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Shannon Taukamo

Palmerston North,MWT

Summary

Skilled Welder/Fabricator with over 9 years working with metal and welding. Trained in relevant tool use with commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability, focus and detail to drawing specification.

History of working in the curtain sided trailers For Road Master Trailers in Rotorua for at least 5 years then moved on to become a Welding Tutor from where I had studied Basic and Advanced welding and have recently moved to Palmerston North, I am currently working at Gary Douglas engineers as a Welder/Fabricator and working on New Builds Bodies for Hiab Trailers, I started out as Head of Repairs for 9 months and then moved to New Builds.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fabrication Welder

Gary Douglas Engineering
NewBury, Palmerston North
10.2022 - Current
  • Developed and maintained a team of engineers to meet project deadlines.
  • Assessed risks associated with proposed changes or modifications to existing systems.
  • Supervised engineering and maintenance staff and facilitated hiring, training and personal development.
  • Identified areas of improvement within existing systems and developed plans for implementation.

Welding Instructor

New Zealand Welding School
Whakarewarewa, Rotorua
04.2020 - 07.2022
  • Helping students to achieve there level 3 course in Engineering career.
  • Assisted students in developing effective study habits and strategies for success in school.
  • Conducted individual tutoring sessions with students to help them improve their academic performance.
  • Developed lesson plans tailored to the needs of each student.
  • Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance and prepare for academic or occupational tests.

Education

Master of Advanced Study - Welding Engineering

New Zealand Welding School
Rotorua
01-2003

Skills

  • Equipment Management
  • Shop Drawings
  • Lockout and Tagout Procedures
  • Defect Repair
  • Precision Measurement
  • Power Tool Safety
  • Production
  • MIG Welding
  • TIG Welding
  • Hand Tool Safety
  • Quality Control and Assurance
  • Fabrication
  • Weld Inspections
  • First-Aid and CPR
  • Pipe Welding

Certification

  • Current Forklift License
  • Currently have tickets for all positional welding using solid wire MIG
  • Certificate in Advanced Welding
  • Certificate In Saw Doctoring

Timeline

Fabrication Welder

Gary Douglas Engineering
10.2022 - Current

Welding Instructor

New Zealand Welding School
04.2020 - 07.2022

Master of Advanced Study - Welding Engineering

New Zealand Welding School
Shannon Taukamo