Tarrant Steel
Burnie,TAS
Summary
Dedicated fabrication welder with over 10 years of experience in stainless steel component fabrication and complex system assembly. Expertise in blueprint interpretation and welding safety protocols, consistently delivering high-quality results while training and supporting junior staff.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Welder
Fineweld Stainless Steel
Carrumdowns , Melbourne
02.2016 - 03.2026
- Fabricated stainless steel components according to engineering specifications.
- Assembled complex systems using welding and cutting techniques.
- Operated heavy machinery to shape and form metal materials.
- Conducted inspections to ensure quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Trained junior staff on welding techniques and safety procedures.
- Diagnosed issues in metal structures and implemented effective solutions.
- Followed safety procedures and protocols to minimize equipment mishaps.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
- Studied blueprints to determine locations, relationships, and dimensions of parts.
- Used hoist to load structural parts of boilers, pressure vessels, and tanks on pallets.
- Used welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
- Managed movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Constructed steel structures according to blueprints provided by engineers.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on material using a ruler or scribe.
- Conducted tests on welds to ensure strength requirements were met.
- Tested equipment for proper operation following repairs or maintenance activities.
- Identified issues and brought to attention of foreman.
- Cleaned pressure vessel equipment by using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents.
- Read and understood drawings and used mathematical calculations for accurate results.
Welder /Machine Operator
C&I Precision engineering
Carrumdowns , Melbourne
03.2013 - 03.2026
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety.
- Followed industry standards for welding processes and practices.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision components with high accuracy.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for all staff.
Fabrication Welder
FJB sheet metal
Carrumdowns , Melbourne
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Gained my certificate 3 in engineering
- Fabricated stainless steel components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Inspected welds for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Operated welding machines and equipment to meet production standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline fabrication processes.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure safety.
- Assisted in training new welders on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Coordinated with project managers to meet project timelines and requirements.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
- Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.
Education
Bayside Christian Collage
Langwarrin, VIC10-2002
Skills
- TIG welding
- MIG welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Quality inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Welding safety protocols
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Staff training
- Fabrication
- Structural fabrication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fabrication Welder
Fineweld Stainless Steel
02.2016 - 03.2026
Welder /Machine Operator
C&I Precision engineering
03.2013 - 03.2026
Fabrication Welder
FJB sheet metal
01.2011 - 12.2015
Bayside Christian Collage