Leila Brewerton
Waihi,WKO
Summary
Motivated apprentice plumber with strong plumbing knowledge and attention to detail. Proven ability to operate tools safely and collaborate with teams to ensure successful project completion while adhering to all safety protocols.
Always keen to learn new skills and happy to work as a team member and also alone .
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Plumber
Pipes2Nails
Athenree, Waihi Beach
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted lead plumber in repairing and maintaining plumbing fixtures, enhancing overall service quality.
- Operated hand and power tools safely during installation tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a hazard-free work environment.
- Communicated with clients to understand plumbing needs and provide support.
- Connected pipe sections, tubing, and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, and plastic solvent.
- Repaired leaking valves, replaced defective washers and gaskets, repaired or replaced broken pipes.
- Gained trade knowledge through networking and attending professional development courses. by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars.
Dental Lab Technician
Brunswick Dental Chambers
South Canterbury, Timaru
11.2011 - 04.2021
- Fabricated, altered and repaired dental devices such as dentures and orthodontic appliances.
- Created night guards and mouth guards by fabricating acrylic splints from impressions taken from patients' mouths.
- Collaborated with dentists to ensure accurate specifications for restorations.
- Communicated with dentists regarding patient needs and specifications for dental prostheses.
- Created models of patients' mouth by pouring plaster into dental impressions and allowing plaster to set.
- Built and shaped wax teeth using small hand tools.
- Combined plasters and acrylics for accurate fabrication of dental devices. to pour into molds, creating dental apparatuses and prosthetics.
- Reviewed orders, instructions, and prescriptions written by professionals to complete work accurately.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for daily operations in the lab.
Dental Laboratory Technician
Timaru Dental Laboratory
South Canterbury, Timaru
10.1995 - 11.2011
- Collaborated with dentists to clarify restoration specifications, enhancing accuracy in final products.
- Designed orthodontic appliances tailored to patient needs and dentist instructions.
- Reviewed instructions, and prescriptions written by professionals to complete work accurately.
- Prepared dental impressions and models of teeth utilizing waxes, plaster, and other materials.
- Repaired existing prosthetics including relines, rebases, repairs and adjustments.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure operational efficiency and safety standards.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while operating heavy machinery within the lab environment.
- Conducted regular maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- Managed inventory of materials, ensuring availability for production needs.
- Assisted in training new technicians on laboratory processes and equipment use.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry trends and practices with new developments in the field through continuing education courses.
Assembler and dispatcher
Engineering Computer Services
Waikato, Hamilton
03.1995 - 10.1995
- Assembled electronic components to produce FM Band expanders following detailed specifications.
- Operated hand tools and machinery to complete assembly tasks, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications.
- Operated drill presses to perform precise machining tasks.
- Trained new employees on assembly techniques and workplace procedures effectively.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency.
- Maintain a clean work area by sweeping up debris from assembly operations.
- Measured cable, compiled component orders, and packaged for courier dispatch, facilitating timely delivery.
Junior Dental Technician
Timaru Dental Laboratory
South Canterbury, Timaru
02.1992 - 12.1994
- Created models of patients' mouth by pouring plaster into dental impressions and allowing plaster to set.
- Fabricated dentures, partials, and other dental prosthetics from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Created custom molds for orthodontic appliances using alginate or plaster material.
- Performed repairs on dentures and partial dentures.
- Mixed plasters, acrylic to pour into molds, creating dental apparatuses and prosthetics.
- Worked closely with other technicians to ensure that all orders were completed accurately within time constraints.
- Reviewed instructions, and prescriptions written by professionals to complete work accurately.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to changes in dental technologies or procedures.
- Cleaned laboratory equipment.
Education
Plumbing, Gasfitting And Drainlaying
Wintec
Hamilton, NZ05-2026
Diploma in Dental Technology - Dental Technology
Central Institute of Technology
Heretaunga, NZ11-1991
Skills
- Plumbing installation
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Hand and power tools
- Pipe installation
- Safety compliance
- Job site safety
- Hold a full Car license, can drive a manual gearbox and have Heavy traffic license
- Completed a basic welding course back in 2010
- Used to working with equipment and hand tools both in the Dental Laboratory and Plumbing fields
Timeline
Apprentice Plumber
Pipes2Nails
05.2021 - Current
Dental Lab Technician
Brunswick Dental Chambers
11.2011 - 04.2021
Dental Laboratory Technician
Timaru Dental Laboratory
10.1995 - 11.2011
Assembler and dispatcher
Engineering Computer Services
03.1995 - 10.1995
Junior Dental Technician
Timaru Dental Laboratory
02.1992 - 12.1994
Plumbing, Gasfitting And Drainlaying
Wintec
Diploma in Dental Technology - Dental Technology
Central Institute of Technology