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Paula Tuivailala

Paula Tuivailala

Otahuhu,AUK

Summary

Precision-driven Fabrication Welder known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding techniques critical to fabricating high-quality products. Excel in interpreting blueprints and executing complex welding projects with precision. Strong communication and teamwork abilities ensure successful collaboration on diverse projects.

Talented professional experienced in welding, metal cutting and soldering. Brings strong attention to safety and quality. Team player with skills to read, understand and implement complex instructions.

Talented fabrication welder skilled in reading and applying technical drawings and consistently delivered high quality products. Excellent attention to detail reduced waste and resulted in increased efficiency. Operated machinery, including to fabricate items and comply with government guidelines.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Fabrication Welder

Dean Steel Ldt
Papakura
10.2020 - Current
  • Assisted with the installation of fabricated items at customer sites.
  • Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
  • Attended regular safety meetings to stay up-to-date on best practices while working with hazardous materials.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
  • Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
  • Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
  • Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
  • Positioned and secured workpieces using hoists, wire and banding machines or hand tools.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks or other transportation vehicles for delivery purposes.
  • Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
  • Checked finished products for conformance to engineering standards before shipping out.
  • Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
  • Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.

Skills

  • Gas tungsten arc welding
  • TIG welding
  • Stainless steel welding
  • Stick welding
  • Oxy-acetylene welding
  • Power tool safety
  • Welding procedure verification
  • Welding procedure specification
  • Parts fabrication
  • Weld testing
  • Carbon steel
  • Shop drawings
  • Pipe welding
  • High-level welding
  • Fabrication
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • MIG welding

Timeline

Fabrication Welder

Dean Steel Ldt
10.2020 - Current
Paula Tuivailala