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Neal Fowler

Springfield Lakes ,QLD

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Energetic Handyman with broad range of maintenance and repair skills. Identified clients' needs quickly to complete tasks. Commended for excellent customer service skills.

Quality-focused and reliable [Job Title] with experience in remodeling and building. Skilled in insulation, painting, roofing and landscaping. Strong knowledge of power tools and remodeling techniques.

No matter what the job is safety is the number one thing that needs every effort

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Flooring and Handyman

Self employed
Springfield Lakes , QLD
10.2018 - Current
  • Repainted walls, removing old paint or wallpaper and preparing surfaces for new applications.
  • Repaired drywall holes using spackle or joint compound.
  • Replaced faulty door handles, hinges and locks.
  • Installed new flooring
  • Sub floor preparation
  • Do all my own paper work
  • Do quotes
  • Build retaining walls and fence
  • Do maintenance work around houses and shopping center

  • Caulked windowsills, bathtubs, showers and countertops to prevent water damage.
  • Installed window treatments, doors, locksets, shelves and other fixtures.
  • Painted walls and ceilings to refresh the look of a room or area.
  • Installed kitchen appliances such as refrigerators and dishwashers.
  • Used professional grade tools and equipment to perform wide range of handyman services.
  • Pulled damaged and old carpet and wood flooring to eliminate issues such as mold and remove outdated styles.
  • Built reputation for excellent handyman services by taking pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail.
  • Performed basic carpentry work such as building, assembling, repairing furniture and cabinets.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment using plumbing and electrical skills to keep properties clean and safe.
  • Prioritized handyman jobs by identifying urgent and important projects with concern for customer safety and security.
  • Responded quickly to service calls, including replacing filters, smoke alarms and locks to ensure safety and well being of tenants.
  • Provided landscaping services including mowing lawns, trimming hedges and planting flowers.
  • Assessed customer needs and provided appropriate solutions.
  • Kept interior and exterior of buildings clean, safe and welcoming.
  • Provided prospective customers with professional quotes detailing materials, labor and customization expenses for handyman jobs.
  • Constructed outdoor decks using treated lumber.
  • Maintained equipment, materials and tool inventory to meet repair or maintenance needs with minimal delay.
  • Removed old wallpaper from walls.
  • Inspected roofs for damage due to weather or age related wear-and-tear.
  • Cleaned gutters to ensure proper drainage.
  • Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.
  • Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
  • Tuned up lawnmowers by changing oil filters, spark plugs.
  • Sealed cracks in driveways with asphalt sealant.
  • Reconditioned and renovated damaged furniture and ordered new pieces if needed.
  • Collaborated with facility managers to coordinate larger repairs.
  • Used rulers and micrometers to inspect parts and determine dimension requirements.
  • Assembled flat-pack furniture according to instructions.
  • Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
  • Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
  • Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
  • Recorded type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
  • Estimated costs to repair machinery, equipment or building structures.
  • Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
  • Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
  • Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
  • Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
  • Diagnosed and corrected mechanical problems using blueprints, repair manuals or parts catalogs.
  • Installed equipment to improve energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.

MPU Operator

Dyno Nobel
Mt Isa , QLD
06.2008 - 11.2018
  • Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
  • Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • I delivered explosive to the job site
  • Charge holes very safe with the right amount of explosives
  • I was a site supervisor for Dyno underground
  • I did cert 3 in underground mining
  • Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Filled out paperwork accurately at each stop along route including bills of lading and trip sheets.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
  • Maintained records such as vehicle logs, records of cargo, or billing statements in accordance with regulations.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.

Machine Operator

Boral
Darra, QLD
07.1992 - 06.2008
  • Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
  • Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
  • Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
  • Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
  • Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
  • Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
  • Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
  • Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
  • Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
  • Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
  • Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
  • Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
  • Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
  • Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
  • Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
  • Verified production orders prior to starting set-up.
  • Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
  • Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
  • Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
  • Lubricated parts and performed minor maintenance to improve machine function.
  • Replace worn tools, sharpen cutting tools, adjust machinery components.
  • Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
  • Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
  • Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
  • Placed finished products on skids and wrapped and transported to warehouse with forklift.
  • Conducted preventable maintenance on process line and quickly resolved production problems to minimize downtime.
  • Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment longevity and cut costs.
  • Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs to forward to management and maintenance personnel.
  • Utilized fastening equipment to fasten, package and stack materials and products.
  • Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
  • Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.
  • Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring

I was a safety officer at plant three for 10 years

Laminator

Signature boats
Wacol , QLD
09.1989 - 07.1992
  • Trained [Number] employees on safety guidelines to maintain safety for [Number] days.
  • Used hand tools such as knives, scissors, rulers. to cut excess material from finished product
  • Laminating boats

Check Out

Coles
Brisbane
03.1986 - 03.1992

Working in the deli serving customers and cleaning

  • Assisted other staff members during peak hours or special events.
  • Assisted with opening and closing tasks such as counting money, restocking supplies.
  • Provided helpful customer service to guests regarding their needs or requests.
  • Maintained accurate records of all items checked into the coatroom.
  • Verified identification of customers when retrieving coats.
  • Greeted guests and provided coat check tickets.
  • Created reports detailing information related to daily transactions and activities.

Fiberglass

BoralCoopers industrial fiberglass
Carol Park, QLD
05.1987 - 09.1989

I was a laminator I made tables and horse floats

  • Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bremer State High School
BoralCoopersBanal
11-1986

Timeline

Flooring and Handyman

Self employed
10.2018 - Current

MPU Operator

Dyno Nobel
06.2008 - 11.2018

Machine Operator

Boral
07.1992 - 06.2008

Laminator

Signature boats
09.1989 - 07.1992

Fiberglass

BoralCoopers industrial fiberglass
05.1987 - 09.1989

Check Out

Coles
03.1986 - 03.1992

High School Diploma -

Bremer State High School
Neal Fowler