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Work History
Education
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Matej Tkalec

Gold Coast,QLD

Summary

Driven Welder with experience in Mig and Tig welding. Well-versed in standard procedures, policies and regulations with attention to detail. Flexible with focus and commitment to safety. Hard working, efficient, high productivity.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder

Beaudesert Exhaust Pty Ltd
10.2019 - Current
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.

Welder

Amboss Metal Fabrication
08.2019 - 09.2019
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.

Welder

Akrapovic D.d
01.2015 - 03.2019
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • 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.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
  • Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
  • Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.

Welder

Griffing D.o.o
02.2013 - 12.2014
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
  • Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.

Welder

Metal S.p. Andrej Cesarek
01.2005 - 01.2013
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.

Education

Certificate III - Painting And Decorating

Academique
Gold Coast, QLD
07.2021

Secondary Level Vocational Education - Barbering

Adult Education Centre
Slovenia
06.2003

Skills

  • Blueprint Reading
  • Fabrication
  • Surface Preparation
  • Structural Welding
  • Welding
  • Shaping and Cutting
  • Tool Repair and Maintenance
  • Steel Fabrication
  • Parts Fabrication
  • MIG Welding Professional
  • Specification Interpretation

Accomplishments

Our company won the 2023 Business Excellence Awards - Winner - Excellence in Transport, Logistics, Manufacturing and Mining - My employer personally thanked me for my hard work, skills and contribution.

Languages

Slovenian
Native or Bilingual
Serbian
Full Professional
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Welder

Beaudesert Exhaust Pty Ltd
10.2019 - Current

Welder

Amboss Metal Fabrication
08.2019 - 09.2019

Welder

Akrapovic D.d
01.2015 - 03.2019

Welder

Griffing D.o.o
02.2013 - 12.2014

Welder

Metal S.p. Andrej Cesarek
01.2005 - 01.2013

Certificate III - Painting And Decorating

Academique

Secondary Level Vocational Education - Barbering

Adult Education Centre
Matej Tkalec