Daniel Lucas
Adelong,NSW
Summary
Industrious timber mill worker with 17 years of sawmilling, leadership, quality, training, and maintenance experience. Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Organized and attentive to detail with drive for creating safe and efficient workplace. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Wood Machinist
AKD Softwoods
01.2021 - Current
- Set up sawing machines to accurately cut materials to specified sizes and dimensions.
- Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
- Sharpened and replaced worn or defective blades and bands using hand tools.
- Monitored and adjusted the speed and cutting pressure of the machines to produce high-quality results.
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements.
- Reviewed job specifications to determine necessary tools and materials
- Sharpened and replaced worn or defective blades and bands using hand tools
- Monitored and inspected sawing machine operations to detect any malfunctions
Shift Analyst, Relief Dry Mill and Quality Manager
Carter Holt Harvey / AKD TUMUT NSW
01.2010 - 01.2021
- Technical support
- Analysis of production and quality of finish good products
- Record and report production data
- Assist leading hand in running of the mill / Fill in as required
- Fill in for the Drymill manager as required
- Fill in for Quality manager as required
- Identified and resolved problems through root cause analysis and research.
- Queried databases for information needed for report processing.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
Machine Operator and General Labourer
CARTER HOLT HARVEY TUMUT
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime
Education
Cert III - Wood Machining
Timber Training Creswick
Creswick, VIC11.2023
Cert IV - Training And Assessment
Tumut Tafe
Tumut, NSWHigh School Certificate -
Batlow Tech School
Batlow, NSW2004
Skills
- Worksite Safety
- Power Tool Operation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Safe Work Practices
- Multitasking Abilities
- Performance Goals
- Preventive Maintenance
- Quality Control Analysis
- Machinery Maintenance
- Operational Efficiency
- Computer skills
- Fast learner
Timeline
Apprentice Wood Machinist
AKD Softwoods
01.2021 - Current
Shift Analyst, Relief Dry Mill and Quality Manager
Carter Holt Harvey / AKD TUMUT NSW
01.2010 - 01.2021
Machine Operator and General Labourer
CARTER HOLT HARVEY TUMUT
01.2006 - 01.2010
Cert III - Wood Machining
Timber Training Creswick
Cert IV - Training And Assessment
Tumut Tafe
High School Certificate -
Batlow Tech School
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