Valentine Tangayi
Silverdale,Auckland
Summary
A qualified and result oriented Boilermaker/welder, professionally trained in occupational health and safety standards, seeking a challenging role where i can utilize my technical skills and gain further experience while contributing positively to the on-going growth of the company.
Professional fabricator with strong expertise in metalworking, welding, and blueprint interpretation. Proven ability to enhance productivity through precise craftsmanship and innovative problem-solving. Highly reliable team player who adapts to changing needs and consistently delivers quality results. Skilled in operating various fabrication tools and maintaining safety standards in fast-paced environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabricator/Welder
Viking Ironcraft
05.2024 - Current
- Fabrication of extraction fans
- Weld or rivet ducts together
- Smooth over rough edges with file
- Install duct, spray booth and bag houses on diffrent sites
- Reading and interpreting drawings, plans, and specifications to understand project requirements
- Cutting, shaping, and assembling sheet metal components using hand and power tools
- Repairing and maintaining existing sheet metal installations as required
- Collaborating with other tradespeople to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard
- Maintaining a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health and safety regulations
- Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
Fabricator/Welder
Tradestaff
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate assembly.
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate metal components per specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline fabrication processes and reduce waste.
- Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
- Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create metal works.
- Assembled and welded components to create metal structures.
- Ensured a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and maintaining properly functioning equipment.
- Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and painted finish discrepancies.
- Performed daily maintenance and inspection of machinery to drive optimal performance.
Fabricator/Welder
Helensvale Construction
01.2017 - 02.2023
- Reads blueprints and performs a task according to the drawing.
- Able to demonstrate rigging and signal crane operators to lift heavy frame and plate sections or other parts into place.
- Prepping a job site with coworkers, barricades, and communicating all hazards down to pinch points.
- Coordinates with other trades personnel in the identification of proper and correct materials, parts assemblies, and requirements for a variety of requisitions necessary for the job/task.
- Good communication skills- daily communications with leaders, maintenance planner, technical staff, engineering, and operations as needed.
- Knowledge of Lock Out/Tag Out.
- Works with different types and sizes of materials.
- Continuous risk assessment and housekeeping.
- Prepped material for welding by cutting or grinding using a cutting torch, and/or grinder.
- Wears protective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment required by the work environment or governmental regulation.
Fabricator/Pipe fitter
Surface Wilmar
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
- Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
- Obstructions and ascertaining the holes will not cause structural weakness.
- Work at heights without fear.
- Layout, assemble, fabricate, maintain and repair piping systems that carry water, crude oil, and steam.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the functional operation of various piping system components by measuring, cutting, threading, grooving, and bending pipes, valves, and fittings.
- Strong working knowledge of job site safety as well as the ability to complete a company specific safety orientation.
- Ability to perform a task from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications. Ability to use and repair hand tools.
- Perform different types of welding ARC, MIG, TIG, SAW, and FCAW.
Education
TRA Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication -
Ministry of higher and tertiary education
06.2024
Class One Boilermaker -
Vetassess
06.2024
Silvercard Boom lift EWP -
Site Safe New Zealand inc
06.2024
Silvercad Scissor lift EWP -
Site Safe New Zealand inc
06.2024
Skills
- Power tool operation
- Machinery operation
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Welding and fabrication
- Safety procedures
- Blueprints and specifications
- Sheet metal work
- Structural welding
- Material prepping
- Installation and maintenance
- Gas metal arc welding
Certification
- Site Safety Card, 06/01/24
- Site Safe New Zealand inc Building Construction, 06/01/24
- Site safe Safety harness systems, 06/01/24
- Silvercard Boom lift EWP, 06/01/24
- Silvercad Scissor lift EWP, 06/01/24
Languages
English
Hobbies and Interests
- Gym
- Soccer
Timeline
Fabricator/Welder
Viking Ironcraft
05.2024 - Current
Fabricator/Welder
Tradestaff
03.2023 - 05.2024
Fabricator/Welder
Helensvale Construction
01.2017 - 02.2023
Fabricator/Pipe fitter
Surface Wilmar
04.2016 - 10.2016
Class One Boilermaker -
Vetassess
Silvercard Boom lift EWP -
Site Safe New Zealand inc
Silvercad Scissor lift EWP -
Site Safe New Zealand inc
TRA Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication -
Ministry of higher and tertiary education