Barry Dorfling
Durban
Summary
- I am a experienced fabrication welder and manager with a proven track record in managing complex welding projects, including SMAW, GMAW, GTAW (Mild Steel, Aluminium, Stainless Steel) , Oxy-Acetylene welding and Brazing. I can demonstrate expertise in Steel Fabrication (General Steel Work), Structural Fabrication ( I beams, structural posts, trusses, load bearing columns) and Custom Metalwork, complemented by strong skills in material inspection, blueprint interpretation, and process documentation.
- Rigging Initial Training has been done to expand my potential with my current work experience and skills. OPITO Approved
- BOSIET with CA-EBS Certification. OPITO Approved
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabrication Welder /Operations Manager
Impro Mobile Welding
03.2014 - 10.2025
- Proficient in SMAW, up to 16mm plates. Site welding and workshop - I beams, RHS Tubing, Base Plates
- Proficient in GMAW, up to 16mm plates. Workshop fabrication of structural steel components - Awnings, Factory Structures ( Columns, Trusses)
- Proficient in GTAW (TIG), from 1.6mm to 10mm plates and pipe components - Welding of hand rails (Stainless Steel/ Mild Steel). Welding of aluminum profile components - up to 6mm thickness. ( solar panel structures)
- Proficient in Oxy - Acetylene welding, up to 3mm. (automotive panels/ automotive racing fuel tanks)
- Proficient in Brazing ( Automotive Panels)
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly of components in diverse projects.
- Management of projects in the workshop and on site.
Steel Fabrication Business Owner
Self-employeed
01.2026 - Current
Steel fabrication company owner.
- offer all welding services
- GMAW
- SMAW
- GTAW
- Brazing
- Oxy - Acetylene Welding
Mini Skip Business Owner
Self Employed
10.2022 - 12.2025
- Streamlined mini skip services to support customer decluttering needs.
- Organized timely delivery of skips to customers by drivers.
- Ensured timely dispatch of invoices.
- Verified payments that are received from Clients.
- Maximized customer engagement and satisfaction by delivering excellent customer service.
Cleaning Business Owner
Self Employed
10.2023 - 12.2025
- Executed comprehensive cleaning for solar panels, windows, and pressure-washed areas.
- Ensured timely sending of quotes and invoices.
- Ensured staff arrived on site in timely manner, and worked safely at heights.
- Ensured consistent high levels of customer satisfaction.
Education
Level N1 -N3 - National Certificate: Engineering Science
College SA
South Africa2018
BOSIET , CA-EBS
Survival Offshore Training cc
Saldanha, WC2025
Rigger Initial Training - OPITO 9088
Survival Offshore Training cc South Africa
Saldanha, WC2025
Matric - Grade 12
Thomas More College
Kloof, KZN2009
Skills
- Custom Steel fabrication
- SMAW ( Up to 16mm)
- GMAW ( Up to 16mm)
- GTAW ( Up to 10mm plate and pipe)
-Mild Steel
-Stainless Steel
- Aluminum
- Brazing
- Oxy-Acetylene Welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Independent working
- Metallurgy knowledge
- Structural fabrication
Certification
- Certified in Operating a Mobile Elevated Work Platform
- Certified in Scaffold Erection
- Certified in Scaffold Inspection
- Certified working at heights
- Certified level 1 fire fighting
Education
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Timeline
Steel Fabrication Business Owner
Self-employeed
01.2026 - Current
Cleaning Business Owner
Self Employed
10.2023 - 12.2025
Mini Skip Business Owner
Self Employed
10.2022 - 12.2025
Fabrication Welder /Operations Manager
Impro Mobile Welding
03.2014 - 10.2025
Rigger Initial Training - OPITO 9088
Survival Offshore Training cc South Africa
Matric - Grade 12
Thomas More College
Level N1 -N3 - National Certificate: Engineering Science
College SA
BOSIET , CA-EBS
Survival Offshore Training cc