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Bruce Richardson

Dubbo,NSW

Summary

With a proven track record at PGSR, I excel in equipment troubleshooting and fostering teamwork, enhancing machine reliability by 30%. My expertise spans from precision parts fitting to effective problem-solving, ensuring peak operational efficiency and safety in high-stakes environments.

Dependable Mechanical Fitter touting 30 years of expertise ensuring accurate parts fitting and measuring. A smart employee willing to comply with all safety regulations while lending a hand to help other team members.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Fitter

PGSR
  • Maintained a clean work environment by following established housekeeping procedures, reducing hazards and ensuring worker safety.
  • Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.
  • Increased productivity with the timely replacement of worn parts and maintaining optimal machine conditions.
  • Demonstrated expertise using various hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and precision instruments for accurate job execution.
  • Contributed to project completion by assembling, fitting, and aligning complex mechanical components accurately.
  • Dismantled and reassembled delicate mechanisms.

Commercial Truck Driver

Dubbo Truck and Crane
09.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Assisted with loading and unloading of cargo when necessary, using proper equipment and techniques to maintain safety standards at all times.
  • Provided reliable transportation of goods over long distances by maintaining a clean driving record and adhering to company guidelines for rest breaks, hours of service, or other relevant factors within the industry.
  • Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collected payment for services when required
  • Collaborated with dispatchers to optimize routes, addressing any issues or delays promptly for maximum efficiency.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety regulations by consistently updating knowledge on changes in legislation, policies, or guidelines affecting trucking operations.

School Bus Driver

Dubbo Bus Lines
02.2021 - 08.2024
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
  • Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
  • Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
  • Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
  • Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
  • Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
  • Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.

Maintenance Fitter

Aurelia Mining
06.2015 - 10.2021
  • Enhanced equipment reliability by conducting thorough preventative maintenance and routine inspections.
  • Completed projects within tight deadlines while adhering to strict quality standards.
  • Mentored junior fitters, fostering a supportive learning environment that enhanced overall team productivity.
  • Performed precision alignments on rotating equipment, extending their lifespan and reducing energy consumption.
  • Increased production efficiency with timely repairs and implementation of proactive maintenance practices.
  • Actively participated in root cause analysis investigations, contributing valuable insights for long-term solutions to recurring issues.
  • Improved safety standards within the facility through regular hazard assessments and implementing corrective actions.
  • Reduced downtime for essential machinery by swiftly diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues.

Maintenance Technician

Tritton Mine
02.2008 - 04.2013
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
  • Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.

Education

No Degree - Fitter And Machinist

Bankstown Tafe
Bankstown, NSW

Skills

  • Safety procedures
  • Hand tools expertise
  • Equipment installation
  • Equipment Repair
  • Safe equipment handling
  • Safe machinery operation
  • Maintenance troubleshooting
  • Parts fitting
  • Welding
  • Pipe fitting
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Parts assembly
  • Power tools proficiency
  • Threading
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Machinery repair
  • Component repair
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Efficiency improvement
  • Component fabrication
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Problem-solving abilities

Timeline

Commercial Truck Driver

Dubbo Truck and Crane
09.2024 - Current

School Bus Driver

Dubbo Bus Lines
02.2021 - 08.2024

Maintenance Fitter

Aurelia Mining
06.2015 - 10.2021

Maintenance Technician

Tritton Mine
02.2008 - 04.2013

No Degree - Fitter And Machinist

Bankstown Tafe

Mechanical Fitter

PGSR

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