Michael Martin
Gladstone Central,QLD
Summary
Experienced mechanical fitter with 8 years of expertise in fixed plant maintenance specializing in comprehensive overhauls of pumps, valves, pneumatic systems high speed packaging equipment, gearboxes, conveyors, and precision alignments of couplings. Recognized for a steadfast commitment to both preventative and breakdown maintenance, I excel under pressure, ensuring exacting precision and meticulous attention to detail. Proficient in executing work orders and dedicated to efficiently addressing follow-up tasks, I am ready to optimize equipment performance and make a significant contribution to your team's success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Fitter
Fonterra Clandeboye
03.2022 - Current
- WEG and teco motor overhauls bearing replacements etc.
- Process valve maintenance, Samson, Pentaire, tetra pak, keystone, tyco, GEA and burkert valves.
- Conveyor preventative maintenance and breakdown maintenance replacement of bearings and rollers.
- Maintenance and overhuals of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps of verouous brands including Inoxpa, APV, fistram, gorman rupp, southerncross, grundfos and warman etc.
- Plate heat exchanger (PHE) servicing
- Evaporator fault finding and Repairs
- Mechanical Vapor recompression (MVR) fault finding and full overhaul bearing replacement etc
- Servicing and fault finding on Blowers and vaccum pumps.
- Robotic packaging machine fault finding and services kawasaki robots.
- Machining Stainless steel and mild steel components
- Stainless steel Tig welding
- Machine Alignment laser alignment of shafts. With SKF and rota align machines
- Breakdown and preventative maintenance.
- Improved equipment performance by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs including vibration analysis
- Ensured safety compliance by performing routine inspections and adhering to established protocols.
- Increased productivity with the timely replacement of worn parts and maintaining optimal machine conditions.
- Assisted in training apprentices
Maintenance Fitter
Synlait Milk
12.2019 - 03.2022
- Process Valve and actuator fault finding and servicing verouous brands including tetra pak, GEA, pentaire and Samson valves.
- Fault finding and servicing on Sidel combi ultra heat treatment (UHT) Line filling and blow molding 12000 bottles and hour.
- Fault finding and breakdown maintenance on Serac fillers bottling fresh milk at 180 bottles a minute.
- Fault finding breakdown maintenance on a infant formula canning lines filling at 110 cans a minute.
- Teco and WEG motor bearing replacements.
- Machining and milling of stainless steel and mild steel components.
- Tig welding stainless steel
- Machine Alignment laser alignments of couplings and shafts.
- Vibration analysis of fixed plant equipment.
- Maintenance and overhuals of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps verouous brands Alfa laval, Inoxpa, fistram, APV, southerncross, grundfos, Gorman rupp and warman pumps.
- Precision fitment of components measuring fits and tolerances to ensure longivity of bearings. Using induction heating to heat bearings for fitment on shafts heating housings to allow easy bearing fitment.
- Conveyor preventative maintenance and breakdown maintenance. Replacement of bearings and rollers.
- Gearbox overhauls and replacement. Preventative maintenance replacing bearings and gears
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
- Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular inspections, identifying hazards, and recommending corrective action.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
Apprentice Mechanical Fitter
Fonterra Edgecumbe
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Overhauls of pumps valves gearboxes conveyors packaging equipment.
- Enhanced machine efficiency by performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
- Assisted in the assembly of complex machinery, ensuring proper alignment and functioning of components.
- Completed precise measurements for accurate fitting and assembly, resulting in an increased production rate.
- Collaborated with senior fitters to diagnose and repair malfunctioning equipment, reducing downtime significantly.
- Participated in routine system checks and preventive maintenance activities to maintain optimal performance levels across all equipment types.
- Assisted in the fabrication of custom parts using various machining techniques such as drilling, cutting, and grinding as needed for specific projects.
Education
Mechanical Engineering Advance Trade Level 5 - Australian Recognized Trade Certificate
Wintec
Hamilton, WKO2020
Maintenance Engineering Level 4 - Australian Recognized Trade Certificate
Fonterra
2018
Material Failure Prevention And Awareness -
S.A.F.E
2018
Machine Lubrication Technician (MLT1) -
International Council For Machine Lubrication
2023
Pneumatics Systems Training Course Level 3 -
SMC
2021
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Confind space
- Working at heights
- EWP ( Elevated work platform)
- Hydraulics
- Vibration analysis
- Machining
- Welding
- Fault finding
- FMCG
- Pneumatic Systems
Timeline
Mechanical Fitter
Fonterra Clandeboye
03.2022 - Current
Maintenance Fitter
Synlait Milk
12.2019 - 03.2022
Apprentice Mechanical Fitter
Fonterra Edgecumbe
01.2016 - 11.2019
Mechanical Engineering Advance Trade Level 5 - Australian Recognized Trade Certificate
Wintec
Maintenance Engineering Level 4 - Australian Recognized Trade Certificate
Fonterra
Material Failure Prevention And Awareness -
S.A.F.E
Machine Lubrication Technician (MLT1) -
International Council For Machine Lubrication
Pneumatics Systems Training Course Level 3 -
SMC