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Nicholas Wake

Loganholme,QLD

Summary

A trade qualified boilermaker, sheet metal worker and cabinetmaker with extensive experience in the construction and civil sectors. In my latest role within Main Construction Group I successfully established and managed a fabrication and paint shop, where I have been recognised for my leadership abilities, strict adherence to safety and compliance standards, and strong team leadership skills. I am a dependable, hardworking, professional, capable of working independently or as part of a team, always prioritising safety. I am recognised for my perseverance, trustworthiness, and dedication to maintaining exceptional operational standards.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Fabrication Manager

Main Constructions Group
01.2014 - Current

Company Overview:

Dedicated boilermaker within the construction industry with extensive experience in the fabrication, installation, and maintenance of related equipment

  • Proficient in welding and metalworking, with a strong ability to read blueprints and schematics
  • Skilled in Sand blasting and coating of structural steel to area specific class categories.
  • Extensive use of polyurethane and 2pac paint system. Including international paint and ppg
  • Committed to adhering to safety regulations and ensuring high operational standards while collaborating effectively with team members to complete projects on time and within budget
  • Supervision of day to day operations adhering to all WHS requirements and site regulations
  • Monitoring and training apprentices and tradesmen in adherence to compliance
  • Daily Reporting
  • Conduct Pre-Starts and toolbox meetings
  • Procurement of materials, consumables and tooling
  • Supervising and coordinating the work of subcontractors, and other team members including on-site and in the workshop
  • Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders, including clients, engineers, and contractors
  • Holding of Permits: covering all aspects of permits required to conduct work onsite
  • Safety Oversight: Prioritize and enforce safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for all personnel
  • Personnel Management: Supervise and coordinate the work of crews, addressing staffing needs and performance evaluations
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulations, environmental standards, and safety laws
  • Dedicated boilermaker within the construction industry with extensive experience in the fabrication, installation, and maintenance of related equipment
  • Proficient in welding and metalworking, with a strong ability to read blueprints and schematics
  • Committed to adhering to safety regulations and ensuring high operational standards while collaborating effectively with team members to complete projects on time and within budget

Carpenter

Peter Sauer Carpentry Ply Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2014

Company Overview:

Specialising in Demountable buildings including all aspects from start to finish.

  • Design
  • Site layout
  • Footings
  • Site Installation
  • Design and Metal Fabrication - Decks, Trailers, Balustrade hand rails to disabled compliance
  • All aspects of carpentry
  • Specialising in Demountable buildings including all aspects from start to finish
  • Welding
  • Concreting
  • Roofing
  • Gutters and Flashing
  • Framework
  • Decking and Flooring
  • Fencing

Wood Machinist

Simpson’s Cabinets
01.2002 - 01.2004

Company Overview:

Creating furniture out of rough sawn timber into dresses finished timber products

  • Operating vast machinery for cutting, milling and sanding
  • Surface preparation
  • 2Pac finishing
  • Creating furniture out of rough sawn timber into dresses finished timber products

Cabinetmaking Apprenticeship

Group Training Australia
01.1999 - 01.2002

Company Overview:

Successful completion of Cabinetmaking apprenticeship through a host of employers

  • Reading plans
  • Utilising a wide range of machinery
  • Site Installation
  • Post form bench tops
  • French Polishing
  • Successful completion of Cabinetmaking apprenticeship through a host of employers

Skills

  • Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding)
  • Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Sheetmetal Working)
  • Certificate III in Furnishing, Wood machining, Cabinetmaking and Polishing
  • QBCC Licensed Nominee Supervisor - Structural Metal Fabrication and Erection

LICENSES

  • High Risk Work Licence (CN/DG/LF/RB/WP)
  • QBCC Licensed Nominee Supervisor - Structural Metal Fabrication and Erection
  • HR Truck Licence
  • Work Safely at Heights Ticket
  • Confined Space Ticket
  • Gas Test Atmosphere Ticket
  • Traffic Control
  • White Card
  • Blue Card
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Telescopic Material Handler

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Fabrication Manager

Main Constructions Group
01.2014 - Current

Carpenter

Peter Sauer Carpentry Ply Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2014

Wood Machinist

Simpson’s Cabinets
01.2002 - 01.2004

Cabinetmaking Apprenticeship

Group Training Australia
01.1999 - 01.2002
Nicholas Wake