Tim Walker
Carindale,Australia
Summary
Experienced engineer with a comprehensive background in engineering, construction, and manufacturing. Completed an apprenticeship in mechanical engineering and light fabrication at United Sheet Metals, honing fabrication skills and foundational trade knowledge. Proven leadership abilities under pressure, complemented by strong organizational skills and effective communication across diverse teams. Holds a level one health and safety qualification and has served as a health and safety representative. Motivated Shift Leader enthusiastic about helping team members meet and exceed objectives with compassionate leadership. Talented trainer and operational problem-solver with front-line experience and collaborative nature. Resourceful in balancing customer, company and employee needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Day shift lead mechanical fitter
Rino recycling
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Responsible for keeping production running.
- Repairing and servicing A large range of plant and equipment including, cone crusher, jaw crusher, shredders, over 100 conveyors, 200 plate filter press.
- Pump maintenance and rebuilding
- Diagnostic and fault finding, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical.
Installer
Self Employed
cambridge, new zealand
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Converting houses from internal to external gutter system.
Manager/owner
Foster Engineering limited
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Manage all aspects of the business.
- Built the business from 2 to 15 employees
- Sold business to competitor.
fitter welder
Self Employed
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Fabrication and fitting services for a wide range of industries in NZ and Australia.
- Contracting to various companies.
Chief Engineer
Te Kuiti Meat Processors Limited
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Management of staff and contractors
- Planning and implementation of maintenance
- Budget preparation and management
- Purchasing of materials and equipment
- Scheduling of preventative maintenance
- Monthly report to Board of Directors
- Health and Safety representative
Maintenance Supervisor
Affco Rangiuru
10.2010 - 02.2012
- Supervision of maintenance staff
- Management of company repair and maintenance list
- Scheduling of preventative maintenance
- Project management
- Working on the tools as a production fitter
fitter, special class welder
Self Employed
02.2007 - 09.2010
- Contractor providing fabrication, fitting and wide range of engineering services.
- Mechanical shut down work across a large variety of industries.
Education
Level 4 Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship -
New ZealandLevel 1 Health and Safety -
New ZealandFirst Aid Certificate -
New ZealandRigging and Dogman certificate -
New ZealandOverhead gantry certificate -
New ZealandHeavy forklift to 18t on road licence -
New ZealandTelehandler licence -
New ZealandASME 1X 6g -
New ZealandAS/NZS 2980 all positions -
New ZealandAS/NZS 2980 F dairy tube all position -
New ZealandSkills
- Leadership and communication
- Mechanical aptitude
- Problem solving
- Health and safety expertise
- Approachability
- Reliability
- Project planning and management
- Welding and fabrication proficiency
- Experienced fitter
- Fault diagnosis
- Diagnostics expertise
- Safe vehicle operation
References
Can be provided on request.
Timeline
Day shift lead mechanical fitter
Rino recycling
01.2024 - 01.2025
Installer
Self Employed
01.2022 - 04.2024
Manager/owner
Foster Engineering limited
01.2016 - 01.2022
fitter welder
Self Employed
02.2014 - 01.2016
Chief Engineer
Te Kuiti Meat Processors Limited
02.2012 - 02.2014
Maintenance Supervisor
Affco Rangiuru
10.2010 - 02.2012
fitter, special class welder
Self Employed
02.2007 - 09.2010