Andrew Claasens
Melbourne,Victoria
Summary
Skilled Fitter with extensive experience in machine assembly and mechanical troubleshooting, notably on manroland sheetfed printing presses. Excelled in preventive maintenance and equipment inspection, enhancing machine efficiency and reliability. Demonstrated problem-solving skills , ensuring optimal operation of Manroland sheet-fed presses. Achieved significant equipment uptime improvement, showcasing dedication to excellence and mechanical aptitude.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Fitter
manrolandgoss Australasia
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2018 - Current
- Inspect manroland sheet-fed printing machines and identify any potential issues or malfunctions.
- Assembled and installed a variety of mechanical components on Manroland sheet-fed printing machines.
- Aligned and installed Manroland sheet-fed printing machines for efficient operation.
- Performed preventative maintenance on Manroland sheetfed printing presses to ensure proper operation, outlined by Manroland Sheetfed Germany.
- Adjusted functional parts of mechanical devices as needed.
- Troubleshoot and maintain all mechanical parts on Manroland sheet-fed printing presses.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed on each piece of equipment.
- Tested, diagnosed and replaced defective equipment.
Printers Service Technician
Shave & Gibson Packaging and security printing
Durban, South Africa
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Attend to breakdowns and service of Manroland 700 printing presses, KBA 142/145 printing presses, Bobst die cutters, Bobst gluing machines, paper guillotines, sheeters, laminators, and Heiber Schroders.
- Attend to breakdowns and service of narrow web printing presses in security print.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
Mechanical Technician
manroland South Africa
Durban, South Africa
12.2010 - 07.2016
- Service, repair, and installation of all Manroland sheetfed presses.
- Support customers with spares, planned maintenance, and training.
Field Service Technician
Man Ferrostaal Equipment solutions
Durban, South Africa
09.2007 - 11.2010
- Service and maintenance of Ryobi printing presses, MBO folding machines, Wohlenberg paper guillotines, and Horizon book binders.
- Support customers with planned service, installations, spare parts, and training.
Education
Mechanical Fitter
Industrial Training Centre
South Africa02-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Basic Pneumatics And Hydraulics
Industrial Training Centre
South AfricaSome College (No Degree) - Training On Horizon Finishing Equipment
Horizon Finishing Equipment
JapanSome College (No Degree) - Ryobi Printing Press
Ryobi
JapanSome College (No Degree) - Lithoman Basic Maintenance Training
Manroland Goss
GermanySkills
- Machine assembly
- Machine alignment
- Preventive maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Equipment inspection
- Problem solving
- Component replacement
- Lubrication procedures
Timeline
Fitter
manrolandgoss Australasia
01.2018 - Current
Printers Service Technician
Shave & Gibson Packaging and security printing
08.2016 - 12.2017
Mechanical Technician
manroland South Africa
12.2010 - 07.2016
Field Service Technician
Man Ferrostaal Equipment solutions
09.2007 - 11.2010
Mechanical Fitter
Industrial Training Centre
Some College (No Degree) - Basic Pneumatics And Hydraulics
Industrial Training Centre
Some College (No Degree) - Training On Horizon Finishing Equipment
Horizon Finishing Equipment
Some College (No Degree) - Ryobi Printing Press
Ryobi
Some College (No Degree) - Lithoman Basic Maintenance Training
Manroland Goss