Douglas Swindells

• Operated tractor to haul feed, hay and water to distribute to animals.
• Transported livestock to pastures for grazing or to other areas for veterinary care, tagging or sales.
• Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
• Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
• Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
• Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency, and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
• Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
• Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
• Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
• Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.

During my time here, i have undertaken a wide range of jobs and roles including; customer service, public relations as well as driving multiple vehicles. I have been dealing with customers to ensure that they are satisfied with the services provided.

• Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
• Observed equipment operation to diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues.
• prepared materials for classes from year 7 - year 12
• ordered supplies for class projects
• reprogramming CNC equipment
• Supporting teachers and students in classrooms and workshops

• Controlled livestock herds by moving paddocks , scales and trucks for transfer to market, slaughterhouse, or alternate grazing.
• Cared for livestock by cleaning and disinfecting pens and facilities.
• Irrigated farm soil and performed repairs and routine maintenance on pipes and pumps.
• Completed hands-on crop production work for large-scale commercial cultivation operation.
• Helped keep facilities, equipment and tools operational with regular repairs and proactive maintenance.
• Made minor adjustments and repairs to agricultural equipment.
• Operated and serviced farm machinery, implements and farm vehicles.
• Handled and moved various plants and produce using tractors and wheelbarrows.
• Observed animals and notified supervisor of signs of illness.
• Dipped or bathed animals with appropriate applications to control parasites.

• Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
• Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
• Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
• Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
• Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
• Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
• Participated in staff meetings, special events, and professional development activities.
• Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations.
• Ejected unruly patrons from premises.