Craig Higgins
Pimpama,QLD
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machinist/Supervisor
PWR Advanced Cooling Technology
02.2019 - 07.2023
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, mills and grinders.
- Increased production efficiency by closely studying blueprints for accurate machine programming.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
- Inspected, repaired and replaced system components.
- Regularly exceeded daily production goals by effectively troubleshooting machinery and programming issues.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilising fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
- Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
- Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
- Developed jigs, fixtures and tooling to meet production requirements.
- Established machining parameters and test runs for new parts and components.
- Recommended adjustments to production processes to optimize product quality.
- Devised and implemented process improvements to enhance production.
Cnc Machinist/Programmer
Mclaren GT
11.2016 - 01.2019
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilising fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Utilized CAD and CAM software to design tool paths, select cutting tools and set machine parameters.
Cnc Machinist/Programmer/Team Leader
Kellwood Engineering
08.2011 - 11.2016
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
- Promoted high standerds through personal example to help each member understand expected behavious and standards.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
- Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
- Utilized CAD and CAM software to design tool paths, select cutting tools and set machine parameters.
Tool Maker (tradesman)
Scott Engineering
06.2010 - 07.2011
- Inspected final products for quality and functionality.
- Inspected items for safety and operability.
- Read and stuck to detailed production schedules.
- Monitored production and made improvements for quality and productivity.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, mills, slotters, vertical and horizontal borers and grinders.
Tool Maker (apprentice)
Scott Engineering
06.2006 - 06.2010
- Inspected final products for quality and functionality.
- Inspected items for safety and operability.
- Read and stuck to detailed production schedules.
- Monitored production and made improvements for quality and productivity.
Work Experience
M.O.D, Beith
11.2004 - 01.2005
Education
Mechanical Engineering
James Watt College
Kilmarnock, Scotland05.2009
Mechanical Engineering
James Watt College
Kilmarnock, Scotland05.2009
Mechanical Engineering
James Watt College
Kilmarnock, Scotland05.2009
Mechanical Engineering
James Watt College
Kilmarnock, Scotland05.2007
Mechanical Engineering
James Watt College
Kilmarnock, Scotland05.2006
Ardrossan Academy
Ardrossan, Scotland05.2005
Ardrossan Academy
Ardrossan, Scotland05.2005
Ardrossan Academy
Ardrossan, Scotland05.2005
Ardrossan Academy
Ardrossan, Scotland05.2005
Ardrossan Academy
Ardrossan, Scotland05.2005
Ardrossan Academy
Ardrossan, Scotland05.2005
Ardrossan Academy
Ardrossan, Scotland05.2005
Ardrossan Academy
Ardrossan, Scotland05.2005
Skills
- Equipment Calibration
- Corrective Maintenance
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Parts Fabrication
- Waste Reduction
- CAD Utilization
- Quality Control Analysis
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Design Standards
- Set Up Procedures
Details
- D.O.B - 17.Aug.1989
- Nationality - Australian
- P.O.B - Fremantle, WA
Contact
(+61) 0433941443, Higgins1989@googlemail.com
Scott Engineering
- Jun/2008, NQ Mig, Tig, Stick welding
- Nov/2008, Energy, Utility, Skills Registered
- Jun/2009, Fork truck licence
- Jun/2010, Slinging and lifting course
- Manual lathe
- Turret lathe
- Semi cnc milling, programming, machining
- Slotter
- Jig borer
- Horizontal borer
- Vertical borer
- Surface grinder
- Tooling and cutter grinder
- Cylindrical grinder
- Welding in Mig, Tig, Stick
- Brazing
- Fitting and maintenance
- Home tooling
Kellwood Eng.
- Oct/2011, Overhead crane course
- Oct/2011, First aid course
- Nov/2013, 1 day One cnc, cad/cam software
- Feb/2015, 2 day Supervisor training course
- Cnc operating, setting, programming on fanuc, xyz control, haas lathes
- Cnc operating, setting, programming on twin spindle, bar feed lathe
- Cnc operating, setting, programming on mazak, haas, hiedenhain mills
Mclaren GT
- Feb/2017, 2 day Mazak programming training
- Cnc operating, setting, programming on mazak multi axis lathe, bar feed
- Cnc operating, setting, programming on mazak vertical machining centre
- Training on hypermill programming software
Affiliations
- Cnc operating, setting haas mills
Professional Experience
- Work Experience, Nov/2004, M.O.D, Beith
- Tool Maker (apprentice), Jun/2006, Scott Engineering
- Tool Maker (tradesman), Jun/2010, Scott Engineering
- Cnc Machinist/Programmer/Team leader, Aug/2011, Kellwood Engineering
- Cnc Machinist, Nov/2016, Mclaren GT
- Cnc Machinist/Supervisor, Feb/2019, PWR Advanced Cooling Technology
Timeline
CNC Machinist/Supervisor
PWR Advanced Cooling Technology
02.2019 - 07.2023
Cnc Machinist/Programmer
Mclaren GT
11.2016 - 01.2019
Cnc Machinist/Programmer/Team Leader
Kellwood Engineering
08.2011 - 11.2016
Tool Maker (tradesman)
Scott Engineering
06.2010 - 07.2011
Tool Maker (apprentice)
Scott Engineering
06.2006 - 06.2010
Work Experience
M.O.D, Beith
11.2004 - 01.2005
Mechanical Engineering
James Watt College
Mechanical Engineering
James Watt College
Mechanical Engineering
James Watt College
Mechanical Engineering
James Watt College
Mechanical Engineering
James Watt College
Ardrossan Academy
Ardrossan Academy
Ardrossan Academy
Ardrossan Academy
Ardrossan Academy
Ardrossan Academy
Ardrossan Academy
Ardrossan Academy
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