Max Cruden
Gladstone
Summary
Organised and motivated individual with strong time management and organisational skills. I am seeking an entry-level apprenticeship opportunity in the Manufacturing and Mechanical sectors to enhance expertise.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Trainee
Apprentices and Trainees Queensland
Gladstone
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Completion of Certificate I in Engineering (Pre-Apprenticeship)
- Welded together metal components according to specified plans using oxy-acetylene torch or arc welding equipment.
- Fabricated parts to exact specifications using various tools such as cutting torches, grinders, and drill presses.
- Completed all paperwork associated with assigned tasks accurately and promptly.
- Maintained a clean work area by disposing of scrap material properly.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimise equipment mishaps.
- Cleaned equipment by using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents.
- Used hoist to load structural parts of boilers, and tanks on pallets.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Worked with team to lift heavy sections into place using rigging and signals.
- Cut, formed and welded steel to make and repair metal components.
Sandwich Artist
Subway
Gladstone
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Prepared food items such as sandwiches, salads, and drinks according to customer orders or company recipes.
- Checked expiration dates on products to ensure freshness of items served to customers.
- Stocked shelves with products and supplies.
- Cleaned tables, chairs, counters, floors, trays, dishes, silverware after each shift.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing enquiries promptly and professionally.
Skills
- Metal fabrication
- Flux core welding
- Plasma cutting
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Grinding techniques
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Heavy lifting
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Gas metal arc welding
- Continuous improvement
- Adherence to Work Health and Safety Guidelines
Certification
- Certificate I Engineering (Pre-Apprenticeship)
- Confined Space, Gas Test Atmosphere & Working at Heights
- Construction Induction White Card
- First Aid & CPR Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Engineering Trainee
Apprentices and Trainees Queensland
03.2025 - 06.2025
Sandwich Artist
Subway
01.2022 - 11.2022