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Troy Kitchin

Coomera,QLD

Summary

Results-oriented professional experienced in driving operational excellence and business growth. Proven track record of inspiring and leading high-performing teams to exceed targets and customer expectations. Experienced in developing and executing strategic plans to optimize workflow and improve processes. Experienced with mechanical assembly, maintenance, and repair. Utilizes precision tools and diagnostic equipment to ensure machinery operates efficiently. Knowledge of safety protocols and preventive maintenance techniques. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value. Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal, and creative thinking skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as hard-working by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.


Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Fitter

Village Roadshow Theme Parks
09.2024 - Current
  • Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.
  • Read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, and schematics.
  • Provided reliable support for emergency breakdowns, minimizing delays due to unplanned downtime.
  • Displayed strong problem-solving skills by swiftly identifying and implementing solutions to address mechanical malfunctions or breakdowns.
  • Contributed to project completion by assembling, fitting, and aligning complex mechanical components accurately.
  • Documented all completed jobs meticulously in accordance with company policies to ensure accurate record-keeping for future reference or audits purposes.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by following established housekeeping procedures, reducing hazards and ensuring worker safety.

SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Visy Beverage
07.2012 - 09.2024
  • 11 years experience from construction, commissioning to full line production. working with eight staff over seeing all production requirements.
  • Responsible for overseeing safety, quality, KPI, production targets, day to day planning, staffing requirements.
  • Communication with management about non-conformance and maintenance issues to minimize downtime
  • Hold safety meetings and toolbox talks
  • Quality control testing including working with reagents to test chemical composition, ongoing adjustment to machines to remain in tight specifications
  • Constant monitoring of critical materials and full weekly stock take through SAP and Safe Work Pro systems.

CNC PROGRAMMER/OPERATOR

PJ Bowers
12.2011 - 07.2012
  • Programming a 3axis router, 2 axis fast wire cutter, hotwire and water-jet CNC machines, using Cad program rhinoceros 4.0 and art-cam 2008
  • Operating multiple machines at the same time to achieve maximum efficiently
  • Quoting incoming projects to allow adequate margin for profit
  • Packing jobs ready for shipping
  • Fault finding and scheduled maintenance and repair of CNC machines.

CNC OPERATOR/PROGRAMMER/TRUCK DRIVER

Poly Block
03.2010 - 12.2011
  • Operating a CNC flatbed hotwire cutting machine on various shifts to suit company requirements
  • Fault finding, scheduled maintenance and repair of CNC machines
  • Drawing designs in rhinoceros 4.0 cad program
  • Receiving and dispatching orders from loading dock to customers
  • Driving a heavy rigid truck to deliver orders for customers at various locations.

OFFICE PRINTER TECHNICIAN

Paramount Printer Supplies
09.2009 - 03.2010
  • Remanufacturing fuser unit for laser printers
  • Selling of consumables and spare parts for printers
  • Incoming and outgoing customer calls
  • Obtaining prices and quotes for customers
  • Over the phone service and technical support to customers
  • Analyzes of faults and repairing issues of office printers
  • General day to day cleaning and maintenance of the warehouse area.

AUSTAR INSTALLER

Access Television Service
01.2009 - 04.2009
  • Installation of satellite dishes and free to air television antennas

CNC OPERATOR/ASSEMBLER

Bocar Automotive
04.2007 - 10.2008
  • Operation of a 5 axis over head router CNC machine on long 12-hour day and night shifts
  • Complete all scheduled maintenance and cleaning on the machine
  • Development of new operating procedures and new jig set-ups
  • Assembling and polishing truck bull bars.

APPRENTICE SHOPFITTER

Ingrams Joinery
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Operation of edge bander and panel saw
  • Cabinet assembly
  • Site work including interstate
  • General cleaning

Education

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES

Skills

  • Safety-first mentality
  • Equipment installation
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Precision assembly
  • Leading Employees
  • Issue Resolution
  • Quality standards
  • Machine alignment
  • Equipment Repair
  • People Management
  • Mechanical aptitude

Timeline

Mechanical Fitter

Village Roadshow Theme Parks
09.2024 - Current

SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Visy Beverage
07.2012 - 09.2024

CNC PROGRAMMER/OPERATOR

PJ Bowers
12.2011 - 07.2012

CNC OPERATOR/PROGRAMMER/TRUCK DRIVER

Poly Block
03.2010 - 12.2011

OFFICE PRINTER TECHNICIAN

Paramount Printer Supplies
09.2009 - 03.2010

AUSTAR INSTALLER

Access Television Service
01.2009 - 04.2009

CNC OPERATOR/ASSEMBLER

Bocar Automotive
04.2007 - 10.2008

APPRENTICE SHOPFITTER

Ingrams Joinery
01.2002 - 01.2005

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES

References

  • John Aubert, 0418 223 652, Visy Beverage – Plant operations
  • Bec Love, 0499100120, Poly Block - Sales Manager
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