William Callister
Nathan
Summary
Qualified Mechanical Fitter/Machinist and Maintenance Technician with over 10 years experience
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Technician
Thornhill Australia
Stapylton
01.2023 - 04.2026
- Assembling and pressure testing of plate heat exchangers.
- Strip, assess and rebuilding of plate heat exchangers.
- Attending clients sites to perform routine tests on plate heat exchangers.
- Attending clients sites to perform routine maintenance, service breakdowns and install new plate heat exchangers.
Technician
TOTALSEAL
Crestmead
04.2016 - 10.2022
- Building/Assembly and pressure testing of mechanical seals
- Strip, assess and rebuilding of pumps and valves
- Provide hands-on mechanical engineering services on client sites in the mining and power generation sectors both nationally and internationally
- Contributed to improving and expanding manufacturing capabilities to attract new clients and achieve maximum production efficiency
- Represented the company overseas sourcing industry specific machines to improve production
- Supervised junior staff
- Maintenance of manufacturing and warehouse equipment
- Operation of CNC Machines
- Use of CAD and Nesting software
- Estimate manufacturing times and materials
- Read work orders to prepare for machine setup
- Worked from drawings and prints to do precision work
- Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
- Calibrate and adjust equipment to ensure quality production utilizing calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges
- Monitor gauges, dials and various indicators to ensure machines are working properly
- Provide technical training to co-workers and new staff
- Liaise with office staff in regard to knowledge of materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
- Set up and perform test activities
- Communicate operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis
- Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions
- Follow company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition
- Adhere to and promote OHS policies and procedures
- TOTALSEAL (former WCIS) is an ISO9001-2015 accredited company specialising in sealing products, pump and valve repairs/service, predominantly for the mining, oil & gas and power generation industries. WCIS has operations in Brisbane (Head Office), Perth & New Caledonia.
Process Worker
Triple M Holdings
Yatala
04.2009 - 01.2010
- Accurately read, understand, and carry out written instructions
- Cut, drill and debur materials.
- Distribution of work materials using a forklift
- Quality control / First-off inspections
- Clean and maintain the warehouse in compliance with OHS standards
Labourer
06.2006 - 04.2009
- Prepare and clean construction sites by removing debris
- Load and unload building materials used for construction
- Complete tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction
- Dig trenches, backfill holes and compact earth to prepare for new construction
- Adhere to job site safety regulations and maintain a safe and clean work area
Served in the Army Reserve
Brisbane
04.2002 - 06.2006
- Initial training followed by 4 years part time and 1 year full-time service, including training in Malaysia and Singapore
Skills
- Assembly/pressure testing
- Maintenance and repairs
- Quality assurance
- Time management
- Testing and analysis
- Client site services
Certification
- Engineering Mechanical Trade (Maintenance Fitting and/or Turning)
- Construction Induction (White card)
- License to perform high risk work
- Confined space
- Working at heights
References
- Mark Crellin, Production Manager, WCIS/TOTALSEAL, 0499 999 034
- Mick McKay, Workshop supervisor, TOTALSEAL, 0428 709 585
- Chris Parry, Senior service technician, Thornhill 0487 350 358
Timeline
Service Technician
Thornhill Australia
01.2023 - 04.2026
Technician
TOTALSEAL
04.2016 - 10.2022
Process Worker
Triple M Holdings
04.2009 - 01.2010
Labourer
06.2006 - 04.2009
Served in the Army Reserve
04.2002 - 06.2006