A professional, competent maintenance and mechanical fitter with valuable experience acquired over 14 years in the manufacturing and food manufacturing industry. Possesses the ability and necessary skills to deliver high-quality results while adhering to Occupational Health and Safety, GMP, and HACCP processes and procedures. Known for completing tasks to 100% satisfaction for both self and company, with a commitment to achieving career goals in any given position.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
W.F MONTAGUE
03.2022 - Current
Breakdown and preventative maintenance on plant machinery, systems and building equipment throughout two separate sites.
This includes:
Burg fruit processing pack lines
Dematic ASRS Crane system
Burg Shuttle system
Compac/Tomra Presize and grading system
Food storage cool rooms
Controlled atmosphere cool rooms
Creating and completing work orders to ensure maintenance KPI's are met.
Purchasing and creating purchase orders, to ensure organisation of parts for works or projects.
Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
Developed preventative maintenance schedules to minimise downtime and optimise performance.
Contractor management making sure all inductions and permit requirements are met, organising all contractor work needed to be completed.
Lead on projects, performing work, scheduling and organising to ensure project meets weekly progress deadlines.
MAINTENANCE FITTER
EFI Group
03.2018 - 03.2022
Preventative and breakdown maintenance on fully automated conveyor systems Experience with troubleshooting and undergoing repairs on AGV vehicles
GMP, HACCP and Safe Food Handling Practices Troubleshoot and repair on fully automated filling and packaging lines Experience in Product and CIP valve rebuilding Experience on a vast range of packaging machinery CIP and COP procedures Safe chemical handling Use SAP software to log and create preventative, corrective and breakdown notifications
Locate and check stock of inventory within SAP system Operate and fault find using SCADA system
Reduced downtime for essential machinery by swiftly diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues.
Completed projects within tight deadlines while adhering to strict quality standards.
APPRENTICE MAINTENANCE FITTER
CHASSIS BRAKES INTERNATIONAL (FORMERLY KNOWN AS PBR INTERNATIONAL, ROBERT BOSCH CHASSIS SYSTEMS)
07.2010 - 12.2017
Preventative and breakdown maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, pumps, gearboxes, and CNC machinery.
Experience in working in a fully operational aluminium foundry.
Repairs and servicing of all pneumatic equipment.
Troubleshooting and fault finding of PLC pneumatic/hydraulic controlled machinery.
Installation and decommissioning of machinery.
Experience in MIG, TIG, and ARC welding.
Plumbing installation of air and water pipes.
Prompt repair of machinery to minimize downtime.
Adherence to Occupational Health & Safety rules and regulations.
Identification and elimination of potential hazards.
Operation, calibration, and preventative maintenance on CMM machines.
Troubleshooting and repair of automated conveyor and robotic systems.
Ability to work independently and in teams.
High level of communication skills in liaising with production managers, general managers, maintenance supervisors, and production operators.
Involvement in toolbox meetings and offering suggestions for improved work practices.
Management and oversight of contract labor as the controlling officer.
Delegation of tasks to contract labor and oversight of their work.
Determination of parts required for repairs and placement of orders with suppliers.
Identification of reasons for consecutive breakdowns to avoid reoccurrence.
Ensuring all work is completed within scheduled time frames.
Logging and reporting of job descriptions upon completion into MEX operating system.
Implementation of chemical safe handling procedures.
STOREMAN / STORE FRONT ASSISTANT
SELBY ACOUSTICS
03.2010 - 07.2010
Pick and pack orders RF scanning Shrink wrapping Palletising Loading and unloading shipping containers Quality checks Product assembly Customer service and technical support Money handling and management eBay online sales and customer support
Education
Bachelor of Computer Science - Computer Science
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
01.2028
Diploma of Engineering - Engineering
Chisholm Institute
Dandenong, VIC
01.2016
Skills
Demonstrates outstanding troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, adept at utilizing technical documentation, computer software, and past experiences to identify and resolve equipment failures and faults
Proficient in metal fabrication techniques, including welding, machining, cutting, and shaping metal components to repair or modify machinery
Skillful in performing precise adjustments, alignments, and measurements to ensure machinery operates within specified tolerances and performance standards
Proficiency in computer systems, PLC programming, automation systems, and wide range of computer software applications
Exhibits excellent attention to detail when inspecting equipment, conducting repairs, and following maintenance procedures to ensure accuracy and safety
Utilizes effective communication skills for collaborating with team members, conveying technical information, and reporting maintenance activities
Maintains strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents and ensures a safe working environment
Collaborates with other maintenance personnel, as well as production and management teams, to achieve maintenance goals and optimize equipment performance
Able to work independently or within a team, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse cultures
Qualifications Training
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, 2023 - Present, deakin university
Diploma of mechanical engineering, 2016, chisholm institute
Certificate iv of engineering, 2014, chisholm institute
Certificate III of engineering, 2014, chisholm institute / apprenticeship groups australia
RESTRICTED ELECTRICAL LICENCE (ENERGYSAFE), 2023
DRAGER, 2016
WORKSAFE VICTORIA, 2022
Forklift licence, 2024, EWPA
Ncea Levels
NCEA LEVEL 1
NCEA LEVEL 2
NCEA LEVEL 3
Career Aspirations
To pursue a highly rewarding career in a high-quality company where my resourceful experience and skills add value to organisational operations and overall maintenance of the facility. To secure a challenging position in a Maintenance role or where my extensive manufacturing industry experience can further my opportunities in the company or industry. I strive to approach each day with energy and enthusiasm, knowing every effort is made to facilitate the highest standard of assisting and maintaining plant reliability in line with company expectations.
References
Terry Everard, Chassis Brakes International, Maintenance Manager, 0418 518 877
David Bladier, W.F Montague, Maintenance Manager, 0411 750 615