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Stephen Hogarth

Kardella South,VIC

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Machine Operator at Agg Warehouse, specializing in machine operation and process optimization. Demonstrated success in enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining safety compliance while providing exceptional customer service. Proficient in technical troubleshooting and documentation management, consistently delivering high-quality results in fast-paced settings.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Machine Operator

Agg Warehouse
Korumburra, Vic
04.2025 - 05.2025
  • Schedule machine workload to provide timely product application according to customer requirement.
  • Operate blending plant & load machinery to customers required application.
  • Diagnose & Schedule all repairs & servicing to maintain optimal machine performance.
  • Provide necessary documentation for accounting & yard stocks for management requirements.
  • Operate all machinery with a high regard to Safety in a always changing enviroment due to location & seasonal conditions.

Teacher

Central Gippsland Institute Of Tafe
Yallourn/Leongatha, Vic
02.1999 - 03.2017
  • Structure apprentice training to comply with employer & government body requirements.
  • Provide training across a broad range of automotive industries to Secondary students, apprentices & adult learners.
  • Deliver all training with an underpinning knowledge in accordance with OH&S and Enviromental Regulations.
  • Manage all learner progression on necessary government platforms.
  • Perform necasry progress of learner to employer & constant interaction to maintain learning outcomes are being achieved.
  • Provide RTO with updated records of all learners for funding of delivered training.
  • Maintain Personal Development staying at the forefront of automotive inovatation & technology.

Service Manager

Motor Ag
Leongatha, Vic
12.1996 - 12.1998
  • Supervised daily operations of the workshop including scheduling and assigning tasks.
  • Carry out online recording of all mechanic labour, parts & warranty work required for business management.
  • Recommended changes in working methods or procedures to improve efficiency.
  • Provided guidance and support to staff in the use of tools, equipment, and materials.
  • Carry out HV & Bus Roadworthy inspections & documentation in accordance with VIC Roads requirements.
  • Insure all machinery & vehicles are returned in full safe working order & required repairs have been achieved.
  • Work in conjunction with sales team to insure all new machinery sold is to ordered specifications & quality assured.

Automotive Technician

John Deere
Meeniyan, Vic
12.1989 - 11.1996
  • Carry out all apprenticeship training & government requirements to achieve qualification.
  • Carry out all diagnostic duties on HV stream machinery.
  • Carry out timely repairs & servicing with corresponding recorded records.
  • Comply with all automotive safety & environmental regulations.
  • 3 years Field Service Technician in South Gippsland area, providing diagnostic, parts supply & timely on call repairs to full range of agricultural equipment in high pressure situations.

Education

Year 10

Leongatha Technical School
Leongatha, VIC
12-1989

Skills

  • Machine operation
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Process optimization
  • Documentation management
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Training delivery
  • Time management
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Computer skills
  • Machinery operation
  • Technical documentation
  • Forklift and pallet jack operation
  • Equipment calibration
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Tooling selection
  • Machine programming
  • Pumps and compressors
  • Welding techniques
  • Machine maintenance

Certification

  • Diploma in Automotive Technology
  • Diploma in Vocational Education & Training
  • Cert 4 in Training & Assessment
  • Bus & Truck Roadworthy Accredited
  • Cert 2 Automotive Air Conditioning
  • Cert 4 LPG Gas Conversions
  • HV Drivers Licence
  • Forklift Licence
  • Loader Licence
  • Excavator Licence
  • Construction Induction Card
  • Cert 2 in First Aid
  • Working With Children Card

Timeline

Machine Operator

Agg Warehouse
04.2025 - 05.2025

Teacher

Central Gippsland Institute Of Tafe
02.1999 - 03.2017

Service Manager

Motor Ag
12.1996 - 12.1998

Automotive Technician

John Deere
12.1989 - 11.1996

Year 10

Leongatha Technical School
Stephen Hogarth