Samuel Prebble
Waihi,WKO
Summary
Accomplished Fitter Welder and Workshop Service Technician with 15 years experience. Skilled in welding techniques and mechanical aptitude, adept at problem-solving and improving product reliability. Skilled technician consistent in providing effective, durable solutions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fitter Welder
CMC Engineering
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
Workshop Service Technician
Central Transport LTD
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Worked closely with quality assurance teams to identify and resolve recurring issues, reducing the number of warranty claims and improving overall product reliability.
- Ensured timely completion of work orders by prioritizing tasks effectively based on urgency and complexity level.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely diagnosis and repair of complex technical issues.
- Performed detailed diagnostic tests on faulty equipment, identifying root causes of problems quickly and accurately.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
Welder
Combined Metal Contracts
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Welding
NZ Welding
Auckland05.2020
Skills
- Hand and power tools
- Cutting and Grinding
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Precision measuring tools
- Welding Techniques
- Parts Fabrication
- Welding
- Machinery Operation
- Electrical knowledge
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Class 1,2,3,4,5 Driver's License F Endorsement
Timeline
Fitter Welder
CMC Engineering
01.2021 - 06.2022
Workshop Service Technician
Central Transport LTD
01.2018 - 01.2021
Welder
Combined Metal Contracts
01.2009 - 01.2018
Graduate Certificate - Welding
NZ Welding
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