Matthew Dougall
Bradbury,NSW
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator/Allrounder
Metwest Engineering
Preston Nsw
08.2024 - Current
- Operated machinery efficiently to maintain production schedules.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks to ensure equipment functionality.
- Improved safety standards by following strict operational protocols.
- Monitored production line for quality control, ensuring consistent output.
- Handled plasma machine, guillotine, press machine, as well as diverse hand power tools.
Precast Concrete Fabricator
Cubis
Smeaton Grange
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Cut reinforcing steel bars according to size specifications using cutting torches or power saws.
- Inspect completed products for surface defects or flaws prior to shipment or installation.
- Perform regular maintenance on molds, vibrators, and other equipment used in fabricating precast concrete components.
- Mix cement with water and additives in accordance with specifications.
- Record details such as batch numbers, weights, dimensions and production times into a logbook.
- Operate hoists to transfer precast concrete components between production areas.
- Fabricate precast concrete components using molds, vibrators, and other tools.
- Transport fabricated precast components from the production area to designated storage areas using forklifts or overhead cranes.
- Clean up work area after completion of fabrication tasks.
- Read and interpret blueprints to determine dimensions of finished product.
- Ensure that safety regulations are adhered to at all times while operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
- Train new employees on proper safety procedures when working with machinery or hazardous materials.
- Assemble forms for pouring concrete into molds ensuring that they meet specified requirements.
- Check the quality of each component before it is sent for installation.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Prepared concrete by hand mixing sand and cement.
- Used forklifts and other equipment to move materials and complete project work with construction team.
- Upheld requirements for safe operations and reporting of incidents.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Maintained safety of work areas by adhering to strict regulations.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Reviewed blueprints and other drawings to identify correct grades.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
- Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
Quality Control Inspector
Jennmar Aus
Smeaton Grange NSW
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Used verniers and micrometers to inspect quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
- Examined Products for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.
- Performed daily inspection rounds throughout facilities to check on all equipment and machinery.
- Disposed of unsound and unsafe materials, products and equipment to prevent inappropriate reuse.
Mezzanine installer
Future Floors and racking
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Duties include upload of trucks using rigging equipment, installing high beams that can weigh up to 600kg in to tight areas, purlins and laying and cutting board, precision is required to have everything millimetre perfect as there are strict hours to the jobs to be completed and I have knowledge of all hand held power tools plus some basic welding experience
Pallet Rack
Installer, Maxxed Industries
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Installation and dismantling of Pallet Racking systems, Mezzanine flooring and safety barriers in warehouses & other locations
- This job also required me to use a Hammer Drill, 9" Grinder, Jack Hammer, Impact Wrench, other power tools and marking out the installation with precision
- Employment ceased because of COVID
Installer
Exponet
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Work in the signage department and my responsibility's included
- Preparing materials and system components for installation
- Knowledge of building sites and OH&S for different projects
- Operating machinery and power tools such as bench saw, grinder, welder ETC
- Calculate materials and time needed for project
- Maintaining deadlines with both quality and speed
- Knowledge of carpentry and construction to complete a precise finish
- Maintaining relationships with customers to better understand and to give the most desirable product
- Keep detailed track of daily orders and progress of projects and adapting plans based on progress and needs
Process Worker
Eureka Insulation
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Duties included manually unloading containers, loading cutting machine with roll of insulation and preparing cutting schematics on computer, must be quick on feet to ensure roll is vacuumed to table and doesnt get jammed as doing so caused significant delays, bagging rolls for customers and preparing load outs
- Left employment do to lack of progression
Fibreglass Laminator
Omnitanker
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Duties included preparing resins for binding machine, cleaning and preparing surfaces, making sure all procedures were meet with strict precision
- Left employment due to lack of hours
Pallet
DC Racking
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Installation and dismantling of Pallet Racking systems and Mezzanine flooring in warehouses & other locations
- I was a team leader in charge of planning layouts of designs, marking out the appropriate areas to match the plan, liasing with customers and completing the projects usually under tight deadlines
- This also included unloading all racking (up to 9m in length) from semi-trailers and placing in the required areas using a forklift
- I also was proficient in the use of a scissor lift, often within tight spaces
- This job also required me to use a Hammer Drill, 9" Grinder, Jack Hammer, Impact Wrench and other power tools with precision.
Store Manager
Hytech Transport
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Worked as storeman for small company in Campbelltown duties included manual loading and unloading of trucks, managing stock and general cleaning
- Company is now closed but operating under new name but same address
Wharehouse Manager
RTS Transport
01.2003 - 12.2008
- Starting off as offside but quickly worked my way to Sydney wharehouse manager organizing up to 20 workers, setting up daily local and interstate deliveries, managing wharehouse, speaking with clients on the phone and in person
- Company is now operating under different name
- Off sider
- Am Pm removals - Yagoona
Education
HSC -
Airds High School
Skills
- Power Tools
- Hand Tools
- Carpentry
- Construction
- Machine Operator
- Problem solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self-Motivated
- First Aid/CPR
- Forklift Operation
- Material Handling
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Machine Operator/Allrounder
Metwest Engineering
08.2024 - Current
Precast Concrete Fabricator
Cubis
03.2023 - 08.2024
Quality Control Inspector
Jennmar Aus
02.2021 - 03.2023
Mezzanine installer
Future Floors and racking
10.2020 - 06.2021
Pallet Rack
Installer, Maxxed Industries
02.2020 - 04.2020
Installer
Exponet
07.2019 - 12.2019
Process Worker
Eureka Insulation
02.2019 - 04.2019
Fibreglass Laminator
Omnitanker
07.2018 - 12.2018
Pallet
DC Racking
01.2011 - 01.2016
Store Manager
Hytech Transport
01.2009 - 01.2011
Wharehouse Manager
RTS Transport
01.2003 - 12.2008
HSC -
Airds High School