Experience

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  AWMA Water Control Solutions

  • Cohuna, Victoria, Australia

  • Senior Design Draftsman

    • Oct 2019 - Present
    • Cohuna, Victoria, Australia

    Responsible for: Training of the engineering team in the areas of 3D modelling (Solidworks) and drafting standards.Internal auditing of designs, modelling, drafting, and manufacturability of designs.Engineering document control systems, CAD files management, CAD files libraries, naming convention, and all related matters to the creation, management, and revisioning of CAD files.Quality control of all generated models, assemblies, and drawings.Product design and development.Creation of "smart" models and designs to expedite the creation new versions of products based on minimal input, this process enables engineers or draftspeople, to automatically create new versions of models and manufacturing drawings.Sales support and marketing material by preparing special instruction drawings, 3D rendering, and quick conceptual designs.Selection and testing of potential new engineering team members.

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  Erntec Pty Ltd

  • Scoresby, Melbourne - Australia

  • Manager, NC Machining and Digital Printing

    • Feb 2016 - Oct 2019
    • Scoresby, Melbourne - Australia

    Manufacturing Area:-Supervising of NC machinery, best production practices, and programming techniques.-Training of personnel in the use and programming of flatbed routers, turret punch, and panel folder.-Production Support implementing best practice manufacturing procedures, use and selection of appropriate tooling.-Design and production of jigs and fixtures.-Quality Control in machining centres.-Software Expert Level in SolidWorks (3D modeling, design, drafting, and rendering), HSM, PrimCam, CamWorks, Radan, Datron and Schroeder Panel Folder native software.Digital Printing:-Artwork Creation and execution of full-colour digital printing on hard surfaces. (Instrument panels, small enclosures, plastics, metals, and glass)-Establishing of best printing techniques and methodologies.Other Areas of Support-Sales technical support, estimating and advice in areas of manufacturing and digital printing.-Engineering support in the areas of programming, machinery capabilities, printing, manufacturing methodology, 3D modeling and rendering.

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  Erntec Pty Ltd

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Manufacturing Manager

    • Mar 2014 - Feb 2016
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Management of workflowSupervision of staff, their wellbeing and trainingProduction quality and efficiencyControl and Supervision of all areas of manufacturing and assemblyManufacturing Processes involved:• NC Routing• NC Punching• NC Folding• Welding and Metal Finishing• Powdercoating• Digital Printing• AssemblySelection and testing of new personnel (Engineering and Manufacturing)Document control and validation for manufactureDesign validation and prototyping

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  Erntec Pty Ltd

  • Engineering Manager

    • Mar 2007 - Mar 2014

    Promoted from Manufacturing to Engineering Team LeaderIntroduced 3D Modelling as the principal mean of design and documentation of all manufactured products.Established an extensive library of 3D models of standard products driven by design tables using SolidWorks.Provided Erntec with new possibilities of rapid and inexpensive product development and prototyping by means of 3D modeling, animation, and rendering. Introduced Drafting Australian Standards, document control, management, and revisioning.Continued to oversee and manage (Previous assignment) the NC Programming Department, closely linking NC Programs to drawings 3D models and assemblies.Responsible for all designs, manufacturability of products, cost-effectiveness, scheduling of engineering projects and designs, liaising with customers and interpretation of customer requests.Established engineering practice systems. Staff training programs, SOPs, self-checking lists, document control practices and regular staff assessment program. Responsible for all engineering and manufacturing documentation and practices.Responsible for the training, progress monitoring and assessment of junior engineers and other engineering team members. (In all, up to 10 engineers/specialists were trained under my supervision).The areas of training included: Use and interpretation of Australian Standards, SolidWorks (all areas, part, assemblies, drawings, design tables, sheet metal features, rendering and more) Radan, Primcam, HSMXpress, CamWorks, Epicor (MRP), and internal practices, engineering and manufacturing techniques.

  • Senior NC Programmer

    • Oct 2005 - Mar 2007

    Contracted by Erntec to establish the CNC Routing department by expanding expertise and knowledge base of recently acquired equipment at the time.Established CNC Punching and Routing protocols and techniques.Training of staff in the use of programming software and proper use of tooling and equipment.

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  Damaga Pty Ltd

  • Melbourne, Australia

  • Owner/Director

    • Aug 1997 - May 2012
    • Melbourne, Australia

    Owner/Operator of a small design firm dedicated to:Product Design and DevelopmentMechanical Design and Drafting Manufacturing Drawings 3D Modelling Rendering and Animation Catalogue Drawings and Instructions 2D to 3D Conversions Exploded Views

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  Erni Australia

  • Mitcham, Victoria

  • Draftsperson and Production Technician

    • Sep 1991 - Jun 1995
    • Mitcham, Victoria

    Originally employed as a production technician to later become Erni's first CAD operator.Design drafting of 19" racking systems, and customized electrical and computer enclosures.Training of personnel in the use of Autocad.

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  Zanello

  • Las Varillas, Argentina

  • Design Draftsman

    • Mar 1989 - Jul 1991
    • Las Varillas, Argentina

    Design and detail drafting of Zanello's extensive agricultural machinery line.First-ever CAD operator to be introduced to the plant. (AutoCad 9)The main assignment was the redevelopment and capacity expansion of multipurpose combine harvester.Adaptation of Mercedes Benz engines mount and transmission to the Zanello's line of tractors and buses.