Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Thomas (Tom) Stace

Wauchope,NSW

Summary

I am looking for a new job opportunity to expand my skills and abilities. I have been employed by Birdon Marine for 13 years after securing an apprenticeship in 2010 on completion of Year 12 at Wauchope High School. During this time I have completed a Certificate III in Engineering-Fabrication (Heavy Fabrication). I have extensive experience with MIG and TIG in mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium. I am also competent with stick welding just hasn't been required often at current employment.

I have AS 1796 8G Qualification completed through Weld Australia. Skilled professional with several years working with metal and welding. Trained in tool use with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and time organization.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Leading Hand

Birdon
Port Macquarie
03.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated with suppliers to source materials required for production.
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure smooth workflow processes.
  • Organised resources to meet production targets and ensured quality standards were met.
  • Ensured all safety procedures were followed and maintained a safe working environment for staff.
  • Collaborated with team members in order to resolve operational issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Supervised staff to ensure efficient performance of tasks, providing guidance and support when needed.

Welder/fabricator

Birdon Pty Ltd
01.2010 - Current
  • Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
  • Developed new methods of fabricating complex parts in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
  • Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.

Delivery Driver

Eagle Boys
Wauchope
05.2007 - 04.2010
  • Ensured timely deliveries.
  • Managed customer complaints effectively.
  • Collaborated effectively within a team environment.

Labourer

Oriel Magnetics
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Unloaded freight from containers and organized them for storage in designated areas.
  • Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
  • Stacked and arranged products on pallets according to size and weight requirements.

Education

AS 1796 -

Weld Australia
Wollongong, NSW
06-2024

Certificate III in Engineering-Fabrication -

Tafe
Kempsey, NSW
02-2013

Certificate 2 in Retail -

Tafe
10-2009

Certificate II in Civil Construction (Confined Space) -

Skills

  • MIG, TIG and MMAW welding
  • Mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum welding
  • Certificate III in Engineering-Fabrication
  • Forklift License
  • EWP License
  • AS 1796 8G Welding
  • Dogman License
  • Certificate II in Civil Construction (Confined Space)
  • Safety Management
  • Technical problem solving

Certification

  • Forklift License
  • EWP License
  • Dogman License

References

  • Shane Finlayson, Birdon P/L, 0459 991 577
  • Tom Hutchison, Friend and fabricator/welder, 0416 633 915

Timeline

Leading Hand

Birdon
03.2023 - Current

Welder/fabricator

Birdon Pty Ltd
01.2010 - Current

Labourer

Oriel Magnetics
01.2008 - 01.2010

Delivery Driver

Eagle Boys
05.2007 - 04.2010

AS 1796 -

Weld Australia

Certificate III in Engineering-Fabrication -

Tafe

Certificate 2 in Retail -

Tafe

Certificate II in Civil Construction (Confined Space) -

Thomas (Tom) Stace