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JOHN WILKINSON

ATHERTON,QLD

Summary

Focused on keeping operations running smoothly and employees on-task to produce high-quality work. Knowledgeable about inventory, project and team management. Excellent communication and relationship-management skills. Experienced hands on tradesman equipped to carry out repairs and manufacture of parts and components.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Workshop Manager

WILKINSONS BLACKSMITHS
01.1996 - Current
  • Purchased and oversaw inventory of supplies, tools and equipment
  • Maintained workshop activities in line with budget requirements.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering quality workmanship and meeting deadlines.
  • Prioritized tasks effectively based on urgency and importance, enhancing overall project management capabilities.
  • Scheduled maintenance and repair projects to maintain optimal performance of all equipment and systems.
  • Mentored junior staff members, fostering professional growth and skill development.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
  • Carry out fabrication repairs and manufacturing
  • Specialising in metallurgy and heat treatment processes
  • Machining components for various industries and requirements
  • Ability to read drawings and plans and prepare quotes

Education

Certificate IV - ENGINEERING

OUTSOURCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Eight Mile Plains, QLD
06.2019

Certificate III - ENGINEERING

TAFE QUEENSLAND
Cairns, QLD
06.2007

Skills

  • Repairs knowledge
  • Workshop Organization
  • Inventory Coordination
  • Repairs proficiency
  • Supply Management
  • Scheduling and Planning
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Maintenance Management
  • Fabrications knowledge
  • Hand and power tools
  • Health and safety
  • Job Scheduling
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Operation of fluid bed heat treatment equipment
  • Advanced metallurgy knowledge
  • Lathe and Miller operations

Timeline

Workshop Manager

WILKINSONS BLACKSMITHS
01.1996 - Current

Certificate IV - ENGINEERING

OUTSOURCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Certificate III - ENGINEERING

TAFE QUEENSLAND
JOHN WILKINSON