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Andrew Britton

Highfields

Summary

Accomplished Supervisor and Machine Operator with a robust background in mechanical operations and staff leadership, notably at Peanut Company of Australia. Experienced in precision manufacturing, preventative maintenance, and fostering safety in confined spaces and at heights. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and team management abilities, ensuring efficient production processes and workplace safety.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator

Southern Cross Water
02.2023 - Current

*Set up and operation of mechanical and hydraulic presses for punching, bending and pressing product.

*Set up and operation of header, threader, bandsaw, roller..etc.

*Precise marking out and manufacture of parts and products.

*Trial assembly of tankstands and windmills.

*Some sheet metal work, stainless/galvanised.

*Forklift driving.

*Blueprint and drawing interpritation.

Plant Operator

Pacific Seeds
04.2019 - 09.2022

*Set up and operation of seed cleaning and grading plant.

*Conduct clean down of entire plant to specifications.

*Working safely at heights.

*Break down and preventative maintenance.

*EWP operation.

*Seed testing/grading/drying.

*Forklift driving.

*Safe chemical mixing and handling.

*Maintain, repair and tracking of bucket elevators and conveyor belts.

*Loading and unloading trucks.

Forestry Worker

Mangan Contracting
12.2017 - 10.2018

*Planting, pruning and watering trees.

*Weed and pest vegetation removal.


Intake and Seed Production Supervisor.

Peanut Company of Australia.
05.2007 - 11.2017

*Sampling, weighing, unloading, drying and transfer of loads of raw product direct from farm.

*Training, supervision and safety of each seasons casual workforce.

*Oversee the cleaning and fumigation process.

*Break down/ preventative maintenance on the entire intake process including bucket elevators(belt and chain driven), conveyor belts, dust extraction systems, baghouses, heat pump and gas dryers.

*Numerous confined spaces to work in.

Working at heights.

*Supervision of seed production and coordination of seed delivery/packaging.

Skills

*Experienced Machine Operator

*Precision marking out and manufacturing

*Experienced Forklift Driver

*EWP lisence

*Experienced Confined Space worker

*Experienced Heights Worker

*Experienced Staff and Production Supervisor

*Experienced Chemical Handling

*Experienced Preventative and Breakdown Maintenance

*Breakdown Troubleshooting

Timeline

Machine Operator

Southern Cross Water
02.2023 - Current

Plant Operator

Pacific Seeds
04.2019 - 09.2022

Forestry Worker

Mangan Contracting
12.2017 - 10.2018

Intake and Seed Production Supervisor.

Peanut Company of Australia.
05.2007 - 11.2017
Andrew Britton