Barry Drummond Hay
Mechanical Technician
Mornington,VIC
Summary
To become part of an engineering team which leads the way in service excellence, professionalism and dedication to high technical standards for the overall benefit of its customers. To gain further knowledge and experience within the field of engineering.
Experienced with mechanical fitting and assembly, ensuring high-quality workmanship. Utilizes technical drawings and blueprints to execute tasks accurately. Knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair to support operational efficiency and longevity.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Officer
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
03.2017 - 05.2025
- To provide the Radiation Engineering Department with mechanical engineering support and to design and manufacture and repair speciality components for various hospital departments. Designed and manufactured a wide range of equipment for the department using SolidWorks, SolidWorks cam, various manual and CNC machines and with 3d printers at my disposal to complete the manufacture of the components required. Developed and implemented a 3D printing process for the manufacture of treatment Bolus which is used for the treatment of patients having therapy. Various software packages were assessed for the manufacture, Autodesk Netfabb, Simplify 3D, and the use of 5 Raise3D printers.
Mechanical Workshop Fitter / Technician
JLG Industries
07.2015 - 02.2017
- Commenced with JLG as a contract trade assistant and quickly offered permanent employment as workshop fitter/technician. Main duties were to service and repair elevating work platforms including telehandlers. Evaluating equipment performance, inspections for compliance and to specifications. Install, test and modify electronic and hydraulic equipment in accordance with JLG and Australian standards. Responsible for completion of documentation and inspection records required by Australian standards and customer/site requirements. Fork lift, EWP and high-risk licenses gained from being employed by JLG.
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Charing Cross Hospital
05.2007 - 02.2014
- Working within the Mechanical Engineering workshop, primarily concerned with designing, developing and manufacturing a wide range of equipment for the Radiotherapy Department, mechanical preventative maintenance and repairs to complex diagnostic and treatment equipment (linear accelerators) in the Radiotherapy Department. Tasks included a large amount of 3D design using Autodesk Inventor and different machining techniques utilising manual machines and CNC machines, with materials ranging from different grades of plastics through to Titanium.
Mechanical Workshop Engineering supervisor
Cromwell Hospital
02.2004 - 05.2007
- Primarily concerned with the day to day running of the Medical Physics workshop including design, development and manufacture of a range of patient immobilization and QA equipment for Gamma Knife, PET/CT, Radiotherapy and Medical Physics. Participating in and planning strategies for all radiotherapy equipment maintenance. Preparing drawings for record keeping and dealing with all material and stock item ordering.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Royal Sussex County Hospital
05.2002 - 02.2004
- Provide a mechanical maintenance service including repairs modifications and service improvements to all equipment managed by the Medical Physics department. Manufacture of alloy shielding and other customised patient devices, utilising a variety of manual mills and lathes.
Electrical / Mechanical Engineer
Ricardo Consulting Engineers
04.1998 - 05.2002
- Worked in the Mechatronics department within Powertrain development as part of a small team, dedicated to new development and research ideas, thermal studies, instrumentation of fuel and throttle systems. Main engineer on small projects dealing with all relevant documentation and liaison with design engineers. Stress and thermal surveys conducted on new engine components, large amounts of precision machining using manual centre lathes and milling machines.
Mechanical toolmaker
University of Sussex
02.1997 - 02.1998
- Worked in the Mechanical workshop and research laboratories assisting PhD students with mechanical fitting and machining of all aspects of small gas turbine research. Main project worked on was the impeller roughness effects on centrifugal compressor rigs.
Mechanical Fitter
Hazmac Handling
07.1995 - 05.1996
- Mechanical fitting of roller conveyor systems, production layout with large amounts of machining, involved in fitting and the installation setup and repair of conveyor systems at Ford engine plant Dagenham.
EITB Apprenticeship
KDG Mobrey
09.1991 - 07.1995
- Fully served EITB approved traineeship, main production workshop using manual and CNC centre lathes, horizontal and vertical milling machines, development workshop manufacturing new designs and building exhibition stands to display company products at engineering shows at the NEC in Birmingham.
Education
National vocational qualification (NVQ) level 4 -
EITB UK
Mechanical Engineering Design module - undefined
Open University UK
01.2014
HNC (Higher National Certificate) - mechanical Engineering
University of Teeside
01.2013
City & Guilds 228 Mechanical craft parts 1, 2, 3 & 4 - undefined
East Berkshire College
02.1995
Skills
- Strain gauge applications and instrumentation
- 5 Day mig and tig course from the Eutectic & Castolin Institute
- Various specific manufacturer training, Elekta and Varian treatment systems
- Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Netfabb, Simplify3D
- SolidWorks, SolidWorks Cam, Enroute 23, Fagor controls, ProtoTRAK
- EWP operator license
- High risk work license
- Fork lift license
- Current Victorian driver’s and motorcycle license, Victorian Marine license
- BSAC Dive leader, assistant dive instructor, TDI nitrox diver
Timeline
Mechanical Officer
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
03.2017 - 05.2025
Mechanical Workshop Fitter / Technician
JLG Industries
07.2015 - 02.2017
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Charing Cross Hospital
05.2007 - 02.2014
Mechanical Workshop Engineering supervisor
Cromwell Hospital
02.2004 - 05.2007
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Royal Sussex County Hospital
05.2002 - 02.2004
Electrical / Mechanical Engineer
Ricardo Consulting Engineers
04.1998 - 05.2002
Mechanical toolmaker
University of Sussex
02.1997 - 02.1998
Mechanical Fitter
Hazmac Handling
07.1995 - 05.1996
EITB Apprenticeship
KDG Mobrey
09.1991 - 07.1995
Mechanical Engineering Design module - undefined
Open University UK
HNC (Higher National Certificate) - mechanical Engineering
University of Teeside
City & Guilds 228 Mechanical craft parts 1, 2, 3 & 4 - undefined
East Berkshire College
National vocational qualification (NVQ) level 4 -
EITB UK
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