Michael James
Ocean Grove,VIC
Summary
Efficient professional able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits. Expert with wide range of power tools and equipment.
Experience in MEM, Food sector, Gas, Water treatment, Quarry & mining.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
JCADD Engineering PTY LTD
BACCHUS MARSH, Victoria
01.2020 - Current
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Operated Lathes to produce precision parts and components.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Created detailed technical drawings using AutoCAD for various engineering projects.
Apprentice Fitter Turner
Rossco Engineering PTY LTD
BACCHUS MARSH, Victoria
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Operated lathes and mills for precision component fabrication.
- Read and interpreted technical drawings for accurate part production.
- Maintained tools and machinery to ensure optimal performance.
Apprentice Boilermaker
Rossco Engineering PTY LTD
BACCHUS MARSH, Victoria
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Fabricated metal components using welding and cutting tools for assembly.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment daily.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate construction specifications.
- Assisted senior boilermakers with Fabrication & installation
Education
Certificate 3 Engineering Fabrication -
Federation University Australia
VICCertificate 3 Engineering Fitter & Turner -
Federation University Australia
VICSkills
- Metal fabrication
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Precision machining
- Production planning
- Leadership skills
- Problem solving
- MIG welding, flux core, dual shield, solid wire, all positions
- Proficient in TIG welding, aluminum, carbon, and stainless all positions
- Thermal cutting, carbon arc gouging, and thermal lancing
- MMA, all positions, 6018,7018,7016
- Highly experienced in AutoCAD design, technical drawings
Certification
- Construction induction White card
- Elevated work platform
- Confined space
- Working at heights
- Current Victorian drivers licence Open
Trade/Project Experience
Working as the owner-operator of JCADD Engineering, staffing up to 8 employees, we successfully completed many projects for our great customers, the likes of McCain's Food, Boral, Hanson, Mansfield Crushing, and many more
Through these customers and projects, I was able to obtain a multitude of skills
With myself often on the ground, working alongside the team, sharing my experience
McCain Foods
At McCain's Food, we would regularly attend planned shutdown maintenance days to assist in the repairs and maintenance of a wide range of food production machinery
We also completed multiple projects, including the BIOGAS line upgrade and the compressor room upgrade Both projects require qualified weld procedures
Boral, Hanson, Mansfield Crushing
For Boral, Hanson, and Mansfield Crushing, we would often supply onsite repairs and maintenance to plant and equipment of a wide range, from bucket rebuilds, adaptor replacements, Haul truck tub liners to mobile and fixed plant maintenance
Professional References
Mansfield Crushing
Sean Meeds - 0427 269 552
McCain Foods
Jacob Constable - 0439 027 807
Three T Construction
Zac Thompson - 0438 328 751
BASKER Fabrication
Blake Asker - 0431 226 870
Timeline
Director
JCADD Engineering PTY LTD
01.2020 - Current
Apprentice Fitter Turner
Rossco Engineering PTY LTD
03.2017 - 03.2019
Apprentice Boilermaker
Rossco Engineering PTY LTD
01.2011 - 01.2014
Certificate 3 Engineering Fabrication -
Federation University Australia
Certificate 3 Engineering Fitter & Turner -
Federation University Australia