Tristan Pretorius

Skilled welder with 3+ years of welding apprenticeship experience at Transnet Engineering Salt River. Proficient in TIG, Arc, MIG, and Oxy-acetylene welding techniques. Recently trade tested and assessed as competent (September 2025).

Currently working as a welder at GRW Engineering specializing in aluminum pressure vessels and tank container fabrication. Holds certifications in Firefighting Level 1, First Aid Level 1, and working in confined spaces. Strong technical knowledge of welding standards including ISO 5817, ISO 9606, and ASME IX.

Welder at GRW Engineering (October 2025 – Present)

Welding on aluminum pressure vessels and assembly and fabrication of components making up various tank containers

• Welding on aluminum pressure vessels
• Assembly and fabrication of components making up various tank containers

Welding Apprenticeship at Transnet Engineering Salt River (March 2022- October 2025)

Completed welding apprenticeship developing expertise in multiple welding processes and metal fabrication techniques

• TIG Welding – Stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum
• Arc Welding – stainless and mild steel
• MIG Welding – stainless and mild steel
• Oxy-acetylene Welding – Mild steel and brazing
• Basic Plating – operating a guillotine, cropping, notching, press brakes, plasma cutting, box and pan bender, slip rollers
• Class Representative 2022 - 2025
• Appointed firefighter 2022 – 2025
• Trade Tested 10th-11th September 2025 (Competent)

N2-N4 in Mechanical Engineering – College of Cape Town (2018-01 – 2019-12)

Grade 12 – J.G. Meiring High School (2010-01 – 2014-12)