Andrew Harding
Maintenance Worker
Wandin North,VIC
Summary
Organized Team Leader builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Trainee
Arb 4x4 Accessories
Kilsyth, VIC
06.2008 - Current
- Studied manufacturing processes to improve overall knowledge.
- Analyzed and planned workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Read and interpreted electrical schematics, parts lists and mechanical drawings.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
- Collaborated with senior engineers on projects and offered insight.
- Prepared bid proposals for presentation to potential clients under supervision of senior engineer.
- Aided in permitting activities to support compliance with necessary project regulatory and legal requirements.
Press Break Operator
Arb 4x4 Accessories
Kilsyth, VIC
06.2006 - Current
- Installed plates and wash blankets and verified copy checks, correct ink, scores and barcodes.
- Inspected printed products for clarity, color accuracy and conformance to provided specifications.
- Logged, trafficked and updated projects in job management software.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Oversaw feeding, printing and delivery process of press machines to maintain specified levels of operation.
Welder
ARB Accessories
, VIC
03.2006 - Current
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Operated robotic cells machinery.
- Minimized warping using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Team Leader
ARB
Kilsyth, VIC
10.2005 - Current
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
- Coached team members in customer service techniques, providing feedback and encouragement toward reaching sales goals.
- Implemented new working processes to deliver multiple improvements.
- Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
- Cross-trained and provided back up for customer service managers.
- Positioned as go-to person for up to 15 staff members, troubleshooting complex administrative and training issues promptly.
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements and meet desired tolerances.
OHS Officer
Arb 4x4 Accessories
Kilsyth, VIC
10.2005 - Current
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
- Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures.
- Eliminated dangerous behaviors potentially impacting worker safety in factory settings through careful analysis and process optimization.
- Optimized new employee training on gear and procedures to maximize team safety.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Maintenance Worker
Arb 4x4 Accessories
Kilsyth, VIC
10.2005 - Current
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Replaced light bulbs in indoor and outdoor fixtures and checked smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for proper functionality.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
Forklift Operator
Arb 4x4 Accessories
Kilsyth, VIC
10.2005 - Current
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Operated all loaders, lf and lo equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
Education
Upper Yarra High
Yarra Junction, VIC03.1984
No Degree -
Upper Yarra
Yarra Junction, VIC01.1985
Skills
- Maintenance Inspections
- Problem Detection and Resolution
- Staff Training
- Supply and Parts Ordering
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Metal Welding
- Overseeing Daily Activities
- SOP Adherence
- Cost Documentation
- PPE Compliance
- Punch Presses
- Leading Team Meetings
Certification
White card ,
Additional Information
Full Course RIIWHS205E & RIIWHS302E ... BOOKED
Metro Train Track Safety Awareness (Med & RIWC) ,,, BOOKED
Timeline
Engineering Trainee
Arb 4x4 Accessories
06.2008 - Current
Press Break Operator
Arb 4x4 Accessories
06.2006 - Current
Welder
ARB Accessories
03.2006 - Current
Team Leader
ARB
10.2005 - Current
OHS Officer
Arb 4x4 Accessories
10.2005 - Current
Maintenance Worker
Arb 4x4 Accessories
10.2005 - Current
Forklift Operator
Arb 4x4 Accessories
10.2005 - Current
Upper Yarra High
No Degree -
Upper Yarra