Simon Shanks
Cheltenham,VIC
Summary
Skilled MIG welder with over 20 years working with metal and welding. Trained in various hand tools use with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and punctual.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
Assa Abloy/ Spence Doors
Cheltenham, VIC
05.2012 - 12.2023
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
Maintenance Controller
Kennards Hire Service
Moorabbin, VIC
06.2000 - 04.2008
- Answered [Number] calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
- Leveraged [Software] skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.
- Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
- Analyzed data from inspections and tests to determine the need for repairs or replacements.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
Skills
- Torch Cutting
- Sub-Arc Welding
- Materials Selection
- Surface Preparation
- Equipment Operation
- Fabrication
- Structural Welding
- Welding
- Blueprint Reading
- Stick Welding
- Parts Fabrication
- Design Interpretation
- Maintaining Components
- Supply Management
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- ISO9001 Trained
- Manual Dexterity
- Shaping and Cutting
- Tool Repair and Maintenance
- Specification Interpretation
- Scaffolding Safety
- Hand-Forming Workpieces
Certification
- Elevated Work Platform License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Welder
Assa Abloy/ Spence Doors
05.2012 - 12.2023
Maintenance Controller
Kennards Hire Service
06.2000 - 04.2008
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