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Aaron Sweeney

Christchurch,Canterbury

Summary

Professional with solid foundation in technical skills and hands-on experience. Known for reliability and ability to adapt to evolving work environments. Collaborative team player focused on achieving results and maintaining high standards. Skilled in troubleshooting and precision work.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Apprentice,then Tradesman Sheetmetal Engineer

Stratco

Infantry Rifleman

NZ Army

Served in NZ army territorial forces in infantry for 2 years

Metal Fabricater

Metalworks
10.2017 - Current

Manufacture and fabrication of balustrades and handrails from mild,stainless steel and aluminum

Manufacture and fabrication of aluminum ute toolboxes and stainless rangehoods

Operation of CNC press brake and guillotine,cutting and folding various types and thicknesses of metal

Various general sheetmetal and fabrication jobs and projects

Mig and tig welding of mild,stainless steels and aluminum

Metal Fabricater

Metalcraft Engineering
04.2005 - 01.2017

Manufacture and fabrication of balustrades and handrails from mild and stainless steel

Manufacture and fabrication of products for the glass industry such as frails,trolleys and racks for the transportation and storage of glass

Mig and tig welding of stainless and mild steel and aluminum

Metal Fabricater

Wallis Commercial Interiors,Dewood Interiors,Byron Products
03.1999 - 02.2005

Manufacture and fabrication of stainless steel refrigerator cabinets,cold plates,hot/cold food displays and sink benches

Manufacture and fabrication of aluminum and stainless components for ambulances and transport vehicles and some mechanical assembly

Operation of press brakes and guillotines,mig and tig welding for stainless steel and aluminum

Silver soldering of copper pipe for coldplates

Metal Fabricater

Payne Sheetmetal Ltd,Falcon Engineering,JJ O'Connor Ltd
08.1997 - 03.1999

Manufacture and fabrication of stainless steel tanks for wine industry

Manufacture of ducting for air conditioning systems

Manufacture and fabrication of conveyors and various projects for fruit and food industries from mild,stainless steel and aluminum

Sheet Metal Worker,Metal Fabricater

Wright Machinery,Brilliant Stages,Sanyo Gallencamp
06.1995 - 06.1997

Fabrication of snack food conveyors from mild and stainless steels and assembly of conveyors

Manufacture and fabrication of platforms and walkways for conveyors to be mounted on

Manufacture of panels and components for commercial appliances

Fabrication of components for rock concert stages

Apprentice,then Tradesman Sheetmetal Engineer

Stratco Oakleys Ltd
01.1990 - 05.1995

Completed apprenticeship as Sheetmetal Engineer manufacturing and fabricating stainless tanks,duct work hoods and hoppers,guards and various projects from various types and thicknesses of metals

Education

Trade Certificate Sheetmetal Engineering - Trades Engineering

Otago, And Open Polytech
New Zealand

Skills

    Proficient in mig and tig welding,metal fabrication and sheetmetal work of various types of metals

    I consider myself an honest,diligent,reliable employee

Timeline

Metal Fabricater

Metalworks
10.2017 - Current

Metal Fabricater

Metalcraft Engineering
04.2005 - 01.2017

Metal Fabricater

Wallis Commercial Interiors,Dewood Interiors,Byron Products
03.1999 - 02.2005

Metal Fabricater

Payne Sheetmetal Ltd,Falcon Engineering,JJ O'Connor Ltd
08.1997 - 03.1999

Sheet Metal Worker,Metal Fabricater

Wright Machinery,Brilliant Stages,Sanyo Gallencamp
06.1995 - 06.1997

Apprentice,then Tradesman Sheetmetal Engineer

Stratco Oakleys Ltd
01.1990 - 05.1995

Apprentice,then Tradesman Sheetmetal Engineer

Stratco

Infantry Rifleman

NZ Army

Trade Certificate Sheetmetal Engineering - Trades Engineering

Otago, And Open Polytech
Aaron Sweeney