Aaron Chandler
St Kilda,VIC
Summary
Experienced in metal fabrication with hands-on tool operation skills and office management expertise. Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and lead training sessions. Proficient in all aspects of the metal fabrication business, from day-to-day operations to on-site project management. Worked for major companies in the mining sector such as BHP, RIO TINTO, WESTERN MINING, SINGAPORE FREIGHT, both in Australia and abroad, as well as in the fast food commercial kitchen industry with MCDONALDS, HUNGRY JACKS, GUZMAN GOMEZ. Known for problem-solving abilities and integrating design techniques from start-up to completion and installation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Workshop Supervisor/ Onsite/ Office
Accubend
01.2015 - Current
- Measure up onsite work, design, order, manufacture, install.
- Proficient with Auto Cad
- Proficient with MYOB & XERO
- Payroll
- Computer Skills
- Extensive experience with hand tools, brake press, guillotine, rollers, benders.
- Main clients Mcdonalds, Hungry Jacks, Guzman Gomez
- Stainless steel commercial kitchen, design, manufacture, and install experience.
- TIG/MIG/ARC anything from 1.0mm to 25mm SS, MILD, GAL.
- White card
- Drivers license
- Forklift license to be renewed is required
- Work unsupervised in factory or onsite
- Extensive knowledge of fabrication techniques and machinery required
- Eye for detail
- High work standard and ethic
- Able to train others
- Able to work in a team envirment
- High safety standard, SWM's, JSA's, risk managemant proficient
- Problem solving
Workshop supervisor
Mideco
07.2013 - 01.2015
- Supervise the manufacture of dust collection equipment, supervising up to 15 people
- Involved in all aspects from initial design to completion
- Work closely with the Production manager and purchasing department to achieve deadline and budgets
- Ensure a high standard of OHS
- Complete payroll advice for accounts
Site supervisor
Mideco
03.2010 - 07.2013
- Installation of dust collectors around Australia
- Erecting structural steel
- Install duct work
- Install fans, motors, gearboxes as well as repair and maintain
- Commissioning of all equipment installed
- Balance duct systems with air speed measurements
- Organising cranes and other mobile plant
- Liasing with customers including - Rio Tinto, Western Mining, Esperance ports, Incitec Pivot, Ahrens, Kermans, Graincorp, Pentarch
- Conduct toolbox meeting
- Ensure high standard of OHS
- Complete JSA's, SWMS, other paperwork
- Read and interpret install and technical drawings
Sheet metal worker
Mideco
08.2007 - 03.2010
- Manufacturing Dust Collectors for all industries
- General metal fabrication, light and heavy gauge
- Welding - 1.6mm - 25mm, Mild steel, Stainless steel, Galvinised steel
- MIG, TIG, ARC
- Brake press operations
- Guillotine operations
- Training of apprentices
- Forklift driver loading/unloading
- Duct work - lobster backs, square to rounds etc
- General metal fabrication
- Read and interpret technical drawings
Sheet metal Apprentice
Mideco
04.2005 - 08.2007
- Manufacturing Dust Collectors for all industries
- Completed Trade school in 18 months
- 2 time Apprentice of the year
- General metal fabrication, light and heavy gauge
- Welding - 1.6mm - 25mm, Mild steel, Stainless steel, Galvinised steel
- MIG, TIG, ARC
- Brake press operations
- Guillotine operations
Forklift operator
Gillette
07.2003 - 03.2005
- Pick and pack orders
- Unload/load trucks and containers
- Stocktake
- Use of RF scanners
Labourer
DTS Engineering
01.2001 - 06.2003
- General labouring in metal fabrication workshop
Education
No Degree - Light/Heavy Fabrication
Kangan Institute
Melbourne, VIC08-2007
Skills
- Hands-on mechanical expertise
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance knowledge
- Program planning
- Implementation of safety measures
- Technical documentation proficiency
- Effective deadline management
- Technical documentation
- Proficient in delegating tasks
Certification
- Qualified sheet metal worker
- Working at heights
- Initial OHS training for Health and Safety Representative
- White Card
References
- Dave, Cameron, ex supervisor, 0418 384 414, Mideco
- Thomas, Weston, Production manager, 0419 041 193, Mideco
- Melton, White, Owner, 0438 621 106, Mideco
Timeline
Workshop Supervisor/ Onsite/ Office
Accubend
01.2015 - Current
Workshop supervisor
Mideco
07.2013 - 01.2015
Site supervisor
Mideco
03.2010 - 07.2013
Sheet metal worker
Mideco
08.2007 - 03.2010
Sheet metal Apprentice
Mideco
04.2005 - 08.2007
Forklift operator
Gillette
07.2003 - 03.2005
Labourer
DTS Engineering
01.2001 - 06.2003
No Degree - Light/Heavy Fabrication
Kangan Institute
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