 3 - Engineering Fabricator
Skillstech Australia
01.2011 - 12.2011
Port Moresby International High School