Onyemauche Samuel Nnanna
Aba, Abia state,Nigeria
Summary
Experienced welding professional trained in different techniques and comfortable completing work in different positions and settings. Works great alone or with crew members to meet quality goals and project schedules.
I am a reliable individual with passion for precision and craftsmanship in steel fabrication. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and ability to interpret technical drawings, coupled with excellent teamwork and communication abilities. Committed to delivering high-quality steel structures that enhance project success and client satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Steel fabricator
CHIKASON Engineering pty Ltd
Aba, Abia state, Nigeria
02.2017 - Current
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Facilitated seamless assembly processes with meticulous attention to detail in alignment.
- Accurately assessed welding progress against project goals by maintaining and updating daily work and material logs.
- Dismantled, reassembled and reshaped parts of manufactured products.
- Cut and handled metal and associated materials with care to eliminate damage.
- Utilised welding tools and equipment to practise safety measures.
- Operated grinders, clamps and drills to safety standards.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of materials, expediting overall fabrication timeline.
- Communicated with site teams to aid smooth project completion.
- Heated metal to form filler and attach pieces with secure joins.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Applied protective coatings to finished products for enhanced durability.
- Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
- Ensured accuracy by double-checking measurements before cutting or welding parts.
- Effectively controlled weld shrinkage and prevented distortion by applying optimally balanced welding sequences.
- Fulfilled project requirements by fabricating customised steel structures on demand.
- Utilised specialised hand tools for specific fabricating tasks, improving overall work quality.
- Carried out precision cuts to achieve desired dimensions.
- Crafted sheet metal work to bespoke requirements for built-to-order projects.
- Interpreted engineering drawings to meet required fabrication specifications.
- Removed rough spots using portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
- Operated welding tools and equipment safely to minimise error and risk.
- Conducted thorough inspections of completed works, ensuring top-notch quality.
- Performed intricate grinding tasks, achieving smooth finishes on steel surfaces.
- Evaluated welding materials to address size and quality demands.
- Soldered or braised pieces of same or different metals.
- Operated heavy machinery effectively, safeguarding against potential accidents or damages.
- Maintained high standards of workmanship whilst complying with all health and safety regulations.
- Melted and deposited metal from electrode to workpieces using MIG gun arc.
- Detected welding defects and performed required repairs.
- Controlled and maintained press brakes and plasma cutters.
- Welded various steel components, creating durable structures.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Handled chemicals and waste in line with COSHH regulations.
- Conducted testing to diagnose system faults.
- Analysed data and information to identify issues and create tailored solutions.
Welder
JCI Technical
Aba, Abia state, Nigeria
08.2013 - 12.2016
- Executed custom metalwork orders accurately meeting client specifications.
- Evaluated welding requirements and selected appropriate materials and tools to complete tasks on time and within budget.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Used grinder and air arc, removing and repairing weak welds to meet quality guidelines.
- Operated welding tools and equipment safely to minimise error and risk.
- Read and interpreted engineering drawings and blueprints to perform welding according to task specifications.
- Followed detailed assembly blueprints, schematics and instructions for precise result.
- Assessed welding materials against engineering drawings to meet size and quality demands.
- Detected welding defects and performed required repairs.
- Cleaned work areas after completion of each project maintaining clean and safe working environment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Read and interpreted engineering drawings and work instructions to identify project requirements.
- Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Effectively controlled weld shrinkage and prevented distortion by applying optimally balanced welding sequences.
- Cut and handled metal and associated materials with care to eliminate damage.
- Cut and smoothed metal components prior to welding ensuring seamless fit.
- Communicated with site teams to aid smooth project completion.
- Worked with aluminium, silver, copper, gold, nickle and various alloys.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
Welder fabricator
SUNNY's Engineering
Aba, Abia state
02.2007 - 03.2012
- Created heavy and light steel fabrications to exact blueprints.
- Crafted sheet metal work to bespoke requirements for built-to-order projects.
- Fabricated large steel structures to precise specifications.
- Delivered quality workmanship with adherence to required standards.
- Repaired heavy machinery parts, extending equipment life.
- Cut materials with precision using power saws, achieving accurate results.
- Operated grinders, clamps and drills to safety standards.
- Measured component pieces and checked values against task specifications.
- Produced strong welds using gas tungsten arc welding methods for critical installations.
- Evaluated welding requirements and selected appropriate materials and tools to complete tasks on time and within budget.
- Worked with aluminium, silver, copper, gold, nickle and various alloys.
- Met tight deadlines by managing time and resources effectively.
- Detected welding defects and performed required repairs.
- Used flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions in welding.
- Ensured safety regulations were adhered to, promoting a safe working environment.
- Welded stainless steel and aluminium materials for diverse applications.
- Maintained high production levels through proficient use of various welding techniques.
- Read and interpreted engineering drawings and blueprints to perform welding according to task specifications.
- Heated metal to form filler and attach pieces with secure joins.
- Cut and handled metal and associated materials with care to eliminate damage.
Education
Certification of training - Welding & Fabrication
SUNNY's Engineering
Nigeria 09.2004 - 09.2007
Certificate of Higher Education - Year 12
Global International Secondary school
Nigeria /2001 -
Skills
- Safety consciousness
- Interpersonal communication
- Structure moulding
- Custom fabrication projects
- Reliability
- Welding techniques
- Grinding machine use
- Welding repairs
- Oxy-Fuel welding and cutting
- Compliance understanding
- Steel fabrication
- Inspection and quality control
- Materials inspection
- Structural steel fabrication
- Initiative taking
- Fabrication equipment handling
- Gas cutting
- Structural fitting
- Welding safety standards
- Effective communication
- Construction site experience
- Plate welding
- MIG Welding
- Bar measuring and cutting
- Metal object fabricating
- Steel polishing
- Workshop machinery
- Flexibility in techniques
- Time efficiency
- Mesh and tube welding
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Igbo
Fluent
Affiliations
- Cooking, Music, Travelling for work purposes, riding bicycle.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Steel fabricator
CHIKASON Engineering pty Ltd
02.2017 - Current
Welder
JCI Technical
08.2013 - 12.2016
Welder fabricator
SUNNY's Engineering
02.2007 - 03.2012
Certification of training - Welding & Fabrication
SUNNY's Engineering
09.2004 - 09.2007
Certificate of Higher Education - Year 12
Global International Secondary school
/2001 -
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