Achira Shehan
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Experienced forklift driver and machine operator with a proven track record of safely and efficiently operating various types of forklifts and machines in manufacturing industry. Skilled in loading/unloading trucks, moving materials, order picking and conducting equipment maintenance checks. Possesses a current forklift licence with strong machine operating skills with machanically mind. And a strong commitment to workplace safety and efficiency My leadership skills, coupled with my commitment to safety and efficiency, enable me to effectively coordinate with team members and management to achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Colorspan Industries
02.2024 - Current
- Used Slitter Machine to cut sheet metal.
- Operated forklift and order picker.
- Operated Break Press operator - Bystronic machine.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Used RF scanner to locate and find the products in the warehouse.
Leading Hand Recycling Plant Operator
Kangaroo Plastics
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Operated front end loader to load recycling materials into hoppers, trucks and bins.
- Operated counter balance forklift to load unload trucks and containers.
- Operated grab forklifts to move bales, empty bins and load unload trucks.
- Operated baler machines to pack plastic, aluminum, paper and steel.
- Lead the team to daily production targets and keep plant clean and safe for everyone.
- Sorted recycling materials on conveyor belts - plastics( HDPE, PET, PP, PS) paper aluminium and steel
- Changed converter belts and repaired belts when needed.
- Repaired balers and hydraulic system and sensors on baler machines.
- Changed programs on tomra sorting machines.
- Kept the plant clean and safe as a leading hand supervisor at afternoon shift.
- Organised shift for to meet production targets and zero hazard management and waste management.
Welder Mig / Tig
Fabco Fabrications
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
High Reach Forklift Operator
Direct Freight Express
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Increased productivity by consistently meeting or exceeding established quotas for daily tasks and assignments.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating high reach forklifts for loading and unloading tasks.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities, assisting coworkers in completing time-sensitive tasks as necessary.
- Reduced product damage, carefully handling fragile items during transportation and storage processes.
- Supported warehouse operations by performing routine maintenance on high reach forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Used RF scanners.
Forklift Driver
PolyTrade Australia
12.2019 - 01.2022
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
CARPENTER
Super Start Property Maintenance Pty Ltd
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
FACTORY HAND
Richmond Wheel & Castor Co
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Packaged finished products and prepared for shipment
- Unloaded and loaded items from conveyors, machines, and conveyances
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas
- Loaded and unloaded parts on the production line to establish smooth operations
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries
- Placed materials into manufacturing machines to aid in the assembly process.
Education
Certificate III In Engineering (Fabrication Trade) -
• Australian Institute of Engineering
Diploma Of Building And Construction -
• Oceania Polytechnic, Australia
Certificate Iii In Carpentry -
• ETI Australia
Conduct Civil Construction Front End Loader -
• Industrial Plant Training Group
Forklift Licence -
• Worksafe Victoria
First Aid Certificate -
• Australia Wide First Aid
Skills
- High reach forklift
- MIG/TIG and arc Welding
- Interpret Blueprints
- Forklift operation - counter balance and high reach
- Front end loader
- Team leader and management skills
- Safe Work Practices
- TIG Welding
- Tomra sorting system
- Heavy Duty Machinery
- Power Tools Operations
- Having a good knowlage about sheet metal and thick metals
- Machanically minded machine operation
Timeline
Machine Operator
Colorspan Industries
02.2024 - Current
Welder Mig / Tig
Fabco Fabrications
05.2023 - 02.2024
Leading Hand Recycling Plant Operator
Kangaroo Plastics
02.2022 - 03.2024
High Reach Forklift Operator
Direct Freight Express
11.2020 - 03.2022
Forklift Driver
PolyTrade Australia
12.2019 - 01.2022
CARPENTER
Super Start Property Maintenance Pty Ltd
06.2018 - 12.2019
FACTORY HAND
Richmond Wheel & Castor Co
05.2017 - 07.2018
Certificate III In Engineering (Fabrication Trade) -
• Australian Institute of Engineering
Diploma Of Building And Construction -
• Oceania Polytechnic, Australia
Certificate Iii In Carpentry -
• ETI Australia
Conduct Civil Construction Front End Loader -
• Industrial Plant Training Group
Forklift Licence -
• Worksafe Victoria
First Aid Certificate -
• Australia Wide First Aid