Noah King

• Phone: +61 412 345 678
• Email: noah.king@email.com
• Location: Sydney, Australia
• LinkedIn: noah-king-welder

Summary

Over 9 years of hands-on experience in diverse welding techniques, consistently delivering high-quality fabrication and repair work for heavy industrial and infrastructure projects. Proficient in interpreting complex blueprints and ensuring compliance with Australian welding standards (AS/NZS 1554), contributing to project safety and efficiency.

Successfully completed major structural steel assembly and pipeline welding tasks, achieving a defect rate below 1% across all projects. Skilled in operating various welding equipment and maintaining a rigorous safety-first approach in all workshop and field environments.

Experience

Senior Structural Welder, BlueScope Steel -- Port Kembla, Australia

Mar 2018 – present

• Executed critical structural welds on large-scale steel elements for industrial buildings and bridges, utilizing MIG/MAG and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) processes.

• Mentored junior welders on best practices, safety protocols, and quality control, resulting in a 15% improvement in team efficiency.

• Interpreted complex engineering drawings and welding procedure specifications (WPS) to ensure precise fabrication and assembly.

• Performed routine equipment maintenance and calibration, extending tool lifespan by 20% and minimizing downtime.

Pipeline Welder/Fabricator, Ventia -- Sydney, Australia

July 2014 – Feb 2018

• Specialized in high-pressure pipeline welding using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) for water and gas infrastructure projects.

• Achieved consistently high-quality root passes and fill welds, passing 100% of non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections.

• Fabricated custom pipe sections and structural supports based on site-specific requirements and technical drawings.

• Collaborated with project managers and quality control teams to adhere to strict project timelines and quality standards.

Apprentice Welder, UGL Limited -- Sydney, Australia

Feb 2011 – June 2014

• Completed a comprehensive apprenticeship program, gaining proficiency in various welding techniques and metal fabrication.

• Assisted senior welders in preparing materials, setting up equipment, and executing welds on a range of industrial components.

• Learned to interpret basic blueprints and safety data sheets (SDS), ensuring safe work practices.

• Maintained a clean and organized work environment, contributing to overall workshop safety and efficiency.

Education

TAFE NSW Ultimo, Certificate III in Engineering Fabrication (Welding) -- Sydney, Australia

Feb 2011 – June 2014

Skills

Welding Processes: SMAW (Stick), MIG/MAG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), FCAW (Flux-Cored), Oxy-Acetylene Welding/Cutting, Brazing, Soldering

Fabrication & Tools: Metal Cutting, Grinding, Forming, Blueprint Reading, Workshop Machinery, Plasma Cutting, Grinders, Drills, Saws

Materials: Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Cast Iron, Alloys

Standards & Safety: AS/NZS 1554, OH&S Regulations, Confined Space Entry, Hot Work Permits, First Aid, PPE Compliance, Quality Control

Equipment: Arc Welders, MIG Welders, TIG Welders, Plasma Cutters, Grinders, Forklifts, Overhead Cranes