Soketi Afoa
NORTHSYDNEY,NSW
Summary
Dedicated professional with machine operator experience in fast-paced settings, seeking to transition into Early Childhood Education. Committed to completing essential training, including Working With Children Check, First Aid, and Child Protection. Eager to contribute to a safe and supportive learning environment for children.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine setter/operator
Troy laboratories
Sydney , Msw
04.2025 - Current
- Operated machinery for production runs in compliance with safety standards.
- Set up machines for production runs following safety guidelines.
- Set up and calibrated equipment for various laboratory processes.
- Maintained accurate records of machine settings and production activities.
- Monitored machine operations to identify malfunctions and ensure adherence to specifications.
- Reported defective material produced by the machines to supervisor.
- Prepared materials and components for production runs as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals.
- Documented manufacturing activities accurately for regulatory compliance.
- Troubleshot technical issues during manufacturing, resolving problems to maintain production flow.
- Monitored product quality throughout the manufacturing process and made adjustments as necessary to meet required specifications.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when handling hazardous chemicals or materials used in the production process.
- Weighed out precise amounts of ingredients for each batch using an analytical balance scale.
- Analyzed samples taken from finished products before they were released for distribution.
- Identified issues promptly and immediately notified supervisor regarding potential project delays.
- Made decisions and executed changes based on process data, quality checks and test results to keep products at target and within specifications.
- Adjust machine settings to ensure quality and efficiency standards.
Machine Operator
Danone
Auckland
09.2019 - 02.2025
- Operated diverse machinery such as X-ray,Rolex, filler, gas box, clinchers and check weighers.
- Adjusted machine settings based on product specifications and quality standards.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Monitor machines during operations to detect any sounds of malfunctions or excessive vibrations and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Inspect finished products to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Assess finished goods for adherence to corporate quality specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance productivity.
- Uphold strict compliance with GMP standards in and around workplace.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment for all employees.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Quickly shutting down equipments in emergency situations following safety protocols.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Document incidents and near misses to ensure workplace safety.
- Suggested specific ideas for process, productivity and safety improvements
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
- Facilitated setup and disassembly of machines section with operator team support throughout SDC
- Controlled manufacturing plant operations using SCADA software
- Executed operational re-requisite programs (OPRPs) in accordance with (SOPs)
- Monitoring machines during operations to detect any sounds of malfunctions or excessive vibrations and adjusted machines to eliminate problems
Education
Tourism Level 3 - Tourism
Best Pacific Institute of Education
Computing - Computer Programming
Best Pacific Institute of Education
Business Administration - Business Administration
Best Pacific Institute of Education
Skills
- Machine setup
- Machine operation
- Machine assembly
- Equipment calibration
- Quality control
- Inspection processes
- Troubleshooting
- Safety protocol adherence
- SCADA software
- Compliance with GMP
- Safety protocol adherence
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Machine setter/operator
Troy laboratories
04.2025 - Current
Machine Operator
Danone
09.2019 - 02.2025
Tourism Level 3 - Tourism
Best Pacific Institute of Education
Computing - Computer Programming
Best Pacific Institute of Education
Business Administration - Business Administration
Best Pacific Institute of Education