Nathan Gilligan
Pyes Pa,Tauranga
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plasterer
Get Plastered
Levin, Manawatu
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepared surfaces for plaster application by cleaning and smoothing walls.
- Mixed plaster to achieve desired consistency for various applications.
- Applied plaster using trowels and other hand tools for even coverage.
- Finished surfaces by sanding and polishing to meet quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition for optimal performance.
- Mixed and applied plaster to walls, ceilings, and floors of buildings.
- Cleaned up work areas after job completion.
Laborer
Edifice
Levin, Manawatu
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials for various projects.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow and operational processes.
- Assisted in the installation of structural components on various bridge projects.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
- Followed blueprints and project plans to complete construction tasks accurately.
Labourer
On Your Knees Flooring
Levin, Manawatu
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Installed various carpet types in residential and commercial spaces.
- Prepared subfloors by cleaning and leveling surfaces before installation.
- Applied adhesive materials to secure carpet edges and seams effectively.
- Maintained tools and equipment for optimal performance during installations.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during all flooring projects.
Small Engine Mechanic
NZ Mowing
Judgeford, Wellington
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Performed routine maintenance on various small engines and machinery.
- Repaired and replaced defective parts in lawnmowers and outdoor equipment.
- Maintained a clean and organized workshop environment for safety compliance.
- Conducted safety checks on equipment before servicing to ensure proper functioning.
- Documented service records accurately for customer reference and follow-up communication.
- Performed regular preventative maintenance tasks such as oil changes and filter replacements.
- Performed diagnostics and repairs on a variety of small engines, including lawn mowers, snow blowers, chainsaws and leaf blowers.
- Disassembled engines to gain access to defective parts for removal or repair.
- Tested repaired equipment to ensure proper performance.
- Used chemicals and high-pressure water systems to clean engines and equipment after repairs.
- Followed safety protocols while performing repair work in the shop or at customer sites.
D.M Recycilink
Seaview
11.2010 - 01.2011
- Dismantling fridges/washing machines etc.
- Grinding refrigerator motors
- General sorting of different types of metals
Labourer
Summerset Farm
Martinborough
10.2008 - 12.2008
- Cutting, washing and packaging pumpkin
- Bagging mulch
- Loading sheep
Education
NZ Welding School
Tawa03.2008
Pre Apprentice Training course - Mechanics, English, Mathematics, Graphic Art, Computers and Social Studies
Heretaunga College
Upper Hutt10.2007
Skills
- Plaster application
- Tool maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Equipment handling
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Attentive to detail
- Excellent work ethic
- Site cleaning
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Avoid welding hazards with safe working practices, 21907
- Demonstrate knowledge of safety on engineering worksites, 21911
- Apply safe working practices on an engineering worksite, 21912
- Select, use and care for engineering handtools, 2395
- Select, use and maintain portable hand held engineering power tools, 2396
- Weld stainless steel sheet with the GTAW process, 2676
- Weld aluminium with the GTAW process in the downhand positions, 2677
- Weld steel up to 10 mm thick with the MMAW in the downhand positions, 2682
- Cut metals using manual thermal processes, 2683
- Measure with non-complex devices used in engineering, 4433
- Recognise basic geometric form in engineering, 4434
- Select, use and care for engineering marking-out equipment, 4436
- Solve problems which require calculation with whole numbers, 8489
Hobbies and Interests
- Welding
- Working with cars
- Generally having fun.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/09/92
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Plasterer
Get Plastered
04.2022 - 05.2023
Laborer
Edifice
03.2021 - 01.2022
Labourer
On Your Knees Flooring
01.2020 - 02.2021
Small Engine Mechanic
NZ Mowing
03.2015 - 02.2016
D.M Recycilink
11.2010 - 01.2011
Labourer
Summerset Farm
10.2008 - 12.2008
NZ Welding School
Pre Apprentice Training course - Mechanics, English, Mathematics, Graphic Art, Computers and Social Studies
Heretaunga College
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