Linden Shirley
Nelson,TAS
Summary
Versatile and results-driven professional with a background in machinery operation and farming, notably at Sollys Contractors. Excelled in enhancing production quality and efficiency, demonstrating a strong work ethic and problem-solving skills. Skilled in equipment monitoring and fostering teamwork, achieved significant improvements in operational processes and safety compliance. Also fit and keen to work long hours.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator
Sollys Contractors
Takaka, TAS
05.2020 - Current
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Construction-roading-farm ditching/general-quarry work-landscaping.
- I have been driving a number of machines from dozers to dumptrucks to loaders. I have mainly been In an excavator for most of my time with sollys but am able to adapt to most machinery very quickly.
Machine Operator
Bayfirewood
Richmond
07.2016 - 11.2020
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- I was mainly driving an excavator with bayfirewood but also was in a log loader alot having to shift logs and other materials and also diving the wood processor from time to time.
Fencing Contractor
Greg Northover
Takaka, TAS
02.2014 - 01.2015
- Oversaw quality assurance measures, maintaining high standards of workmanship across all projects.
- Collaborated closely with clients to design custom fencing solutions tailored to their needs.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial fencing projects, showcasing versatility in various settings and styles of construction.
Dairy Farmer
Scott Petterson
Takaka, TAS
04.2010 - 01.2014
- Maintained farm equipment and vehicles.
- Monitored milk production quality and quantity and evaluated daily data to address inefficiencies.
- Milked Number cows using milking machinery.
- Ensured high-quality milk by maintaining clean milking equipment and practicing proper sanitation protocols.
- Attended promptly to needs of sick cows to maintain health of livestock.
- Kept stock healthy with adequate food, water and open space.
- Enhanced herd health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and preventative care measures.
- Increased milk production by implementing effective breeding and feeding strategies.
- Adapted to weather challenges by adjusting feed rations and modifying farm practices accordingly.
Education
Level 2 -
Golden Bay High School
Takaka, TAS09.2016
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Good communication
- Attention to detail
- Machinery operation
- Workplace safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Power and hand tools
- Machine maintenance
- Equipment monitoring
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
W,TR-Class 4-forklift-first aid level 1- I have done Hazard identification-tractor-chainsaw-and quad bike courses.
Timeline
Machine Operator
Sollys Contractors
05.2020 - Current
Machine Operator
Bayfirewood
07.2016 - 11.2020
Fencing Contractor
Greg Northover
02.2014 - 01.2015
Dairy Farmer
Scott Petterson
04.2010 - 01.2014
Level 2 -
Golden Bay High School