Petrus Jacobs
Brits
Summary
Knowledgeable Fabrication welder with extensive background in boilermaking, known for precision in constructing, assembling, and maintaining equipment , machinery and mining plants. Proficient in interpreting blueprints and schematics, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and standards. Demonstrates expertise in welding and fabrication, showcasing strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Boilermaker Welder/ Farm Equipment Operator
F&P Forages LLC
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Repair various equipment and machinery attachments like excavator buckets , loader buckets and truck trailers
- Machined pins and bushes to exact micro meter sizes for precise fitting.
- Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds and fabrications met or exceeded industry standards.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Pulled special machines such as manure spreaders and seed drills to support crops.
Boilermaker /Fabrication Welder
E&M Drilling Contacters
03.2019 - 02.2022
- Manufactured horizontal top hammer drill rigs mounted on trucks and excavators
- Maintained and repaired defective parts on drill rigs and machinery to ensure high production to minimize breakdown time
- Timely services of machinery to ensure fluent operation
- Elevated quality of workmanship, adhering strictly to blueprints and specifications for each project.
- Enhanced team efficiency by leading and coordinating fabrication and repairs
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions to prevent serious problems.
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
- Reduced potential hazards on-site, enforcing strict compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
Boilermaker/Fabrication Welder
JCR Steel Solutions
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Assisted in annual shutdowns in the mining industry to efficiently and timely do all scheduled maintenance and repairs
- Install new structures , pipelines , plant adittions and conveyers to increase production
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Increased workplace safety by conducting thorough inspections of work site and project on hand.
- Achieved timely project completion by effectively managing resources, schedules, and deadlines while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Improved fabrication efficiency, integrating new technologies and techniques into daily operations.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Manufacturing of various mining and plant equipment for example chutes , underpans , wash and spiral plants , rebuilds of cone and jaw crushers.
- Improved product durability with skilled MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
Education
Trade Certificate - Boilermaker
Indelela Trade Center
Pretoria, South Africa11-2023
High School Diploma -
Brits High
Brits, South Africa12-2013
Skills
- Structural steelwork
- Safety procedures
- Component installation
- Plasma cutting
- Welding expertise
- Blueprint interpretation
- Team collaboration
- Pipefitting
- Metal fabrication
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Boilermaker Welder/ Farm Equipment Operator
F&P Forages LLC
04.2022 - 12.2024
Boilermaker /Fabrication Welder
E&M Drilling Contacters
03.2019 - 02.2022
Boilermaker/Fabrication Welder
JCR Steel Solutions
06.2017 - 03.2020
Trade Certificate - Boilermaker
Indelela Trade Center
High School Diploma -
Brits High
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