Tony Vella
Lilydale,VIC
Summary
Accomplished Fabricator/Tig Welder with over 7 years as a self-employed professional, demonstrating exceptional skill in welding and fabrication, including race car roll cages and custom exhausts. Proven ability to enhance team productivity and client satisfaction through meticulous workmanship and efficient project completion. Expert in construction design and fostering skill development among new hires, ensuring high-quality, customized metal solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Custom Fabricator / Tig Welder / Mig Welder
Self Employed Past 7 Years
Victoria
07.2016 - Current
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Used gauges, templates, and other measuring devices to inspect production parts.
- Assembled and welded components to create metal structures.
- Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
- Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
- Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
- Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
- Ensured a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and maintaining properly functioning equipment.
- Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
- Provided training and mentorship for new hires, fostering a positive team dynamic and promoting skill development.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects accurately and quickly.
- Collaborated with team members on complex projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality workmanship.
- Adjusted machine settings and tooling to get accurate cuts and shapes for each job.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and cutting materials to precise specifications.
- Performed routine maintenance on fabrication equipment to ensure optimal performance levels during high-demand periods.
- Enhanced durability of fabricated structures with expert application of cutting-edge welding techniques.
- Ensured operational excellence, conducting regular maintenance on fabrication equipment.
- Customized metal parts to client specifications, enhancing customer satisfaction with tailor-made solutions.
- Enhanced team productivity with implementation of efficient metal cutting techniques.
- Reduced material waste, carefully planning and executing precise metal fabrication tasks.
- Supported new team members, sharing knowledge and skills to improve overall team performance in metal fabrication.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction, delivering projects that consistently met or exceeded expectations.
Education
Year 12 Completion - Engineering Workshop Practice
Technical College
Victoria 11.1983
Skills
Repair work
Experienced with [Tool Type]
Construction design
Heavy lifting
Welding and fabrication race car roll cages, fabricating custom exhausts, rust repairs, chassis building
Timeline
Custom Fabricator / Tig Welder / Mig Welder
Self Employed Past 7 Years
07.2016 - Current
Year 12 Completion - Engineering Workshop Practice
Technical College