Gurdev Singh
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience at Durocolour Australia Pty. Ltd. Skilled in material blending and quality assurance, I excel in optimizing production processes while ensuring safety compliance. Proven ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with teams to enhance product standards and reduce waste. Forklift certified and committed to continuous improvement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Colour Matcher & Extruder Operator
Durocolour Australia Pty. Ltd.
Melbourne, Victoria
04.2010 - Current
- Ensured adherence to safety procedures during machinery operation.
- Operated and maintained twin-screw and single-screw extruders for plastic manufacturing.
- Conducted daily inspections of machinery to identify issues or hazards.
- Calibrated equipment for accuracy and monitored production metrics.
- Accurately blended materials according to customer specifications for masterbatch formulation.
- Troubleshot extrusion problems such as feeding inconsistencies and strand breakage.
- Maintained logs of production processes and reported deviations promptly.
- Worked closely with quality teams to improve formulations and product standards.
- Ensured timely delivery of correct samples to clients.
- Recorded all sample entries in system for tracking accuracy.
- Updated Bill of Materials in SAP to reflect current specifications.
Production Operator
Ernest Hillier Chocolate
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2008 - 04.2010
- Monitored inventory levels and alerted personnel for timely restocking.
- Communicated work progress and safety concerns to supervisors effectively.
- Processed orders by selecting and packing items per customer specifications.
- Operated heavy machinery, ensuring safe movement of materials throughout facility.
- Inspected finished goods for defects before packaging and shipping.
- Organized incoming raw materials into designated production areas.
- Adjusted machine settings to meet product size and shape specifications.
- Participated in initiatives to reduce waste and enhance product quality.
- Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
Skills
- Color matching and formulation development
- Material blending and quality assurance
- Plastic extrusion and injection molding
- Palletizing operations
- Quality control and sampling
- Safety compliance and production monitoring
- Process optimization and inventory management
- Order processing and team collaboration
- Effective communication and time management
- Attention to detail and operator training
- Forklift certification
- Product inspection and multitasking
- Professionalism and active listening
- Data entry in SAP
- BOM creation in SAP
Certification
- Forklift license
- First Aid Certificate III
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Colour Matcher & Extruder Operator
Durocolour Australia Pty. Ltd.
04.2010 - Current
Production Operator
Ernest Hillier Chocolate
01.2008 - 04.2010
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