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Dirk Jacobus Naude

Dirk Jacobus Naude

Three Rivers,Gauteng

Summary

By utilizing my professional skillset to work with various materials and welding principles in refurbishment, major and minor repairs, fabrication and specialized maintenance following all schematic guidelines and welding procedures.

Professional with extensive agricultural experience, skilled in operating machinery, livestock care, and crop management. Consistently delivers high-quality results through strong collaboration and adaptability to changing tasks and conditions. Known for reliability, strong work ethic, and effective communication within team settings. Eager to contribute expertise in maintaining farm operations and supporting overall productivity.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Farm Hand

Frische Brothers
07.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
  • Improved soil health by systematically rotating crops, fostering sustainable farming environment.
  • Maintained farm machinery to ensure operational efficiency, preventing downtime during critical planting and harvesting periods.
  • Monitored weather forecasts to plan work schedules, minimizing disruption from adverse weather conditions.
  • Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
  • Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
  • Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows for efficient land cultivation and crop production.

Farm Hand

Faria Brothers Dairy
06.2023 - 07.2024
  • Maintaining Pivots.
  • Operating gas motors for water to pivots
  • Steelworks.

Farm Hand

Kirk Aughenbaugh Agriculture
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Assisted in the construction or repair of equipment and other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.


Fabrication Welder

Actom Turbo Machines
02.2021 - 10.2022
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
  • Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
  • Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
  • Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques, applying appropriate methods for each specific project requirement.
  • Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.

Supervisor + Welder

Opencast Specialised Engineering & Consulting
06.2020 - 02.2021
  • Mines worked on - New Vaal, Seriti, Glencore Impunzi in South Africa.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.

Fabrication Welder

Ekanah Engineering
10.2019 - 01.2020
  • Ekanah Eng jobs worked on - South African Bank Notes, Angola mining Adcock
  • Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.

Apprentice Welder

Efficient Engineering
02.2015 - 09.2019
  • Position - Qualified red seal welder
  • Efficient Engineering jobs worked on : Sasol Murray & Roberts, Takraf, Engen, Chevron, Barloworld Caterpillar

Education

High School -

President Swart
01.2014

College - Phase 1 to Phase 4

Technotrain
07.2019

Skills

  • SMAW
  • CARBON – 6010, 6013, 7018, 7024
  • STAINLESS STEEL – 304, 308, 309, 316,410,420
  • NICKEL CHROME – EniCrMo-10
  • CORMET – 4130LNE
  • CAST IRON – TRANSCAST 55
  • CAST STEEL – KV 5

    • GMAW

  • CARBON – ER70, ER100
  • STAINLESS STEEL – 308L

    • GTAW

  • CARBON – ER 7056
  • STAINLESS STEEL – 301, 304, 304L, 316, 316L
  • DIRETUBE – 12mm 304, 316
  • ALUMINIUM – ER4043
  • NICKLECHROMEMOLI – 410NIMO

    • FCAW

  • CARBON – E71T-11

    • SAW

  • LMS-3SP

Certification

RED SEAL TRADE CERTIFICATE WELDER

Languages

English
Afrikaans

Timeline

Farm Hand

Frische Brothers
07.2024 - Current

Farm Hand

Faria Brothers Dairy
06.2023 - 07.2024

Farm Hand

Kirk Aughenbaugh Agriculture
09.2022 - 06.2023

Fabrication Welder

Actom Turbo Machines
02.2021 - 10.2022

Supervisor + Welder

Opencast Specialised Engineering & Consulting
06.2020 - 02.2021

Fabrication Welder

Ekanah Engineering
10.2019 - 01.2020

Apprentice Welder

Efficient Engineering
02.2015 - 09.2019

College - Phase 1 to Phase 4

Technotrain

High School -

President Swart

About me

  • I am a professional artisan that takes pride in my work, I pay attention to every detail, and I am focussed to deliver world class welds every day.
  • I have good leadership skills, but I am also a team player.
  • The safety of myself and my fellow employees is of the utmost importance, no violations of any safeguard equipment or safety instruction as prescribed by any employer will be tolerated.
  • I am an unmarried, punctual and neat person that is willing to relocate for the growth of my career.

Hobbies and Interests

Welding, Fabricating, Hunting, Traveling, 4x4 trails

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