Daniel Hockley

• Successfully expanded Shell Lubricants’ market presence across Waikato, Palmerston North, and New Plymouth regions.
• Cultivated strong, trust-based relationships by leveraging over two decades of technical and industry expertise.
• Managed key accounts and led strategic initiatives to acquire new business through proactive customer engagement.
• Accelerated business growth by developing and nurturing long-term partnerships with high-value clients.

• Took time out from work to provide care for my son who had an Autoimmune Issue.

• Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental aspects of the Business taking care of the well being of 100 staff members.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
• Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
• Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
• Assisted in the development of performance management systems including goal setting, performance reviews, corrective action plans and disciplinary procedures.
• Monitored production processes to ensure quality standards were met and documented results of inspections.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations by monitoring workers during the manufacturing process.
• Conducted root cause analysis investigations when issues arose with production processes or end-products.
• Identified areas for improvement in existing processes, procedures, and equipment.
• Provided technical support to other departments regarding quality related topics and initiatives.

• I ran the Waikato/BOP area and became the top sales person for the company. I was also the youngest Sales Rep in the company and then became technical advisor for the company nationwide. This role involved:
• Travelling to visit customers, Establishing new, and maintaining existing, relationships with customers.
• Managing and interpreting customer requirements as well as trialing and testing of new products.
• Developed and implemented a strategy to increase sales in the assigned territory.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product lines, pricing, and promotions.
• Monitored key performance indicators and adjusted strategies accordingly.
• In my time with Trade Tools, I grew from a machinist with little sales experience to a great sales person who was confident and is able to close hard sales.

• Ran the machine shop day to day
• Delegated work to co-workers and managed work loads
• Designed and manufactured custom automotive products
• Programmed and operated the CNC mill and manual lathes
• Dealt with customer queries daily in person and on the phone
• Increased role in sales and marketing
• Undertook jobs from conception right through to finished product.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions in the CNC machinery when necessary.
• Inspect cutting tools using precision measuring instruments and replace worn tools if needed.
• Ensure that safety procedures are followed while operating the CNC Machinery.
• Supervise junior staff members; provide guidance on proper use of machines.

Operated heavy machining equipment: 8m vertical borer (65 tonne) 1.6m vertical borer, large manual lathes, 4m surface grinder, 1.6m rotary grinder

• Senior first aider
• Dogman - responsible for the selection and use of lifting equipment
• Performed heavy lifts using overhead cranes up to 240 tonne on a daily basis
• Manufactured large products for the mining industry.
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• Maintained quality and safety standards; kept records of maintenance and repair work.
• Trained new employees in the use of machinery used in the manufacturing process.
• Kept accurate records regarding production numbers and any repairs performed on machinery.
• Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
• Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.

• Operated manual lathes and horizontal borers
• Manufactured and repaired hydraulic cylinders
• Conducted tests on newly installed or repaired components to ensure proper functioning.
• Collaborated with Design engineers to develop new designs for hydraulic systems.
• Created detailed reports documenting all repairs, installations and testing activities performed on each job site.
• Provided technical advice to customers regarding troubleshooting techniques for their own equipment problems.
• Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
• Maintained quality and safety standards; kept records of maintenance and repair work.
• Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
• Inspected, tested and adjusted hydraulic equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Troubleshot and repaired issues with hydraulic pumps, valves and motors.

• Programmed and operated CNC horizontal borer 20 tonne capacity
• Operated manual mills, lathes and horizontal borers
• Manufactured large products for the mining industry
• Assembled machined parts into mechanical units using hand tools and power tools.
• Observed machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machines accordingly.
• Supervised other workers engaged in operating machines and making repairs on machinery.
• Trained new employees in the use of machinery used in the manufacturing process.
• Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.

• Ran the machine shop day to day
• Delegated work to co-workers and managed work loads
• Designed and manufactured custom automotive products
• Programmed and operated the CNC mill and manual lathes
• Dealt with customer queries daily in person and on the phone
• Increased role in sales and marketing
• Undertook jobs from conception right through to finished product.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions in the CNC machinery when necessary.
• Inspect cutting tools using precision measuring instruments and replace worn tools if needed.
• Ensure that safety procedures are followed while operating the CNC Machinery.
• Supervise junior staff members; provide guidance on proper use of machines.

• Worked with specialist and hardened metals
• Worked within the forestry, mining and car racing industry
• Gained experience in heat treating steels
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• Assembled machined parts into mechanical units using hand tools and power tools.
• Observed machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machines accordingly.
• Monitored production output levels and made adjustments as necessary to maintain production goals.
• Trained new employees in the use of machinery used in the manufacturing process.
• Fabricated tools, jigs and fixtures to meet manufacturing and engineering needs.
• Dismantled and inspected components to complete necessary adjustments and repairs.

• Operated a CNC milling machine using Mazatrol to produce precision-engineered products for nuclear physics equipment.
• Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
• Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to metal type and finish specifications.
• Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
• Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
• Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
• Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.