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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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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, VIC
03.1984

No Degree -

Upper Yarra
Yarra Junction, VIC
01.1985

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

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