George Gaffley
Hilbert Street ,Perth WA
Summary
Significant experience in Boilermaking and achieving a high level of accuracy Proven ability to work hard and complete tasks within deadlines Excellent Problem solver with initiative Proven ability to relate and work well with staff and thrive on a motivated team environment Proactive with a responsible attitude to work. A strong focus on health and safety focus. Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Internet. Languages: English and Afrikaans
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Fitter/ Welder (Contractor)
TRADEFORCE RECRUITMENT
12.2007
- Shutdown contract at James Hardie
- Maintenance, mechanical fitting
- Shutdown contract at Pacific Steel
- Structural steel worker, on conveyors
Maintenance Fitter Welder (Boilermaker)
STEEL SERV
06.2010 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: (Blue scope steel mill)
- Workshop TC
- Work on kress; excavators; loader buckets
- FAB conveyors
- Welding & Plant maintenance
- Change Crane ropes
- Rebuild new plant (wash world) structural steel
- In proof on safety (design and build new wash pad)
- Training apprentices (4th year)
- Maintenance on crusher and conveyors
- (Blue scope steel mill)
- Change GET on loaders
- Working on jaw and cone crushers
- Rebuild of loader buckets, hoppers and chutes.
- Replacing liner plates and developing deadbox to extend wear
Fitter/ Welder(Boilermaker)
T.P ENGINEERING
07.2008 - 06.2010
- 4711 MIG Welding
- Fabrication and welding
- Site work – Visy Recycling; Griffins; Bluebird; Atlas Concrete; Coca Cola
- Draw 3D drawings
- Rolling of Bitumen tanks for Fulton Hogan
- CNC Plate bender
- Pipe work O/D 700mm and up
- Work done on NZ Navy vessels
- Vetarra feed mill –Building the plant and install chain conveyors,pelletpress,bucket conveyors ,fab and fit s/steel cones in silos
- SA ENGINEERING Ltd
- Main Feeds plant maintenance
- Shawn Luiters
- 021881198
Fitter/ Welder
COAST SITE WELDING & RIGGING
10.2003 - 06.2008
- 4711 in MIG Welding
- Fabrication and welding
- Maintaining on welding machines and repairs of handsets
- Replacing of bearings and brakes – on Favco 750 crane
- Rigging of structural steel work
- Building crane bases
- Handrail connections of apartment buildings
Boilermaker/Maintenance
NAMAKWA SANDS LIMITED
04.1996 - 07.2003
- Commission of new plant Arc Furness 2
- Work on arc furnace and tapping floor
- Manufacturing and welding – MIG, TIG, Stick and Gas welding
- Modification and developing new equipment improving on existing equipment
- Plant maintenance – mechanic fitting
- Breakdowns
- Repair of launders; hoppers; electrode seals; feed pipes and conveyors
- Repairs on mudgun and drill
- Call outs
- Stand-by
Boilermaker
GEN-TEC ENGINEERING SERVICES
08.1993 - 03.1996
- General Fitter/ Welder duties
- Ship repair – De Beers marine
- Pipe Fitting
- Welding – MIG , Stick and gas
Education
NZQA Certificate - N1, N2 and N3 – Plating and Structural Steel
Diploma in Manufacturing Process - Level 5
Certificate in Structural Plater - Boilermaker
Metal and Engineering Industries Artisan Training Board
09.1993
Trade Diploma - Boilermaker (Fitter Welder)
Union Structural Engineering works
07.1993
Skills
- Boilermaker
- Fitter Welder
- Plating
- Structural Steel
- Manufacturing Process
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk Inventor
- SolidWorks
- CNC Setting
- CNC Programming
- Edgecam
- Casting
- Machining
- Forging
- Rolling
- Fabrication
- Extrusion
- Surface Finishing
- Organisation Structures
- Product Specification
- Capital Cost
- Tool Costs
- Cost-Effectiveness
- Regulatory Requirements
- MS Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Access
- Internet
Hobbies and Interests
- Maintaining my fitness
- Jazz music
- Travelling
- Spending time with family and friends
- Running marathons
Training
Certificate in Structural Plater (Boilermaker), 09/01/93, Metal and Engineering Industries Artisan Training Board (Manpower Training)
References
- Geoff Keen, Job title, Coast Site Welding & Rigging, Auckland, 021-029-16957
- Peter Bourke, Job title, T.P Engineering, Auckland, 021572710
- Andrew Basillie, Maintenance Manager, Steel Serv, 021638150
Contact
Manurewa, Auckland 2102
Personal Information
- Health Status: Excellent
- Date of Birth: 08/09/69
- Driving License: Full NZ Licence (Class 1)
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Maintenance Fitter Welder (Boilermaker)
STEEL SERV
06.2010 - 01.2025
Fitter/ Welder(Boilermaker)
T.P ENGINEERING
07.2008 - 06.2010
Fitter/ Welder (Contractor)
TRADEFORCE RECRUITMENT
12.2007
Fitter/ Welder
COAST SITE WELDING & RIGGING
10.2003 - 06.2008
Boilermaker/Maintenance
NAMAKWA SANDS LIMITED
04.1996 - 07.2003
Boilermaker
GEN-TEC ENGINEERING SERVICES
08.1993 - 03.1996
NZQA Certificate - N1, N2 and N3 – Plating and Structural Steel
Diploma in Manufacturing Process - Level 5
Certificate in Structural Plater - Boilermaker
Metal and Engineering Industries Artisan Training Board
Trade Diploma - Boilermaker (Fitter Welder)
Union Structural Engineering works
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