Experience

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  Riverlea Group Ltd

  • Hamilton, New Zea;and

  • CNC Machine Operator & Production Engineer

    • Jan 2017 - Present
    • Hamilton, New Zea;and

    Riverlea Group is a manufacturer and importer of world class garden and outdoor products.Our company fosters an environment of cooperation and innovation dedicated to constantimprovement. I started as a temp but was quickly taken on as a CNC machine programmerand operator. Later I began working as part of the engineering team, promoted toproduction engineer and then extra responsibility as a head of department.• Installed a CNC folder / slitter that dramatically increased our product flexibility and range.• Reorganized our factory layout to accommodate new machinery and streamlineproduction.• Using cross checking methods as a senior quality inspector I reduced error rates on thefactory floor by 70%.• By developing standardized protocols between and within departments, I increasedoutput by 40%• Major clients include: Mitre 10, Bunnings and Placemakers.

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  Designer Bars

  • Trade Assistant

    • Jul 2015 - Apr 2016

    Waikato wide solutions for everything related to tow bars; including tow ball covers, shinprotectors and a range of tow balls for different towing requirements. The team completesall welding and manufacturing on site and can designs solutions for all types of vehicles.NicholasCollinsStrengthsDetail OrientatedInnovativeIndependentStrategicLogicalReservedInsightfulCreative thinkerProblem solverQualificationsBachelor of MechanicalEngineeringHonours DegreeB grade averageUniversity of Waikato2009-2015Tech SkillsSolidWorksMATLABSketch upCNC programmingAutoCADMicrosoft WordOutlookProfessionalDevelopmentCNCKanban SystemsLPG CuttingMIG WeldingSteel MachiningClass F Licence• This was university work placement, and I was initially offered full time work as an extra hand but later as a fullengineering assistant.• Machined, assembled and welded custom tow bars for cars, vans and light trucks to road legal standards.• Modified and repaired workshop tools and equipment to maximize production and efficiency.

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  Countdown Supermarkets

  • Produce Assistant

    • Mar 2012 - Aug 2015

    ● Stocked and cleaned produce displays. ● Assisted customers with their inquiries.

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  Laminex New Zealand - a division of Fletcher Building Products Ltd

  • Trade Assistant

    • Dec 2014 - Jan 2015

    ● Part of the engineering team during the summer shutdown.● Performed maintenance and repair work on the assembly line, includingchanging floor layout.● Machined, assembled and welded fences, gates and frames to meetOSH regulations.

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  Green Acres

  • Rotokauri Primary School

  • Cleaning Assistant

    • Jan 2010 - Feb 2012
    • Rotokauri Primary School

    Cleaned the local primary/intermediate school.Vacuumed, cleaned, and mopped classrooms and staffrooms.