Work History
Education
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MATTHEW MURRAY ATKINS

Morely,Perth WA

Work History

General Laborer

Dirtworx 2007 Ltd
Gisborne
  • During my time in high school I would help my dad at his earth works company, on weekends and school holidays as a general laborer, during this time I got the chance to do some traffic control, operate various machinery, diggers, loaders, bobcats
  • I was also involved in the health and safety meetings and visualized working hazards within the construction industry.
  • Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
  • Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete assigned tasks and meet tight deadlines.
  • Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.
  • Completed variety of physical labor tasks.
  • Removed debris from construction sites and disposed of it properly.
  • Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
  • Met company and Worksafe safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.

Parts and Sales Position

Gisborne Engineering
Gisborne
  • I worked in a parts and sales position at Gisborne Engineering when I left school which included driving forklifts, unloading from trucks, stacking shelves
  • I also used a variety of machines including welders, grinders, bending and cutting tools
  • I also dealt with customers, and worked with them to achieve the desired result.
  • Monitored trends in customer complaints to identify areas for improvement.

Qualified Panel Beater

Allan Kellet Panel and Paint
Gisborne, New Zealand
  • I worked at Allan Kellett Panel and Paint (AKPP) for 5 years attaining various trade certificates as a qualified panel beater
  • Within the role as panel beater I became skilled in the use of most hand and power tools including but not limited to pneumatic and electric tools, welding equipment including MIG, acetylene and spot welders etc, chassis alignment machines, hoists and various other equipment
  • I was given the opportunity to lead two apprentices while I was working for AKPP which allowed me to further develop skills in communication, delegation, leadership and teaching techniques within the workplace.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting.
  • Ensured proper ventilation while using solvents or oil-based paints.
  • Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding or using water or abrasive blasting.
  • Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
  • Recommended blending, harmonizing and contrasting color options to customers.
  • Wore protective clothing such as masks, respirators and gloves.

Education

Unknown -

Advantage Panel And Paint
Perth
01.2023

Mito Trade Qualified Panel Beater. NZQF Mito New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair And Automotive Refinishing Level 3 And Level 4. I-Car New Zealand Windshields And Advanced Driver Assist Systems. I-Car TOYOTA Collision Repair Course -

Allan Kellet Panel And Paint
Gisborne, NZ
01.2022

Automotive Electrical and Mechanical level 2 (motor industry Entry Skills) -

Gisborne Development Inc Training School
Gisborne
01.2015

NCEA level 2 -

Gisborne Boys High School
01.2014

Skills

  • Forklift operator
  • Truck driver HR - WA
  • Digger / excavator operating experience
  • Wheeled bobcat / skid steer operation
  • Traffic control
  • Skilled hand tool operator
  • Welding
  • Problem solving
  • Team player
  • Surface Preparation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Color Matching
  • Creative Thinking
  • Punctual and Dependable

Personal Info

Gisborne, New Zealand, Qualified panel beater/painter, Unknown, 5 years, To move on from the panel and paint industry and build on other skills and strengths

Hobbies and Interests

  • Gym / weight training
  • Motorbikes – on and off road / motocross
  • Bikes – BMX / mountain biking
  • Car and go-Kart racing
  • 4 Wheel driving
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Boating
  • Home repairs and servicing on Cars / Bikes etc

Affiliations

Gym / weight training

Motorbikes – on and off road / motocross

Bikes – BMX / mountain biking

Car and go-Kart racing

4 Wheel driving

Camping

Fishing

Boating

Home repairs and servicing on Cars / Bikes etc

Timeline

General Laborer

Dirtworx 2007 Ltd

Parts and Sales Position

Gisborne Engineering

Qualified Panel Beater

Allan Kellet Panel and Paint

Unknown -

Advantage Panel And Paint

Mito Trade Qualified Panel Beater. NZQF Mito New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair And Automotive Refinishing Level 3 And Level 4. I-Car New Zealand Windshields And Advanced Driver Assist Systems. I-Car TOYOTA Collision Repair Course -

Allan Kellet Panel And Paint

Automotive Electrical and Mechanical level 2 (motor industry Entry Skills) -

Gisborne Development Inc Training School

NCEA level 2 -

Gisborne Boys High School
MATTHEW MURRAY ATKINS