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Lorenzo Brophy

Trade Tested Welder

Summary

Hardworking and dedicated qualified welder with years of experience developing metal fixtures. Performs tasks with meticulous attention to detail within established deadlines. Safety-oriented professional, expert at operating resistance-welding machines.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Tig Aluminum Welder

Alternative Signs
10.2024 - 12.2024

Fabrication of all different aluminum signs for Shoprite Checkers.Tig aluminum welding of the signs. Working in a team.

Tig, Mig and Arc Welder

Arlona Engineering
03.2018 - 10.2023
  • Proficiently execute MIG welding techniques for fabricating lifting equipment, including grabs, tipplers, and hoppers
  • Effectively perform TIG welding on stainless steel cones and hoppers, ensuring precision and quality in the welding process
  • Demonstrate on-site welding expertise, specifically using LH (arc) methods, in diverse positions while working on a ship loader
  • Execute precise welding tasks for skip bins, contributing to the structural integrity of the bins
  • Moving and turning welding projects using a overhead crane and rigging
  • Display proficiency in welding various hydraulic components, such as cylinders and barrels, meeting stringent quality standards
  • Read and understand drawings to complete welding task

Aluminum Mig and Tig Welder

P&A Fabricators
01.2018 - 03.2018
  • Effectively perform aluminum welding for components within the railway and transport industry, ensuring the integrity and durability of the welded parts to the ISO 9001 standard
  • Engaged in the welding of stainless steel and mild steel extraction units and steel structures, maintaining high standards of precision and quality
  • Contribute to the assembly process by welding various components of Man Truck, demonstrating both welding and assembly skills for seamless integration
  • Apply precise welding techniques to assemble safes, ensuring the security and structural stability of the final product
  • Execute welding tasks for tanks, encompassing both stainless and mild steel materials, adhering to stringent specifications for each type
  • Handle welding of diverse silos, showcasing versatility in welding applications across different structural forms

Welding Supervisor

Rock Mech Engineering (Congo)
11.2015 - 08.2015
  • Provide effective leadership by overseeing and mentoring the welding team through various tasks and projects
  • Line boring of mining equipment, guaranteeing precision and accuracy in maintenance procedures
  • Prioritise and enforce safety rules to ensure that the welding team follows the highest safety standards during all activities
  • Lead steel fabrication projects, particularly those involving the building of strong roof structures, to improve the overall structural integrity of the built environment
  • Lead the construction of prefabricated houses and workplaces, demonstrating ability in modular structure production
  • Demonstrate knowledge in welding procedures on pipes composed of various steel grades (Mild steel and Stainless steel), highlighting the welding team's versatility and skill set

Mig and Arc welder

Small Civil
05.2015 - 02.2015
  • Perform pipe welding, particularly for water lines, with precision and conformity to industry requirements
  • Weld flanges onto pipes of various sizes with precision, demonstrating versatility in dealing with changing pipe dimensions
  • Use cutting torch techniques to expertly cut pipes, assuring precise measurements and seamless integration of elbows into the piping system
  • Use a level to carefully install elbows on pipes and flanges, contributing to the structural integrity of the entire system
  • Showcase your proficiency in building dirt boxes by demonstrating a thorough understanding of construction and fabrication techniques
  • Cut pipes to the desired sizes using precise measurements taken using a tape measure
  • Perform stick welding (LH 7018) on pipes in both the workshop and on site
  • Read and understand company drawings (blueprints)

Education

Grade 11 - English; Afrikaans; Mathematics; Business Economics; History; Technology; Life Orientation; Natural Science

Westbury Secondary

Trade Tested Welder - Welding

Olifanstfontein (Indlela Training centre)
Johannesburg, GP

Skills

  • Pipe Welding
  • Aluminium welding
  • Structural Welding
  • MIG welding
  • TIG welding
  • Stick Welding
  • Health and Safety Implementation
  • Reading Blueprints
  • Using of power tools
  • Arc Welding
  • Metal Polishing

References

  • Alternative Signs - Greg Koeries Workshop Foreman - +27724353051
  • Arlona Engineering - Gino Fayers Workshop Forman - +2731 205 5991
  • P&A Fabricators - Raven Manager - +2731 705 3104
  • Rock Mech Engineering - Melissa Manager - +260763665169
  • Small Civil - Grant Fabrication Manager - +2731 705 5811

Timeline

Tig Aluminum Welder

Alternative Signs
10.2024 - 12.2024

Tig, Mig and Arc Welder

Arlona Engineering
03.2018 - 10.2023

Aluminum Mig and Tig Welder

P&A Fabricators
01.2018 - 03.2018

Welding Supervisor

Rock Mech Engineering (Congo)
11.2015 - 08.2015

Mig and Arc welder

Small Civil
05.2015 - 02.2015

Grade 11 - English; Afrikaans; Mathematics; Business Economics; History; Technology; Life Orientation; Natural Science

Westbury Secondary

Trade Tested Welder - Welding

Olifanstfontein (Indlela Training centre)
Lorenzo BrophyTrade Tested Welder