I'm a hands-on maintenance and metalwork professional with over seven years of experience across construction, welding, and mechanical assembly. I thrive in planning preventive and reactive maintenance, coordinating teams, managing budgets and stock, and delivering reliable results. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Administrative Assistance and Translation at ISCAP, I bring a practical, solution-focused mindset, strong communication, and willingness to learn across disciplines.

Leonel Teixeira Gonçalves

I'm a hands-on maintenance and metalwork professional with over seven years of experience across construction, welding, and mechanical assembly. I thrive in planning preventive and reactive maintenance, coordinating teams, managing budgets and stock, and delivering reliable results. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Administrative Assistance and Translation at ISCAP, I bring a practical, solution-focused mindset, strong communication, and willingness to learn across disciplines.

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I’m a hands-on maintenance and metalwork professional with over seven years of experience across construction, welding, and mechanical assembly. I thrive in planning preventive and reactive maintenance, coordinating teams, managing budgets and stock, and delivering reliable results.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Administrative Assistance and Translation at ISCAP, I bring a practical, solution-focused mindset, strong communication, and willingness to learn across disciplines.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Dutch
Beginner
German
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Maintenance team leader at LovelyStay
April 1, 2023 - March 6, 2026
Responsible for preventive and reactive maintenance planning of apartment interventions based on internal reports and guest feedback. Led maintenance tasks related to general construction defects, plumbing, carpentry and painting; managed purchasing and stock for repairs; coordinated with external contractors; handled invoice creation and client accounts.
Metalworking and Welding area at Carrosserie Van Hoecke
November 1, 2022 - March 1, 2023
Involved in cargo trucks and trailers construction; performed MIG/MAG welding and guillotine operations.
Metalworking, Welding and Mechanical area at CP - Comboios de Portugal
December 1, 2019 - October 1, 2022
Restoration, repair and modification of train carriages; mechanical components assembly; structural repairs; ensured compliance with railroad safety and quality norms; operated guillotine and bending machines; worked with MIG/MAG and TIG welding processes.
Maintenance of railroad components at GMF - Metro do Porto
October 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019
Disassembly and assembly of mechanical and auxiliary components; gearbox and electrical engine repairs; tool construction for maintenance using SMAW and MIG/MAG welding.
Metalworking and Welding area at Metaliax
March 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018
Guillotine and bending machine usage; MIG/MAG and TIG welding for construction of metal garbage cans for international export.
Metalworking, Welding and Mechanical area at GMF
October 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019
Maintenance of railroad components for Metro do Porto; disassembly/assembly of mechanical and auxiliary components; gearbox and electrical engine repairs; tool construction for maintenance using SMAW and MIG/MAG welding.

Education

Welding Technician Certificate (Level IV) at Metaliax
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor’s degree in Administrative Assistance and Translation at ISCAP
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
German Certificate A2 (Summer School) at Technische Universität Braunschweig
June 30, 2025 - July 25, 2025
Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Program at Riga Technical University Liepaja Academy, Latvia
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Internship - International Office (ISCAP) at ISCAP
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Bachelor’s degree in Administrative Assistance and Translation at ISCAP
January 1, 2023 - February 4, 2026
Summer School - German Certificate A2 at Technische Universität Braunschweig
June 30, 2025 - July 25, 2025
Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Program at Riga Technical University Liepaja Academy, Latvia
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026

Qualifications

Welding Technician Certificate (Level IV)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
German Certificate A2 (Summer School)
June 30, 2025 - July 25, 2025
Welding Technician Certificate
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Welding Technician Certificate
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Other, Media & Entertainment