Reynaldo Cantos
East Tamaki,New Zealand
Summary
Dedicated Fabrication Welder with extensive hands-on experience in TIG, SMAW, FCAW and GMAW welding, seeking to take the next career step as an independent contractor catering to various welding requirements of the manufacturing and construction industries. Highly skilled in operating a wide array of shop and welding tools, schematic interpretation, material properties of sheet metals and grinding equipment. Self motivated, Detail- Oriented and thorough at all times. Great organisational skills, time management and interaction skills with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Value integrity and Professionalism in everything I do.
Detail-oriented Fabricator/Welder with expertise in TIG Welding and Blueprint Interpretation. Proven ability to maintain quality standards and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabricator / Welder - Contract Labour
Integrated Maintenance Group
East Tāmaki, New Zealand
08.2017 - 11.2025
- Integrated Maintenance Group Workshop
- Port of Auckland (August 2019 - Aug 2025)
- Fabricated custom parts from raw materials using manual machining equipment.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area for safety compliance.
- Assembled products according to specifications and quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes.
Fitter / Welder
SPIIND Industrial Engineers
Marsden Point, New Zealand
09.2013 - 12.2016
- Fitter/Welder - OI Glass Auckland Shutdown (19 Sep - 14 Oct 14 2016)
- 1st Class Welder - SPIIND Wiri, Auckland Workshop (5-16 Sep 2016)
- 1st Class Welder - Fonterra Kauri Plant (May 2016)
- Fitter/Welder- Te Mahi Hou CCR Project- Refining NZ (Sep 2013- Aug 2015)
Fabricator Welder/ Pipe Welder
Culham Engineering Co. Ltd.
Whangarei, New Zealand
07.2008 - 08.2013
- The New Venture (Te Mahi Hou) Expansion Project - Refining NZ (Feb - Aug 2013)
- Maintenance Team - Refining NZ (Sep 2008 - Jan 2013)
FCAW / TIG Welder
EPTEC New Zealand
Whangarei, New Zealand
02.2007 - 01.2008
Fabricator / Welder - Contract Labour
Cullham Engineering Co. Ltd.
Whangarei, New Zealand
- Golden Bay Cement - Shutdown (31 January - 9 February 2017)
- Refining NZ / Marsden Point Oil Refinery - Shutdown (6 - 17 March 2017)
Education
Welding Qualification - AS/NZS 2980:2007.Appendix F
South Pacific Industrial Limited
Welder Performance Qualification - ASME_IX
South Pacific Industrial Limited
Welder Qualification Sheet - ASME IX 2010
SPI Industrial Engineers
Welder Qualification Sheet - ASME IX 2010
SPI Industrial Engineers
Welder Qualification Sheet - BS EN 287-1:2004
SPI Industrial Engineers
Certificate of Competency in Height Safety -
Elite Training Services Ltd and Northtec
Welder Performance Qualification - ASME IX
Cullham Engineering Company Ltd
Welder Performance Qualification - ASME IX
Cullham Engineering Company Ltd
Welder Performance Qualification -
Cullham Engineering Company Ltd
Skills
- TIG Welding
- SMAW Welding
- FCAW Welding
- GMAW Welding
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Schematic Interpretation
- Occupational Health and Safety Management
- Problem Solving
References
Available upon request
Residency Status
New Zealand Passport
Welding Qualifications
- AS/NZS 2980:2007.Appendix F, 05/16/16, NZ Welder Qualification Test for Stainless Steel Tube for the Food and Dairy Industry Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (141)
- ASME_IX Welder Performance Qualification - SMAW, 05/06/16, South Pacific Industrial Limited
- ASME IX 2010 Welder Qualification Sheet - GTAW, 09/11/13, SPI Industrial Engineers
- ASME IX 2010 Welder Qualification Sheet - GTAW / SMAW, 09/11/13, SPI Industrial Engineers
- BS EN 287-1:2004 Welder Qualification Sheet, 09/11/13, SPI Industrial Engineers
- Certificate of Competency in Height Safety, 09/02/08, Elite Training Services Ltd and Northtec
- ASME IX Welder Performance Qualification - FCAW, 08/06/08, Cullham Engineering Company Ltd
- ASME IX Welder Performance Qualification - GTAW, 07/31/08, Cullham Engineering Company Ltd
- ASME IX Welder Performance Qualification - GTAW / SMAW, 07/30/08, Cullham Engineering Company Ltd
Timeline
Fabricator / Welder - Contract Labour
Integrated Maintenance Group
08.2017 - 11.2025
Fitter / Welder
SPIIND Industrial Engineers
09.2013 - 12.2016
Fabricator Welder/ Pipe Welder
Culham Engineering Co. Ltd.
07.2008 - 08.2013
FCAW / TIG Welder
EPTEC New Zealand
02.2007 - 01.2008
Fabricator / Welder - Contract Labour
Cullham Engineering Co. Ltd.
Welding Qualification - AS/NZS 2980:2007.Appendix F
South Pacific Industrial Limited
Welder Performance Qualification - ASME_IX
South Pacific Industrial Limited
Welder Qualification Sheet - ASME IX 2010
SPI Industrial Engineers
Welder Qualification Sheet - ASME IX 2010
SPI Industrial Engineers
Welder Qualification Sheet - BS EN 287-1:2004
SPI Industrial Engineers
Certificate of Competency in Height Safety -
Elite Training Services Ltd and Northtec
Welder Performance Qualification - ASME IX
Cullham Engineering Company Ltd
Welder Performance Qualification - ASME IX
Cullham Engineering Company Ltd
Welder Performance Qualification -
Cullham Engineering Company Ltd