Joel Phillips
ST Agnes,SA
Summary
Throughout my working career and personal life I have gained a lot of life experience leading me to develop many personal skills such as leadership, working under pressure and team work. During my time as PSO I have developed stronger communication skills and more self confidence. I'm and eager to learn and continually improve myself personally and work to high standard and in turn inspiring those around me.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Police Officer
South Australia Police
2022.12 - Current
- Investigated suspicious activities promptly, compiling detailed reports for further analysis or legal actions if necessary.
- Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with high-pressure situations, maintaining composure during critical incidents.
- Worked with various teams and supported newer members with patrol training and advice when required.
- Up skilled and taken on higher responsibilities.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors with prompt response to emergency situations.
- Managed time to ensure tasks and duties carried out in an efficient manner.
Machinist
Rick Corbett Engine Reconditioners
2022.05 - 2022.12
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Disassembled engine heads, conducted inspections on all parts and reported on parts needing replacing/ machining.
- Assembled engine heads ensuring all tolerances set to factory standard.
- Adhered to work place safety guidelines, maintaining my own safety and safety of others.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
Filleter/Senior Retail Assistant
Magill Fresh Seafood
2022.02 - 2022.05
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and personalized assistance.
- Collaborated with team members and management to create visually appealing merchandise displays, attracting customer attention and in turn boosting sales.
- Mentored new employees, ensuring an understanding of processes and expectations and fostering a positive work environment.
- Increased sales by effectively promoting products and helping customers make informed decisions.
Slash/Surface Grinder Operator
Magnetic Engineering Pty Ltd
2014.05 - 2022.02
- Started as a slash/surface grinder operator and later trained on running the CNC mill.
- Worked to time critical deadlines to a high standard and ensured results were accurate to clients expectations.
- Used precision measuring equipment and various hand tools to provide a final product safe for handling and to a highly accurate result.
- Learnt to write programs on the CNC using the mazatrol controller and Powermill on the PC creating 3D models and machining proagrams.
- Also operated a CNC plasma/Oxy profile cutter, supporting the manager when required.
- Took on supervisor role and provided guidance to coworkers, attending to clients and phone calls when management was absent or busy.
- Carried out basic maintenance on machinery when required.
- Problem solved when required to complete jobs when errors occurred or required to fix parts supplied with errors.
Slitter/Labeller Operator
Rowe Trading Company
2012.06 - 2014.05
- Primary role as a slitter/labeller operator, also worked as a storeman picking, packing, and dispatching products
- Operated as a small team and worked unsupervised when required.
- Maintained detailed records of job orders, material usage, and equipment maintenance for accurate reporting purposes.
- Enhanced product quality through regular inspections, adjustments, and maintenance of slitter machines.
Apprentice
Mailpack Pty Ltd
2007.11 - 2011.12
- Completed apprenticeship and operated mills, lathes, and did sheet metal fabrication
- Made new parts for development of new high-speed mailing machinery and reconditioned older mailing machines
- Furthered welding skills.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
Fitter/Machinist
David Power Pty Ltd
2005.03 - 2007.06
- Started an apprenticeship at David Power as a fitter/machinist with a focus on fitting, doing breakdown work, shutdowns, and general maintenance at various clients across greater Sydney
- Also learned MIG, Arc, and TIG welding.
- Completed projects in accordance with industry standards while strictly adhering to all relevant codes and regulations.
- Gained valuable experience by working on a wide variety of commercial and industrial projects, including new construction and retrofit installations.
Education
Certificate III - Mechanical Engineering
Tafe New South Whales
Ultimo, NSW12.2009
No Degree -
St. Dominic's College
Kingswood, NSW12.2004
Skills
- A fast learner and mechanically minded.
- Able to work well within a team environment.
- Work well under pressure, maintaining a calmness and professionalism.
- Have an eye for detail, having worked carrying out highly accurate machining operations, developed a keen eye for detail.
- Leadership and respect, in previous roles have unexpectedly been required to step into a supervisor role and always treat others with respect.
- Eagerness to learn to improve.
- Problem solving, previous have often required problems to be resolved in a timely manner.
Certificatesandexperience
- Mechanical Engineering Cert III
- Milling
- Turning
- CNC programming/operations
- MIG, ARC, TIG welding
- Programming on Powermill with 3D models
- Sheet metal Fabrication
- Hand Tools
- Breakdown/ preventative maintenance
- Precision measurement reading
- Reading Drawings
- Working in a team
References
- Christopher Rowe, Owner/ Managing director, Rowe Trading Company, (08)82340000
- Joshua Arnold, Manager, Magnetic Engineering, (08) 8347 2225
- Andrew Wajwoda, Owner/manager, Magill Seafood, 0434 138 830
Hobbies and Interests
I currently play indoor soccer weekly. I have always enjoyed being hands on and taking things apart, I enjoy helping my son and daughter build lego and seeing what paper planes we can make. I’ve always enjoyed helping out doing handy work around the house when things break or need replacing.
Timeline
Security Police Officer
South Australia Police
2022.12 - Current
Machinist
Rick Corbett Engine Reconditioners
2022.05 - 2022.12
Filleter/Senior Retail Assistant
Magill Fresh Seafood
2022.02 - 2022.05
Slash/Surface Grinder Operator
Magnetic Engineering Pty Ltd
2014.05 - 2022.02
Slitter/Labeller Operator
Rowe Trading Company
2012.06 - 2014.05
Apprentice
Mailpack Pty Ltd
2007.11 - 2011.12
Fitter/Machinist
David Power Pty Ltd
2005.03 - 2007.06
Certificate III - Mechanical Engineering
Tafe New South Whales
No Degree -
St. Dominic's College
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