Bradley Baartz
Churchill
Summary
Dedicated Metal Fabrication and Steel Placing Specialist recognized for improving construction safety and operational efficiency at Pacific Steelfixing Limited in both permanent and FIFO roles. Expertise in advanced welding techniques combined with strong communication skills has facilitated the successful completion of complex projects. Known for delivering high-quality results through reliability and effective teamwork. Career aspirations include further enhancing project outcomes while advancing safety standards within the industry.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Steel Fixer - FIFO
Pac
Auckland
01.2023 - Current
- Fabricate and assemble structural steel components such as columns, beams, girders, trusses, stairs, lintels, metal decking and reinforcing bars.
- Used bolt cutters and power saws to cut rebar into correct lengths.
- Positioned and cut steel bars to bolt bars down for reinforcement.
- Used signal hoisting equipment and cranes to hoist steel beams, girders and columns into place.
- Operated drills and punches to fabricate or alter and parts.
- Assessed blueprints and specifications to determine aspects of project before work started.
- Clean up debris from worksite upon completion of job duties.
- Set up hoisting equipment to lift and place structural steel items.
- Connected prefabricated units to form large sections and prepared for concrete pours.
- Supervised crew members in proper steel placement in locations.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams and girders according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.
- Collaborated with construction foreman to establish and confirm task sequences and reinforcing requirements.
Fabrication Welder - FIFO
Pacific Steelfixing Limited
Auckland
01.2023 - Current
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- 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.
Startrack
01.2022 - Current
- Packing trucks
- Delivering freight
- Ensuring freight is packed to industry standards
- Working in accordance with company safety procedures
One Harvest
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Following recipe procedure
- Maintained the required industry safety standards
- Repaired site machinery and blades
Ipswich City Council
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Mowing and yard maintenance
- Worked effectively in both a solo and team-based environment
- General use and knowledge of most horticulture tools
DB Schenker
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Picking and packing
- Efficiently processing orders in a fast-paced environment
JPS Dinmore
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: MEAT WORKS
- Process line work
- Fixed broken machines
- Packed and stored beef
- MEAT WORKS
APPRENTICE BOILERMAKER (3 YEAR)
MACON INDUSTRIES IPSWICH (WULKURAKA)
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Fabricator
- Welder
- Worked on machinery (guillotine, cropper, band saw, grinder, tacking, rollers, press, over head crane)
ASH INDUSTRIES
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Followed OHS
- Completed tasks as instructed
- Observed active workers
- Packed up tools
- Transferred building materials to preferred positions
Cook
KFC YAMANTO
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Prepared food
- Presentation of food
- Followed OHS
- Follow Food Safety Handling Procedures
- Deep cleaning
- Waste management
WORK EXPERIENCE
ANTHONY BAUER PLUMBING
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Digging holes
- Fix sewerage clogs
- Organize tools
- Fix taps
Education
Working On Elevated Platforms -
Vertical Horizons
Auckland, NZ05-2024
Working in Confined Spaces -
Vertical Horizons
Auckland, NZ05-2024
Forklift Licence -
Vertical Horizons
Auckland, NZ04-2024
Working At Heights Certificate -
Vertical Horizons
Auckland, NZ04-2024
YEAR 12 GRADUATE - English Communication, Pre-vocational Mathematics, Industrial Technology Studies, Marine and Aquatic Practices, Recreational Studies
Ipswich state high school
IpswichCERTIFICATE I - INFORMATION, DIGITAL MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY
IPSWICH STATE HIGH SCHOOL
IpswichCERTIFICATE II - SPORTS & RECREATION
IPSWICH STATE HIGH SCHOOL
IpswichCERTIFICATE II - CIVIL CONSTRUCTION
TICKET - WORKING AT HEIGHTS
WHITE CARD -
TICKET - INCLINED SPACES
BOILER MAKER - FOURTH YEAR APPRENTICE
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork
- Machinery Operation
- Architectural Drawing
- Time Management
- Physical Fitness
- Reliability
- Trustworthiness
- Punctuality
- Organization
- Willingness to Learn
- Construction safety
- Power tool operation
- Rebar ties
- Concrete pouring
- Scaffolding setup
- Steel bending
- Wire mesh experience
- Worksite cleanliness
- Measurement accuracy
- Safety awareness
- Housekeeping skills
- Welding techniques
- Hand tool proficiency
- Metal fabrication
- Hand and power tools
- Reinforcement placement
- Rebar installation
- Plan interpretation
- Formwork setting
Hobbies and Interests
- Driving
- Outdoor activities
- Travel
- Sports
References
- Derek Durocher, Project Manager, Ipswich City Council, 07 3810 6182, 0419 000 247
- Josh Robertson, Pipe Layer, Sub Contractor Ipswich City Council, 0431156714
- Kreshmare Hoff, Fencing and Retaining Walls
- Andrea Dunn, Steel Fixer and Welding Fabricator, Pacific Steelfixing Limited, +64273786856
Timeline
Steel Fixer - FIFO
Pac
01.2023 - Current
Fabrication Welder - FIFO
Pacific Steelfixing Limited
01.2023 - Current
Startrack
01.2022 - Current
One Harvest
09.2021 - 12.2021
Ipswich City Council
03.2021 - 08.2021
DB Schenker
01.2020 - 08.2020
JPS Dinmore
01.2019 - 12.2019
APPRENTICE BOILERMAKER (3 YEAR)
MACON INDUSTRIES IPSWICH (WULKURAKA)
01.2015 - 12.2018
ASH INDUSTRIES
01.2014 - 12.2014
Cook
KFC YAMANTO
01.2014 - 12.2014
WORK EXPERIENCE
ANTHONY BAUER PLUMBING
05.2013 - 08.2013
Working On Elevated Platforms -
Vertical Horizons
Working in Confined Spaces -
Vertical Horizons
Forklift Licence -
Vertical Horizons
Working At Heights Certificate -
Vertical Horizons
YEAR 12 GRADUATE - English Communication, Pre-vocational Mathematics, Industrial Technology Studies, Marine and Aquatic Practices, Recreational Studies
Ipswich state high school
CERTIFICATE I - INFORMATION, DIGITAL MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY
IPSWICH STATE HIGH SCHOOL
CERTIFICATE II - SPORTS & RECREATION
IPSWICH STATE HIGH SCHOOL
CERTIFICATE II - CIVIL CONSTRUCTION
TICKET - WORKING AT HEIGHTS
WHITE CARD -
TICKET - INCLINED SPACES
BOILER MAKER - FOURTH YEAR APPRENTICE
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