Nik Thomas
Doncaster,VIC
Summary
Engineer with extensive experience in maintenance and reliability. Proven track record in problem-solving and teamwork, leading to successful project outcomes. Strong communication skills enhance collaboration and critical thinking in complex environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Engineer
Tetra Pak
02.2022 - Current
- Experienced in Installing, Commissioning and providing service and support on Aseptic packaging and processing equipment.
- Worked closely with production teams to ensure stable operations and troubleshooting process deviation to minimize wastage and improve throughput
- Conducted root cause analysis and implemented corrective actions for equipment failures to minimize downtime using problem solving methodologies like fishbone,5W's etc
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, and food quality standards through risk assessments and hazard analysis.
Field Service Technician (Electrical & Mechanical)
Electrotech2011
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Electrotech, , Lower Hutt
- Conducted installation, service, and breakdown repairs on various single phase and 3 phase equipment
- Performed Preventive Maintenance and Reactive Maintenance on equipment to ensure that they are running smoothly
- Trained operators on proper settings and setup of machines.
Technical Service & Support
Complete Engineering
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Managed the end-to-end delivery of services to a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and exceeding customer expectations
- Tracked jobs and followed up to ensure KPI's are met
- Provided backup support for the service technicians by analyzing machine breakdown issues to find root cause
- Implemented a new job/asset management software (Aroflo) which improved the efficiency of inventory management and job tracking.
Production Team Leader
Farrah Bread Ltd
Upper Hutt
07.2018 - 11.2020
- Prepared daily& weekly production schedule and allocated workload to the staff
- Ensured that high-speed production machinery is performing optimally by routine checks and periodic maintenance.ic maintenance
- Ensured production targets are met and minimized downtime and wastage without compromising quality
- Identified bottlenecks and implemented solutions to improve efficiency and performance
- Identified Health & Safety related issues and tackled and mitigated risks efficiently
- Liaised with maintenance and external contractors to promptly resolve machine related issues to reduce downtime and wastage
Student Intern
Times 7, Lower Hutt
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Successfully completed a project which analyzed the mechanical failure of PEM studs on
- RFID antennae
- Evaluated and identified potential failures modes of the studs on the antennae
- Developed various mechanical test regimes based on the testing standards and designed them using SolidWorks
- Conducted various types of tests like tensile, compression and drop and impact tests for finding various load bearing capabilities of the studs on the antenna and other components.
Service Technician
Wedderburn, Lower
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Calibrated and certified electronic weighing scales of varying capacities
- Performed repairs and maintenance on food processing equipment
- Communicated effectively with customers on future problems and repairs that might need to be addressed.
Technical Specialist
Kulicke & Soffa Pvt Ltd
, Singapore
01.2011 - 02.2012
- Assembled mechanical parts for wire bonding machines
- Calibrated and set up the required objects for testing of wire- bonding programs and wire threading
- Conducted troubleshooting, corrective, and preventive maintenance on equipment
- Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Project Management
University of Waikato
Waikato06-2024
Graduate Diploma - Engineering- Mechatronics
WelTech
Wellington07-2017
Diploma - Engineering - Mechatronics
Temasek Polytechnic
Singapore10-2010
Skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Root cause analysis
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Health and safety compliance
- Mechanical aptitude
- Technical troubleshooting
- Continuous improvement
- Excellent team player
Certification
- EST(Limited) Forklift OSH operator. Standard First Aid, CPR, AED (NZ 6400,6401) PTW 17588
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer
Tetra Pak
02.2022 - Current
Field Service Technician (Electrical & Mechanical)
Electrotech2011
02.2021 - 02.2022
Technical Service & Support
Complete Engineering
11.2020 - 03.2021
Production Team Leader
Farrah Bread Ltd
07.2018 - 11.2020
Student Intern
Times 7, Lower Hutt
03.2017 - 06.2017
Service Technician
Wedderburn, Lower
11.2016 - 02.2017
Technical Specialist
Kulicke & Soffa Pvt Ltd
01.2011 - 02.2012
Graduate Certificate - Project Management
University of Waikato
Graduate Diploma - Engineering- Mechatronics
WelTech
Diploma - Engineering - Mechatronics
Temasek Polytechnic
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