James Jones
Whanganui
Summary
Accomplished Welding Fabricator with expertise in MIG welding and safety compliance, honed at MTR Engineering. Demonstrated ability to enhance project efficiency through meticulous blueprint interpretation and effective task organization. Recognized for consistently achieving high-quality welds while fostering teamwork and communication across trades. Committed to maintaining industry standards and improving operational performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Fabricator
MTR Engineering
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Acquired valuable insights into blueprint reading and interpretation, enabling accurate execution of project requirements.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Performed thorough inspections of completed welds, ensuring adherence to design specifications and high-quality workmanship.
- Utilized advanced blueprint reading skills for accurately interpreting project requirements prior to commencing work.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning, and welding techniques.
- Improved project completion times with efficient organization of welding tasks and effective coordination with other trades.
- Welded, cut and bent steel as necessary with torches, metal shears, and welding equipment.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
Fabrication Welder
Elite Mechanical Engineering
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Assembled and welded components to create metal structures.
- Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
- Established maintenance schedules to ensure timely completion of all required tasks while minimizing disruptions to operations.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
Butcher
Alliance Group
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Complied with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations for safe food preparation.
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow, resulting in smooth daily operations.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, adhering to strict sanitation regulations within the butcher shop.
Welding Fabricator
Brent Smith Trailers
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Gained confidence in operating power tools and heavy machinery under the guidance of experienced mentors for versatile project support.
- Developed strong attention to detail while inspecting finished welds for compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Achieved consistent improvement in weld quality by diligently practicing various welding techniques.
- Facilitated smoother project transitions by maintaining clear and accurate documentation of fabrication procedures.
- Performed routine maintenance on fabrication equipment, extending its lifespan and minimizing repair costs.
- Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
- Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
- Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards.
- Monitored inventory, keeping necessary supplies on hand.
Maintenance Engineer Trainee
R.J's Licorice
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
- Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
- Investigated and corrected mechanical problems with machinery.
- Diagnosed and resolved machine operation variations and equipment problems.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular inspections, identifying hazards, and recommending corrective actions.
- Reduced downtime, meticulously scheduling repairs during off-peak hours.
Education
Graduate Certificate - New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication
Ucol
Palmerston North, MWT05.2018
Skills
- MIG welding
- Grinding and finishing techniques
- Study techniques
- Safety compliance
Timeline
Welding Fabricator
MTR Engineering
07.2024 - 04.2025
Fabrication Welder
Elite Mechanical Engineering
02.2023 - 09.2023
Butcher
Alliance Group
11.2021 - 07.2022
Welding Fabricator
Brent Smith Trailers
10.2019 - 02.2021
Maintenance Engineer Trainee
R.J's Licorice
07.2018 - 02.2019
Graduate Certificate - New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication
Ucol
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