Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic
Salesi Nonu

Salesi Nonu

Mangere East,AUK

Summary

Hardworking Construction Worker,WTR endorsement qualified to drive excavators , Rollers etc and a Leader with hands-on experience preparing and laying concrete materials and stacking. Skilled in interpreting blueprints, applying finishing techniques and leveling surfaces. Detailed and organized individual possessing deep knowledge of forklift and spreading and smoothing tool operations. Resourceful Construction Professional with experience in corporate construction and residential home projects. Team Player with knowledge in Building Foundation and Construction Sites. Independent multi-tasker to facilitate projects through completion. Motivates laborer committed to learning and implementing skilled trades and meeting customer needs. Follows instructions and leads others with equal proficiency. Cultivates productive working relationships and instills confidence and trust. Disciplined hard working individual, focused on completing highest quality construction work. Skilled laborer with manual dexterity, depth perception and reading and math skills to add value to diverse job site roles. Committed to learning skilled trades and to long-range career in field. Hardworking employee with Customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adapt at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Entry – level Fabricator with well-established knowledge of reading blueprints and specifications for complex installations. Trained in safety protocols. Hands-on, relationship-building Construction Laborer Leading Hand with over 8 Years of experience managing a variety of Teams in operating different Construction Sites across Sydney. Talented Construction profession specialized in quality control and supervision of new construction and rehabilitation of publicly constructed bridge, roadways, earthwork, paving, drainage systems, concrete placement, utility relocation, reinforced steel placement and safety coordination. Competent in supervising field construction sequencing, costing and scheduling while ensuring compliance with plans, specifications and quality control standards. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Reliable Leading Hand and Team leader, Bilingual and successful in meeting tight job deadlines.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Civil Carpenter/Machine Operator

Heron Civil Construction (Port of Auckland)
, Auckland
05.2025 - Current

- Wharf maintenance

- remove old kerping/waler/ladder/tire/fendering

- install new kerb/waler/ladder/fendering

- paint/waterblast fendring

- paint the channel in the wharf edge

- prep tire for hanging replace fendering

METAL FABRICATOR

Commercial Metals
Penrose, Auckland
01.2024 - Current
  • W,T,R Endorsement experiences , driving Excavators, Rollers etc
  • Verify accuracy of finished pieces with measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
  • Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions using electric arc-welding equipment.
  • Monitored construction progress, communicated project updates and identified potential problems or delays.
  • Conducted daily site inspections to ensure safety regulations were being adhered to.
  • Inspect welded surfaces to ensure they meet specifications.
  • Grind off excess weld materials from joints using portable grinders or buffers.
  • Operate cutting torch or welding machine to cut or join metal parts according to layout specifications.
  • Install hardware on fabricated items such as hinges, handle or brackets using hand tools.
  • Repair worn parts by welding on extra layers of metal.
  • Mark reference lines onto workpieces prior to fabrication operations.
  • Supervised daily construction activities on residential building projects.
  • Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure timely project completion.
  • Monitored safety compliance and enforced regulations on job sites.
  • Managed workflow to optimize labor and material costs effectively.
  • Trained new staff on safety protocols and equipment usage.
  • Conducted regular inspections to assess work quality and progress.
  • Communicated project updates to stakeholders and team members regularly.
  • Implemented best practices to improve overall work efficiency on-site.
  • Inspected daily construction to determine project progress, contract compliance and safety.

Pipeline Operator

PIPELINE & CIVIL
Ranui, Auckland
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Using Wrecker for wrecking allocating rocks to be interacted
  • Pipe-laying & pipe wrap and pipe plastering
  • Using digger for digging Pipeline
  • Fixing Roads like pothole and unfinished roads
  • Back-fillings road /drainage /Pipe-laying hole
  • Rolling Surfaces to make it smooth
  • Building Gab-ion Basket and Gab-ion Wall
  • Jackhammering rocks by using a breaker.
  • Build retain -wall
  • Water Pumping for clearance
  • Spotter on Site.
  • Operates large machineries

FORMWORK LABORER

BKH Group LTD
Blacktown, Australia
08.2021 - 11.2023
  • Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials and machines from trucks and trailers.
  • Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
  • Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
  • Worked with team mates to move steel forms.
  • Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
  • Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
  • Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
  • Set up scaffolding, braces and other temporary structures to support crew during work.
  • Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
  • Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
  • Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
  • Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
  • Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
  • Operated power tools such as jackhammer, drills, saws, grinders to cut and shape wood or metal component.
  • Loaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were always followed on the job site.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on tools and equipment.
  • Conducted quality control inspection of finished work prior to pouring concrete.

CONSTRUCTION TEAM LEADER

Rock form Group
Parramatta, Australia
04.2017 - 09.2021
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Maximized resource utilization and achieved production targets by managing day to day usage of department resources.
  • Interact with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
  • Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
  • Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
  • Estimated times, material and labor costs used in project plans.
  • Focused on finishing work ahead of time but in sufficient ways with resources provided.
  • Making sure everyone is drained well and know what to do.

Education

NZQF 4237 - NZ Certificate Level 5 Supervision Construction

Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ
06-2025

LICENCES - WHEEL/TRACK/ROLLER LICENCE

WTR & CIVIL TRAINING LTD
05-2024

forklift licenses ton 3-10

Industrial Training Limited
03-2024

TLIF2080 - SAFETY ACCESS THE RAIL CORRIDOR

URS RAIL SAFETYE
SYDNEY/ AUSTRALIA
10-2021

High School Diploma -

TONGA COLLEGE
TONGA
11-2006

High School Diploma -

LIAHONA HIGH SCHOOL
TONGA
11-2005

Skills

  • Construction Management
  • Forklift Driving
  • Excavator
  • Rollers
  • Effective communication
  • Residential construction
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Safety policies and procedures
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Safety and Compliance
  • Basic Math
  • Protective Gear
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Safety-first Mentality
  • Attention to Detail
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Team Player
  • Problem-Solving
  • Superior Work Ethic
  • Form Construction and Removal
  • Budgeting

Timeline

Civil Carpenter/Machine Operator

Heron Civil Construction (Port of Auckland)
05.2025 - Current

Pipeline Operator

PIPELINE & CIVIL
01.2025 - 05.2025

METAL FABRICATOR

Commercial Metals
01.2024 - Current

FORMWORK LABORER

BKH Group LTD
08.2021 - 11.2023

CONSTRUCTION TEAM LEADER

Rock form Group
04.2017 - 09.2021

NZQF 4237 - NZ Certificate Level 5 Supervision Construction

Manukau Institute of Technology

LICENCES - WHEEL/TRACK/ROLLER LICENCE

WTR & CIVIL TRAINING LTD

forklift licenses ton 3-10

Industrial Training Limited

TLIF2080 - SAFETY ACCESS THE RAIL CORRIDOR

URS RAIL SAFETYE

High School Diploma -

TONGA COLLEGE

High School Diploma -

LIAHONA HIGH SCHOOL
Salesi Nonu