Tristan Shorten
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sawmill Operator
Hoffman Bros.
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Mounted workpieces in holding device, manually or using hoist.
- Set controls to adjust speed, feed rate and blade tensions.
- Completed special cuts, grooves and bevels to produce desired looks.
- Set up and powered saws to cut, slot, groove, miter and trim metallic and non-metallic workpieces according to specifications.
- Trained newly hired employees on machine operations and control set ups, explaining safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Monitored operating machinery to assess progress, adjust settings, and maintain production speeds.
- Identified stock imperfections, assigned grades, and noted production concerns based on regular inspections.
- Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing.
- Monitored and inspected sawing machine operations to detect any malfunctions.
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements.
- Verified dimensions of finishing workpiece and frequently used weld and anneal saw blades.
- Set up sawing machines to accurately cut materials to specified sizes and dimensions.
- Sharpened and replaced worn or defective blades and bands using hand tools.
- Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
- Monitored and adjusted the speed and cutting pressure of the machines to produce high-quality results.
- Trained new employees to properly operate sawing machines and comply with safety protocols.
- Cleared jams to keep equipment fully operational.
Delivery Driver
Dominoes
03.2020 - 09.2021
Laborour
Brett Atfield
08.2016 - 09.2021
- Assisted skilled tradesmen to complete projects.
- Experienced in using and maintaining specialized tools and equipment associated with trades.
- Reinforced constructions techniques and proper use of hand tools, power tools and equipment to encourage worksite safety.
- Prepared worksites for construction by mixing mortar and helping tradespeople build basic structures.
Skills
- Lumber Grading Expertise
- Sawmill Machinery Operation
- Log Handling Techniques
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Organizational Abilities
- Safety Protocols Compliance
- Environmental Awareness
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- Vehicle Cleaning and Maintenance
Certification
- business 3 certificate
- experience operating a wide range of machinery
- QCE
- am going to get my heavy rigid license in January
Hobby
Not as much a hobby but i enjoy doing it. I mainly do it by horse but am on a bike every now and again. i have my own horse that i would like to train for cattle work but at the moment i just ride him casually.
Additional Information
I'm happy to do longer and more physically intense hours. That sort of comes with Stock work and driving tractors. I've used excavators, skid steers front loaders, Trucks, but if there is anything different I learn quickly in all areas.
Timeline
Sawmill Operator
Hoffman Bros.
09.2021 - 12.2023
Delivery Driver
Dominoes
03.2020 - 09.2021
Laborour
Brett Atfield
08.2016 - 09.2021
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