Wesley Smith
Boilermaker
Cape Town
Summary
In my pursuit of new creative endeavors, as a progressive professional with work experience. I believe that I can bring valuable contributions to your firm. Identifying innovative approaches and improved solutions to business challenges both motivate and drive me. My philosophy is that introducing fresh perspectives and new techniques allow businesses to grow . My goal is to remain on the cutting edge of advancement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Boilermaker/Pipefitter
Gascon Southey Holdings
Cape Town
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Fabricate align and assembling of pipe work for cryogenic tanks, Stainless steel pipe work, Valve alignment and assembling, Reading of Schematic Diagrams and Technical drawings, Fabricate fin lines and manifolds for tankers, Instrumentation pipework,
- Pressure leak testing on all welded stainless steel pipes Pressure leak testing on instrumentation pipes, Pressure testing on all valves
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
Apprentice Boilermaker
Afrimat Mining and Aggregates
Cape Town
04.2014 - 07.2017
- Conveyors and installation on site Fabricating of liners and chutes and pulleys Align and assemble bushes and shafts on front loaders and trucks Sheet metal fabrication, structural fabrication, pipe fabrication Gas, Mig and arc welding, oxy acetylene gas cutting
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Maintenance of mining sites
- Installation of Crushers
- Repairs dump trucks and excavators
Artisan Boilermaker
GRW
Worcester
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Maintenance of fuel tankers
- Pipe Fabrication
- Building aluminum tankers and base assembly
- Aluminum, stainless steel, mild steel Mig welding
- Assemble pumps for fuel tankers
- fabrication of jigs
Welder\ CNC Operator
Crazy bolts and Nuts
Cape Town
06.2009 - 12.2013
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Lathe machining of security bolts
Artisan Boilermaker
CA MULLER FABRICATION
Wellington
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Fabricating of stainless steel tankers
- Pipe Fabrication
- Installation of pipe
- Spill box fabrication
- Reading of technical drawings
- Laying out and marking off according to drawing specifications
Education
High School Certificate -
Westridge High School,
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2002 - 11.2007
NCV Levels 2,3,4 - NCV Engineering Related Design Boilermaking
False Bay FET College
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2008 - 11.2012
Levels 2,3,4 - Modular Based Practical Training
False Bay FET College
Cape Town, South Africa 10.2012 - 03.2016
Metal Fabricator - Tempory Skill Shortage Asessement
Australian Trade Training College
Scarborough QLD 4020 07.2022 - 12.2022
Trade Certificate - Red Seal Boilermaker
False Bay FET College
Cape Town, South Africa 06.2017 - 11.2017
Skills
Steel, Mild steelundefined
Timeline
Artisan Boilermaker
CA MULLER FABRICATION
08.2022 - Current
Metal Fabricator - Tempory Skill Shortage Asessement
Australian Trade Training College
07.2022 - 12.2022
Boilermaker/Pipefitter
Gascon Southey Holdings
07.2020 - 08.2022
Artisan Boilermaker
GRW
08.2017 - 07.2020
Trade Certificate - Red Seal Boilermaker
False Bay FET College
06.2017 - 11.2017
Apprentice Boilermaker
Afrimat Mining and Aggregates
04.2014 - 07.2017
Levels 2,3,4 - Modular Based Practical Training
False Bay FET College
10.2012 - 03.2016
Welder\ CNC Operator
Crazy bolts and Nuts
06.2009 - 12.2013
NCV Levels 2,3,4 - NCV Engineering Related Design Boilermaking
False Bay FET College
01.2008 - 11.2012
High School Certificate -
Westridge High School,
01.2002 - 11.2007
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