Waylon Poingdestre
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Im a hardworking self motivated person, a fast learner with a great attitude. I have experience in various different job types but my passion is welding, fabricating and working with machinery.
Im a 2nd year apprentice looking to continue my apprenticeship in heavy fab, i have mainly done metal work and heavy fab with small amounts of light.
Im looking for my next employer to invest in me to become a excellent fabricator, and in return a passionate, reliable hard worker.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Welder
East Coast Steelwork
09.2022 - 02.2024
- 2nd year apprentice, main tasks were metalwork and structural fabrication, with some light fabrication.
- Improved welding skills by consistently practicing and receiving feedback from experienced welders.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Ensured safety standards were met by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Gained experience with different welding techniques, mainly flux core and hardwire MIG.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects in a timely manner.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate fabrication according to design specifications.
- Measured and cut various lengths of steel to various shapes and sizes, using a cropper, punch and guillotine.
- LPG gas cutting various types of steel using a torch and creeper cutter.
- Some site installation experience, industrial and commercial.
Store Person/Hoist Operator
DHL Supply Chain
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Forklift and reach truck operation, loading and unloading of trucks.
- Picked and packed orders.
- Specialised in cold chain picking of orders.
- Moved heavy loads with pallet jacks, hand carts and reach trucks.
- Broke down inwards goods to be put in stock.
- Prepared items for storage, sales and shipment with proper staging and tagging.
- Resolved order fulfillment issues in close collaboration with customers and team members.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Kept computer inventory accurate with regular cycle counts and full audits.
Laborer
Drake
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Forklift Operator.
- Training and upskilling.
- Various labouring jobs.
- Done 6 months trial for DHL while i was still under drakes books.
Forklift Operator
Gispak
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Reduced loading times for shipping trucks by efficiently organizing and staging pallets.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks quickly and increase overall productivity.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe forklift operation, contributing to a stronger workforce.
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
Farm Hand
Collier Farm
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
- Supported successful harvests through diligent planting, weeding, and pruning efforts.
- Ensured proper animal care by administering medications, vaccinations, or treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Organized supply sheds, equipment yard, and storage areas.
- Repaired, cleaned and maintained equipment.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
Packhouse Laborer
DMS
07.2015 - 08.2015
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Heavy lifting labouring of cartons of fruit, stacking onto pallets.
- Strapping and removing completed pallets.
Kiwifruit Laborer
ZESPRI Kiwifruit
11.2014 - 07.2015
- Cared for plants with regular pruning, thinning, and tucking.
- Reduced waste by accurately sorting and grading harvested fruits based on size, color, and external defects.
- Protected plnats by quickly identifying and resolving issues with pests and weeds
Water Jet Operator
InterGroup
08.2011 - 09.2014
- Operated heavy machinery, vacuum trucks, hydro excavators and high pressure specialised equipment 0-40,000 PSI
- Hydro demolition, and lancing.
- Offsider for CCTV drain inspection
- Worked at various timber mill shutdowns, performing high pressure work.
- Confined space work.
- Worked at fonterra plants, cleaning ducts, tanks and pipes
- Was in the christchurch earthquake rebuild team, had the pleasure of helping Christchurch recover from the earthquakes
- Supervisor on night shift drain flushing
- Increased water jet cutting efficiency by calibrating and maintaining equipment regularly.
- Contributed to workplace safety by following proper procedures and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
Education
NCEA Level 1 -
Tauranga Boys' College
Tauranga, NZAra Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZPre Trade (level 3) - Automotive Engineering
Southern Institute of Technology
Christchurch, NZ05.2022
Skills
- MIG welding
- Gas cutting
- Metal work fabrication
- Structural steel fabrication
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Shaping and cutting
- Forklift Operations
- Equipment diagnostics
- Parts replacement
- Vehicle servicing
Languages
English
Hobbies
My hobbies are music and cars, machinery and engineering.
I live for live music, and pulling engines apart and making something out of nothing.
Welding and fabrication gives me a joy i cant explain.
Timeline
Apprentice Welder
East Coast Steelwork
09.2022 - 02.2024
Store Person/Hoist Operator
DHL Supply Chain
02.2019 - 08.2021
Laborer
Drake
04.2018 - 02.2019
Forklift Operator
Gispak
01.2017 - 12.2017
Farm Hand
Collier Farm
09.2015 - 09.2016
Packhouse Laborer
DMS
07.2015 - 08.2015
Kiwifruit Laborer
ZESPRI Kiwifruit
11.2014 - 07.2015
Water Jet Operator
InterGroup
08.2011 - 09.2014
NCEA Level 1 -
Tauranga Boys' College
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Pre Trade (level 3) - Automotive Engineering
Southern Institute of Technology
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