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Ethan Vaughan

Gold Coast,Australia

Summary

Fitter and Turner with 6 years of experience in precision engineering, specialising in CNC machining, and hydraulic equipment. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, make critical decisions, and collaborate effectively in team environments. Eager to apply diverse skill set, delivering high quality results into a Fitter and Turner role.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fitter and Turner

CAVA Hydraulics
Mt Isa, QLD
01.2025 - Current
  • Working as a service technician on breakdowns, hydraulic diagnostics, hydraulic repair and maintenance.
  • Cylinder teardowns and rebuilds.
  • Hydraulic maintenance on trucks, EWP, forklifts, earthmoving equipment, and Franna cranes.
  • Contracted out to different sites to run CNC lathes and vertical machining centers.

Fitter and Turner

Turners Engineering
Gold Coast
04.2023 - 11.2024
  • Specialised in Hydraulic Equipment for the heavy earth moving industry. I became sufficient at making all aspects of hydraulic cylinders, this includes single acting, double acting and double acting double rod cylinders. Machines i was trained to run daily included Large vertical and horizontal Boring Machines used to bore a variety of large parts including Cutting Edges, Bucket Ears and excavator quick hitches. Mazak 250/350 super quick turn Lathes were used for most hydraulic parts from pistons, Glands, Cylinder body, Cylinder rods. I was trained in detail use of CNC robotics for Mass manufacture on the 250 quick turn as it has a robotic arm fitted. Training the apprentices was a key role in my job as i was the main trainer for a large period of time, that included teaching them proper methods and techniques on all cnc machines

Fitter and turner

PWR Advanced cooling technology
Gold Coast
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Worked in a Large Production scale factory making performance racing equipment with the use of CNC Machines. Familiarized Myself with the Haas Operating system and in depth Learning on how to program them.

Toolmaker Apprentice

Camtech Engineering
Gold Coast
09.2019 - 08.2022
  • Assembly and disassembly of blow moulds and injection moulds
  • Manual Mill - Made for moulds using drilling, tapping, milling, reaming.
  • Manual Lathe - Trained to make small parts and using skills such as tapping and threading
  • Grinding Section – Trained on the use of Slip Gauges, Cylindrical Squares, Dial Indicators, Micrometers, Depth Micrometers & Sine Tables.
  • Laser Engraver – GravoStyle to program and engrave part numbers onto parts.
  • Polishing Section – Polish moulds to a mirror finish.

Education

Certificate III - Engineering

TAFE QLD
Gold Coast
11.2024

Year 10 Certificate -

Lords Lutheran College
Gold Coast
12.2018

Skills

  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Decision Making
  • Detail Oriented
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities

Certification

  • Working at heights, Jan 2025
  • Working in confined spaces, Jan 2025
  • First aid certificate, Jan 2025
  • Forklift license, Jan 2025
  • Overhead crane ticket, Jan 2025

References

  • Boyd, Morris, 0420227531, CAVA contracting Solutions
  • Dylan, Main, 0403401640, CAVA contracting solutions
  • Rick, Turner, RickT@turnerseng.com.au, 0411781733, Turners Engineering

Timeline

Fitter and Turner

CAVA Hydraulics
01.2025 - Current

Fitter and Turner

Turners Engineering
04.2023 - 11.2024

Fitter and turner

PWR Advanced cooling technology
09.2022 - 01.2023

Toolmaker Apprentice

Camtech Engineering
09.2019 - 08.2022

Certificate III - Engineering

TAFE QLD

Year 10 Certificate -

Lords Lutheran College

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