Angelo Fabian Francis
Durban,KZN
Summary
I am a talented trade tested welder with 10 years of welding experience in metal fabrication and precision cutting. I have always worked with special care toward following all safety requirements. I am skilled and experienced in using blow torches, drill presses and welding machines. I can read many different types of blueprints or instructions and produce accurate and high-quality work. I am also committed to working harmoniously with a team and putting my best effort in all that I do.
I bring a wealth of experience through tank fabrication, boiler-making, and welding procedures.
I have been fortunate in being exposed to various industries within the Petrol – Chemical, Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction sectors, and have gained extensive knowledge and experience within these sectors.
I would like the opportunity to tell you more about my work experience and how my skill set can contribute positively on the day to day running of your organization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder/Maintenance Technician
Jaj Engineering
2021.03 - Current
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations.
- Maintained full set of personal tools to use on jobs.
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and using other equipment.
- Adept at analyzing blueprints to ensure exact measurements for a variety of welding activities, including metal fabrication, soldering, and pipe welding
- Maintenance and repairs to conveyors
- Mechanical fitting
Welder/boilermaker
DSES
2018.01 - 2021.03
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Create quality welds according to blueprints(weld symbols)
- Inspect welds for accuracy.
- Prepare product to be welded by grinding, drilling, milling, tapping and cutting
- Ensure all equipment is correctly set up and used in a safe manner and aIl safety devices are attached, secured and used.
- Responsible for the proper packaging, identifying and moving of all finished products to the proper locations.
- Monitor equipment and request maintenance when required.
Welder
Wescol Engineering Pty Ltd
2016.04 - 2018.07
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Strengthened client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality workmanship on all projects.
- Managed inventory levels of consumable supplies efficiently ensuring timely replenishment while reducing excess stock.
- Operate calipers, weld gauges, tape measures and additional welding tools and equipment.\maintain welding machines using preventative maintenance methods.
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Welder
SHM Engineering
2015.01 - 2015.06
- Proactively addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions before they escalated into serious problems.
- Conducted thorough inspections of welds to ensure adherence to industry standards and codes.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
Fabricator/Structural Welder
Trotech & Group S Joint Venture
2009.01 - 2013.03
- Read blueprints and drawings for location, position and dimensions.
- Arrange materials and assemble staircase and hand rails.
- lnspect equipment for proper functions.
- Bolt and weld wind girder and staircase parts together using wrenches and welding equipment.
- Setting horizontal and vertical butt for welding using pool pin, pao plates, grinder and rigging equipment.
- Locate and mark reference points for plates. nozzles, platforms on storage tanks using blueprints, straight edge, squares and measuring equipment.
- Shape seams, joints ad irregular edges of tank sand structural parts in order to ensure correct fitment of parts using cutting torch, hammers, files, welding equipment and metal working machines.
- Operate 660 JLG SJ cherry picker and understand and adhere to safe operating procedures.
Education
Red Seal Welder - Welding
Quality Council For Trades And Occupations
Durban02.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Welding - GTAW
SimTech
DurbanSkills
- Structural welding
- Wire feed machines
- Steel Fabrication
- Welding
- Boilermaking
- Maintenance and repairs to conveyors
- Mechanical fitting
Timeline
Welder/Maintenance Technician
Jaj Engineering
2021.03 - Current
Welder/boilermaker
DSES
2018.01 - 2021.03
Welder
Wescol Engineering Pty Ltd
2016.04 - 2018.07
Welder
SHM Engineering
2015.01 - 2015.06
Fabricator/Structural Welder
Trotech & Group S Joint Venture
2009.01 - 2013.03
Red Seal Welder - Welding
Quality Council For Trades And Occupations
Some College (No Degree) - Welding - GTAW
SimTech
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