Simon Grant
Mt Hutton,Australia
Summary
I am Skilled FITTER + MACHINIST with a proven track record with over 19 years experience in the engineering/ manufacturing industry showcasing exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking.
I have Excelled in manufacturing precision-engineered components and leading quality assurance efforts. Demonstrated leadership by supervising and training apprentices, enhancing team efficiency and safety consciousness. Renowned for multitasking and strong communication skills.
I am also skilled in fault finding and fitting which has assisted in breakdown repairs in my career, and engine rebuilds in my personal life.
I am also willing to under go further training and education where necessary to assist in becoming a valuable asset in a team based environment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FORKLIFT TICKET
Westrac Institution
12.2015
FITTER + MACHINIST
Newcastle Machine Shop
2024 - Current
- Manufacturing of engineered components Lathes,
- Hollow shafts, Flanges, Gears housings, coupling, Shafts, Jigs, Screw cutting.
- Supervision and training of apprentices and fellow work colleges.
- Inspection of work to ensure quality assurance is adhered to.
FITTER + MACHINIST
G & L MACHINING/ QUARRY MINING
09.2020 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with foreman and crew to complete jobs on time while meeting specific work quality.
- Maintained a clean work area at all times by following safety procedures.
- Manufacturing of engineered components on a variety of machinery not limited to lathes, mills, drill, slotters, surface grinders, cylindrical grinders.
- Training of apprentices and fellow colleges.
FITTER + MACHINIST
Sulzer International
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Electric motors, pump parts, hydraulic units, Shafts, Bushes, fan housings
- Lathes, Mills, Drills, Commutator undercuttering.
- Supervision/management of machine job.
- Material and tool requisitions.
FITTER + MACHINIST
Kings Engineering
09.2011 - 09.2019
- Hydraulic cylinders, Flanges, Shafts, Housings, Bushes, Screwcutting Ext/Int, Jigs, Train wheels
- Lathes, Slotters, Mills, Drills
APPRENTICE FITTER+ MACHINIST
J & S Engineering
11.2006 - 01.2011
FOOD SERVICE WORKER
Mcdonalds
07.2004 - 11.2006
- Organizing of jobs through communication with multiple supervisors
- Assisting in the training, support, and applying critical feedback of apprentices and other co workers
- Prep and distribution of food based products in accordance to safe food handling methods and practices
- Cleaning and Close down of restaurant.
Education
CERTIFICATE III - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Tafe New South Wales
01.2008
Skills
- Self motivator
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Working Autonomously
- Polite, punctual and strong communicator
- Safety Conscious
- Mechanically minded
- Self evaluating on efficiency
Certification
First aid cert
Timeline
FITTER + MACHINIST
G & L MACHINING/ QUARRY MINING
09.2020 - 02.2024
FITTER + MACHINIST
Sulzer International
09.2019 - 09.2020
FORKLIFT TICKET
Westrac Institution
12.2015
FITTER + MACHINIST
Kings Engineering
09.2011 - 09.2019
APPRENTICE FITTER+ MACHINIST
J & S Engineering
11.2006 - 01.2011
FOOD SERVICE WORKER
Mcdonalds
07.2004 - 11.2006
FITTER + MACHINIST
Newcastle Machine Shop
2024 - Current
CERTIFICATE III - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Tafe New South Wales
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