Frano Anderson

Completed fabrication and welding of structural steel beams, portal frames, heavy machinery components, and vehicle chassis repairs.

Conducted high-precision pipe welding and fabrication for various industrial applications.

Managed heavy equipment repairs, including crack repairs using oxy gas cutting and air arc gouging

Installed and repaired brake systems and wheel hubs for heavy vehicles and trailers.

Operated press brakes, rollers, and cutting machines for sheet metal and steel fabrication.

Conducted onsite welding and crane operations for lifting and transporting heavy components.

Occasionally went out in the crane truck for standalone lift jobs, ensuring safe and efficient operations

Gained experience in machining, operating lathes and mills for precision engineering work.

Worked on stainless steel and aluminium fabrication, including TIG welding toolboxes, pump covers, and protective structures.

Ensured strict adherence to workplace safety protocols and industry standards.

Provided mentorship and support to junior staff and apprentices to maintain efficiency and high-quality workmanship.

Gained experience in mmaw (arc welding) competent to weld in all positions and in the feild

I have worked on 3 separate dairy farms before I started engineering, first farm was 400 cows, second farm was 1600 cows and last farm was 300 cows, and also grew up on my grandfathers 500 cow farm. Farming jobs were all very similar and duties included:

Stock work

Milking cows

Fencing

Support farm operations, gaining valuable teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Developed hands-on experience with operating and maintaining machinery in a rural environment.