David Thompson
Agricultural Technician
Goondiwindi,QLD
Summary
Dynamic Cotton Ginner with extensive experience at RMI Pty Ltd, adept at leading teams and optimizing ginning operations. Proven track record in quality control and mechanical troubleshooting, ensuring high standards and minimal downtime. Certified in first aid and CPR, demonstrating commitment to safety and effective team collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cotton Ginner
RMI Pty Ltd
02.2019 - Current
- Supervise day-to-day ginning operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality processing of seed cotton.
- Lead, train, and coordinate crews of 10–20 seasonal and full-time workers in ginning, pressing, and logistics.
- Operate and maintain all ginning machinery, including lint cleaners, presses, and conveyors.
- Oversee quality control, ensuring lint meets grade, moisture, and contamination standards.
- Plan and manage workflow to meet production targets and dispatch schedules.
- Perform mechanical troubleshooting and minor repairs to minimise downtime.
- Conduct safety briefings and enforce PPE and WHS policies across all shifts.
- Operated and maintained cotton ginning machinery to ensure efficient separation of seed and lint.
- Monitored production flow and adjusted equipment settings to maintain optimal quality and output.
- Performed routine maintenance, cleaning, and lubrication of ginning and press equipment.
- Operated forklifts, loaders, and bale press machinery as required.
- Troubleshot mechanical or electrical faults, coordinating with maintenance teams for timely repairs.
Machine Operator
Carrington Ginning
04.2014 - 02.2019
- Operated a wide range of heavy and agricultural machinery, including loaders, forklifts, Reach Stacker.
- Transported, loaded, and unloaded seed cotton, bales, loading of container trucks and bulk materials in a safe and timely manner.
- Conducted daily pre-start inspections, routine servicing, and minor maintenance on all plant equipment.
- Followed strict WHS and site safety protocols, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.
- Assisted with site preparation, maintenance, and production operations in high-volume environments.
- Worked collaboratively with supervisors, maintenance teams, and logistics staff to maintain smooth workflow.
Education
High School Diploma -
Goondiwindi State High School
GoondiwindiSkills
- Working effectively in large seasonal crews
- Ability to coordinate with press operators, cleaners, and yard drivers
- Strong communication in fast-paced production environments
- Calibration and adjustment of gin machinery for optimal yield
- Basic mechanical repair, lubrication, and equipment cleaning
- Loaders, forklifts, and telehandler operation (if applicable)
- Bale tracking and tagging systems (manual or digital)
- Training new seasonal staff on safe machinery operation
- Coordinating shifts and delegating tasks
- Monitoring production flow and adjusting operations
- Routine maintenance and fault finding
Certification
- First Aid and CPR
- Forklift License
- Reach Stacker License
- Chemcert
- Confined Spaces
Timeline
Cotton Ginner
RMI Pty Ltd
02.2019 - Current
Machine Operator
Carrington Ginning
04.2014 - 02.2019
High School Diploma -
Goondiwindi State High School