BLAIR TURNER
Penguin
Summary
As a Trade-qualified Fitter and Turner, I have extensive experience in technical and managerial roles within a variety industries. My work ethic includes:
- A strong focus on providing a safe and inclusive work environment,
- Effective people and time management.
- Maintaining quality and safety audit recording.
- Improving process procedures and policies through ongoing personal development.
- Providing training and encouragement in a team environment, including the benefits of a Continuous Improvement Program.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Sales
Alpha Electrics and Water / Alpha Irrigation
01.2023 - 02.2025
- New ownership of the company has allowed me to increase my knowledge of not only our core business of electric motors and pumps, but also compliment my skills with a basic understanding of irrigation from a growers perspective. During my time with Alpha I have been fortunate enough to be included in several training opportunities ranging from product knowledge and applications, operating systems, team management, and assist in the development of policies and procedures to attain ISO 9001 accreditation.
Branch Manager
Alpha Electrics
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for the day to day operation of the branch, coordinating workshop and on site repairs and installations, implementation and management of a continuous improvement program whilst improving my knowledge of Alpha’s core business and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
Fitter/ Machinist
Alpha Electrics / Burnie
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Originally employed for my trade skills, it was determined that I take on a more administrative role to gain knowledge of Alpha’s operating systems and assist with day to day management of our pump technicians, learn internal sales processes and provide customer service
Manager
Barbeques Galore / Hervey Bay
01.2019 - 12.2020
- I was involved in the fit out of the store, liaising with contractors to ensure the store was ready on time and to the required specifications. Management of day to day operations including customer service, staff training, development and implementation of policies and procedures including operations and WHS, staff rostering, stock control, stock ordering and liaison with suppliers. I also managed all repairs and maintenance as well as safety and compliance audits.
Fitter and Turner / Workshop Supervisor
Dobmac Agricultural Machinery / Tasmania
01.2009 - 01.2019
- Manufacture, installation and maintenance of various machinery in both field-based and factory-based vegetable processing operations including training of machinery operators. Responsibilities included: operation of lathes and milling machines; fabrication and welding in mild steel; stainless steel and aluminium; fitting and assembly of machine components; training of apprentices and new staff; conducting workshop and on site inductions and regular safety audits; management of on-site projects and installations working within Australian Standards with regard to quality assurance, biosecurity and safety.
Steel Fabricator and Welder
VEC Civil Engineering / Tasmania
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Fabrication and welding of structural components used in the process of bridge construction and for Caterpillar Underground Mining Division.
Steel Fabricator / Quality Control Officer
South Pacific Marine
01.2002 - 09.2007
- Fabrication and welding of structural components used in various civil projects. Implementation and management of welding procedures to comply with Australian Standards. Implementation and management of quality control measures to successfully reduce rework within the company. Training and testing of staff in fabrication and welding processes and quality control. Liaising with independent inspectors to conduct relevant testing of structural components.
Education
Trade Certificate - Fitting and Turning
Queensland Tafe
Bundamba, QLD01.1993
Cert IV - Assessment and Workplace Training
RTO
Maroochydore, QLD01.2002
Certificate - Electrical Test & Tag
Tas Tafe
Burnie, TAS05-2011
Lean Manufacturing Processes
People Improvers
Ulverstone, TAS06-2022
No Degree - BSB40520 Leadership And Management
Transtegic
Launceston, TAS05-2023
Skills
- Promoting a safe and inclusive work environment
- Team and brand building
- People and time management
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Technical and mechanical knowledge of process equipment
- Experience in Safety /Quality Control & Audit reporting
- Procurement and stock control
- Induction & Training
- Sound computing skills
- Problem Solving
- Strong Work Ethic
- Positive Relationship Building
Certification
LR, R, LF
Languages
English
Timeline
Internal Sales
Alpha Electrics and Water / Alpha Irrigation
01.2023 - 02.2025
Branch Manager
Alpha Electrics
01.2022 - 01.2023
Fitter/ Machinist
Alpha Electrics / Burnie
01.2020 - 01.2022
Manager
Barbeques Galore / Hervey Bay
01.2019 - 12.2020
Fitter and Turner / Workshop Supervisor
Dobmac Agricultural Machinery / Tasmania
01.2009 - 01.2019
Steel Fabricator and Welder
VEC Civil Engineering / Tasmania
01.2008 - 01.2009
Steel Fabricator / Quality Control Officer
South Pacific Marine
01.2002 - 09.2007
Trade Certificate - Fitting and Turning
Queensland Tafe
Cert IV - Assessment and Workplace Training
RTO
Certificate - Electrical Test & Tag
Tas Tafe
Lean Manufacturing Processes
People Improvers
No Degree - BSB40520 Leadership And Management
Transtegic
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