Justine Paxton
Wyndham Vale ,VIC
Summary
Energetically advanced in quality assurance and teamwork, I leveraged my attention to detail and hardware knowledge at Timberfy to enhance product finish, achieving a notable improvement in customer satisfaction. Excelling in task prioritization, I adeptly balanced diverse projects, demonstrating unique problem-solving skills and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Detail Sander
Timberfy
Laverton North, Victoria
01.2011 - 10.2024
- Operated an orbital sander to prepare all types of furniture pieces for finishing.
- Hand sanding of fine details.
- Used appropriate materials to prepare items for finishing.
- Adjusted speed settings on the sander according to material being worked on.
- Checked condition of sanders prior to use and reported any malfunctions or damage to supervisor.
- Inspected finished product for smoothness and accuracy after sanding process was completed.
- Used power drills and other hand tools in conjunction with the electric sander for detailed work.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks on the electric sander including oiling moving parts and cleaning dust collection systems.
- Measured work pieces using calipers, micrometers, rulers, templates, or other precision measuring instruments.
- Applied appropriate safety measures when operating electric sanders including wearing protective equipment like goggles and face masks.
- Followed instructions provided by supervisors regarding specific projects and tasks related to sanding operations.
- Transported heavy objects using industrial carts or pallet jack when necessary.
- Assisted skilled workers with construction projects in rough and finish carpentry phases.
- Assisted end-processing of customer orders including hand loading trucks.
- Inspected completed work for professional flush and finish.
- Monitored tools and machines and performed minor repairs.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
- Shaped and smoothed wood to fabricate product.
- Removed and replaced worn parts, sandpaper, or shaping tools.
- Glued pieces of wood together using gluing machines, pressing and affixing wood veneer to wood surfaces.
- Quality evaluation before despatch.
Landscape Labourer
Bob Watts
Wyndham Vale , Victoria
2006 - 2009
- Maintained and operated landscaping equipment, such as mowers, edgers, trimmers and blowers.
- Inspected properties for potential hazards or safety issues.
- Installed irrigation systems including sprinklers, water pipes and drainage systems.
- Planted trees, shrubs, flowers and other vegetation according to specified design plans.
- Prepared soil by tilling or digging with shovels and hoes before planting.
- Trimmed bushes, hedges and trees with shears or pruning saws.
- Removed weeds from lawns using hand tools or chemical treatments.
- Applied mulch around plants to conserve moisture in the soil.
- Watered plants regularly to ensure proper growth and health of vegetation.
- Cleaned up debris in outdoor areas after completing work activities.
- Repaired damaged walls, fences and walkways as needed.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on landscaping tools and equipment.
- Utilized fertilizers to help promote healthy plant growth in gardens.
- Monitored weather conditions when performing outdoor duties.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Cleared pathways of overgrowth and debris, to reduce hazards.
- Answered customer questions regarding care and general knowledge of landscape.
- Performed preventative maintenance to keep equipment in excellent working condition.
- Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shape.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
- Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
- Provided customer service, addressing client concerns and ensuring satisfaction with completed projects.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas, tools, and equipment.
- Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
- Laid artificial turf.
- Assisted with the fence build and removal.
- Screeding of toppings, sand, and crushed rock.
- Laid paving.
Education
Cert II & III - Retail
Gordon Institute of TAFE
Geelong, VIC09-1995
High School Diploma -
Laverton Secondary College
Laverton, VIC10-1993
Skills
- Task prioritization
- Quality assurance
- Flexible and adaptable
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Basic math
- Self-Directed
- Attention to detail
- Hardware knowledge
- Paint and preparation knowledge
- Unique problem solving
Affiliations
- Family time.
- Furry family time (pets)
- Furniture restoration.
- Gardening.
- Home improvement and maintenance.
- Arts and crafts.
- Cake decorating.
References
- Timberfy
- Emilio Karikis
- Ph: 0400 039 166
Timeline
Detail Sander
Timberfy
01.2011 - 10.2024
Landscape Labourer
Bob Watts
2006 - 2009
Cert II & III - Retail
Gordon Institute of TAFE
High School Diploma -
Laverton Secondary College