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David Smith

Ashtonfield,NSW

Summary

Reliable Machine Operator with work history of good performance in fast-paced production environments. Knowledgeable in quality control measures and manufacturing quality standards. Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation and maintenance.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Process Operator

Wethertex
12.2012 - 07.2023
  • Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
  • Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
  • Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
  • Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Climbing ladder runs to adjust wires on steam pressers
  • Manually stacked boards and planks on pallets for full shifts ready to be distributed to customers
  • Manually cleaned inside storage tanks using confined space training
  • Driving front end loader to load wood chip for process
  • Manually removed masses of wood chip from floor coverings when over flowed by the Mason Guns

Production Process Operator

Hydro Aluminium
01.2001 - 06.2012
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
  • Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
  • Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
  • Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
  • Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Filling Furnaces with Molten Aluminium
  • Prepared Furnaces ready for casting
  • Casting Aluminium on the casting machine


Production Process Operator

Bloomcaster BHP
02.1987 - 09.1999
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Cast Molten Metal in to Blooms ''Ingots''
  • Manually opened all Ladles ready to pour Molten
  • Demolished all Tundishes using Oxy after casting
  • Manually coated Tundishes
  • Crane operator to remove Ladles and Tundishes
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Used precision measuring tools, micrometers and calipers to meet required product specifications.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.

Production Process Operator

BHP
04.1980 - 09.1999

2nd class scrap welder jobs included, cleaning metal spillages on rail cars using oxy cutting equipment

Repairing broken couplings on rail cars

Over head Crane driver

Hot metal crane driver

  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.

2nd class scrap welder jobs included, cleaning metal spillages on rail cars using oxy cutting equipment

Repairing broken couplings on rail cars

Over head Crane driver

Hot metal crane driver


Education

Process Plant Operator -

Tafe NSW
Tighes Hill, NSW
07.2012

Certificate IV Process Plant Technology -

Tafe
Tighes Hill, NSW
07.2012

Certificate III -

Tafe
Tighes Hill
12.2009

High School Diploma -

Marist Brothers
Hamilton, NSW
1977

Skills

  • Daily Logs
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Equipment Monitoring
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Hand Tools

Certification

  • Fork Lift License -
  • Front End Loader License -
  • Bridge and Gantry Crane License
  • White Card
  • Confined Spaces License
  • Scissor Lift

Timeline

Production Process Operator

Wethertex
12.2012 - 07.2023

Production Process Operator

Hydro Aluminium
01.2001 - 06.2012

Production Process Operator

Bloomcaster BHP
02.1987 - 09.1999

Production Process Operator

BHP
04.1980 - 09.1999

Process Plant Operator -

Tafe NSW

Certificate IV Process Plant Technology -

Tafe

Certificate III -

Tafe

High School Diploma -

Marist Brothers
David Smith