Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Fishing, Art, Sport, Gardening
Timeline
Generic
Winston Aramoana

Winston Aramoana

Ipswich,QLD

Summary

A dedicated individual with over 20 years of experience in the Mechanical Engineering trade. Seeking a Career that allows me to utilize acquired knowledge and skill set to its fullest. Highly adaptable to change, and function well in challenging situations.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Austral Bricks Rochedale
02.2013 - Current
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.

Welder Fabricator

Stoddart Steel House Frames
04.2011 - 02.2013
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.

Maintenance Technician (Leading Hand)

Austral Bricks Rochedale
03.2005 - 04.2011
  • Shift leading hand, responsible for overseeing all work is carried out in a safe and time affective manner and to ensure downtime is kept to a minimum.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.

Fabrication Welder

Kildare Engineering
02.2004 - 03.2005
  • Fabrication and installation of components, both off and on site, servicing a wide variety of clients, which included, Factories, large shopping complexes, Golf clubs, Executive homes etc.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.

Boilermaker

Thiess/Built Environs
06.2003 - 12.2004
  • Employed as a Boilermaker , i was involved in the Copper Solvent Extraction Project for Western Mining Corporation (WMC) my main roll was the fabrication, installation and at times, the alteration to pre-fabricated components, many tasks were carried out in confined spaces, or and at hight, working in adverse weather conditions.
  • Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
  • Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).

Fitter Welder

C Hayes Engineering Ltd
06.1993 - 04.2003
  • Employed as a Fitter welder, later becoming a certified tutor and NZQA assessor due to the company branching out into the training sector.

.

  • Designed and implemented both theory and practical material in accordance with the relevant unit standards.
  • Supervision of 16 trainees and an assistant tutor.
  • Carry out general workshop duties after training has finished for the day.

Education

Skills

  • Trade Qualified Fitter Welder
  • Tutor and Assessor Experience
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Collaboration
  • Leadership

Fishing, Art, Sport, Gardening

  • Recreational Fishing Hunting.
  • Interests in Painting, Drawing, Pottery
  • Rugby, Tennis, Darts,
  • Home gardening.
  • Territorial Army NZ


Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Austral Bricks Rochedale
02.2013 - Current

Welder Fabricator

Stoddart Steel House Frames
04.2011 - 02.2013

Maintenance Technician (Leading Hand)

Austral Bricks Rochedale
03.2005 - 04.2011

Fabrication Welder

Kildare Engineering
02.2004 - 03.2005

Boilermaker

Thiess/Built Environs
06.2003 - 12.2004

Fitter Welder

C Hayes Engineering Ltd
06.1993 - 04.2003
Winston Aramoana