Chris Cain
Mount Gambier,South Australia
Summary
To work for a growing company that will provide me with the possibility of growing within it and will allow the development of my abilities and skills in favor of the company’s mission and my environment. I am looking for a career that is both challenging and rewarding. Hardworking machine operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
L.V Dohnt
Mount Gambier, South Australia
07.2020 - 07.2024
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Team Leading of a small team
Machine Operator
Boral
Mount Gambier, South Australia
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify potential hazards or risks within working environment.
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
Plant Operator/ Maintenance employee with District Council of Grant
Programmed Skilled
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Potholing, Playground Maintenance Work, Line Marking, PreMix work, Responsible for general maintenance of machinery, cleaning workplace, Other various work as directed by Supervisor
Labour, Machine Operator
Teagle Contracting Pty Ltd
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Machine Operator of: Bobcat, Excavator, Backhoe, Assisting with trenching for new services, Assisting with digging around underground services, Assisting with setup of laser level, Responsible for general maintenance of machinery, cleaning workplace
Labour, Machine Operator
SMB Civil
Mount Gambier, SA
10.2016 - 12.2016
- Machine Operator of: Front End Loader, roller, Assisting with construction of sub division with pad foot roller/vibrating roller, Assisting with Demolishing houses, Responsible for general maintenance of machinery, cleaning workplace
Shearer / Roustabout
Contract Shearing
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Throwing fleeces and bailing, Shearing, Responsible for general maintenance on equipment
Volunteer Worker
South East Animal Welfare League
Mount Gambier, SA
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Responsible for cleaning animal sheds, Dog handling and feeling of the dogs, Responsible for sterilizing sheds for the dogs/cats
Labour, Machine Operator
Bin It
Mount Gambier, SA
06.2011 - 11.2011
- Responsible for sort materials for recycling, Loader Operation, general maintenance of machinery, Cleaning of workplace
Labour, Machine Operator
Heenan Earthmoving
Mount Gambier, SA
01.2007 - 11.2009
- Machine Operator of: Excavator, Front End Loader, Bobcat/Skid Steer, Assisting with construction of base for retaining walls, Loading trucks with Excavator, Assisting with surveying house blocks, Responsible for back filling retainer walls with bobcat/Front end loader, Responsible for general maintenance of machinery, cleaning workplace
Labour
The Grocery Club
Rocklea, Qld
09.2006 - 12.2006
- Responsible for cleaning floors and general work area, Stacking products on to shelves / Stock rotation and shock takes
Labour/Apprentice
P & G Plasterer
Argenton, NSW
09.2006 - 12.2006
- Responsible for cleaning floors and general work area, Responsible for measuring, cut gyprock, Assist with laying gyprock, Mixing plaster, cleaning tools etc., Erection, setting up and working on Scaffolding
Labour, Forklift Operator
W Arkell & Sons
Rocklea, Qld
04.2006 - 09.2006
- Responsible for sorting fruit and vegetables, Picking and packing for client order, Forklift operator/duties
Skills
- LE - Excavator
- LL - Front End Loader
- LB - Backhoe
- LS - Skid steer
- LR - Roller
- Current SA Drivers Licence
- Portland Journey Management Group VIC
- Cert 3- Forest operations
References
- Stewart Payne, Business Owner P & G Plasterer, 0403 465 616
- Jeff Teagle, Business Owner Teagles, 0408 849 009
- Alan Cain, Business Owner C & N Earthmoving, 0408 027 118
Timeline
Machine Operator
L.V Dohnt
07.2020 - 07.2024
Machine Operator
Boral
07.2019 - 07.2020
Plant Operator/ Maintenance employee with District Council of Grant
Programmed Skilled
11.2017 - 10.2018
Labour, Machine Operator
Teagle Contracting Pty Ltd
05.2017 - 07.2017
Labour, Machine Operator
SMB Civil
10.2016 - 12.2016
Shearer / Roustabout
Contract Shearing
01.2014 - 08.2016
Volunteer Worker
South East Animal Welfare League
08.2012 - 08.2013
Labour, Machine Operator
Bin It
06.2011 - 11.2011
Labour, Machine Operator
Heenan Earthmoving
01.2007 - 11.2009
Labour
The Grocery Club
09.2006 - 12.2006
Labour/Apprentice
P & G Plasterer
09.2006 - 12.2006
Labour, Forklift Operator
W Arkell & Sons
04.2006 - 09.2006
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