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Ian Craw

Automation Engineer
Nelson,NSN

Summary

Automation is a passion and not just a job for me. I persist to achieve the desired outcome knowing that preparation is a key contributor to success.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Automation Engineer

Nelson Pine Industries
08.2012 - Current
  • Electrical / Mechanical upgrade of heavy industrial equipment and machinery.
  • Installation of functional safety hardware and safety code.
  • Design and development of new processing equipment and machinery.
  • Maintaining electrical documentation as required.
  • Proactive maintenance and troubleshooting of automated machinery.
  • Supported Engineering and Maintenance departments with training and technical support.

Electrical Manager

ECS Engineering / ADL
05.2008 - 08.2012
  • Design and installation of automated food related machinery.
  • Setup and management of UL Listed panel building shop - machinery for the North American market.
  • Design and installation of CE marked systems.
  • Costing and purchasing large qualities of automation hardware.
  • Project and Staff management.
  • Extensive overseas travel for project installation and commissioning.

Company Engineer

Radford Yarn Technologies
04.2005 - 05.2008
  • Design and build of bespoke textile machinery - both mechanical and electrical including PLC / Panelview programming.
  • Lathe, milling and welding fabrication work.
  • Fault finding support of mechanical staff.
  • Installation and management of site services.



Workshop Manager

Deviceco
10.2002 - 05.2005
  • Design/Build of bespoke machinery.
  • CNC programming and machining.
  • Job quoting and purchasing.
  • Pneumatic installations and servicing.
  • Management of the workshop and business.

Project Manager

City East Charitable Trust
09.2001 - 10.2002
  • Fixed term contract.
  • Setup of employment related initiatives.
  • Construction of large commercial tunnel houses.
  • Management of hydroponic production.
  • Establishment of a community workshop.
  • Site maintenance.

Toolmaker

PDL Industries
09.1989 - 09.2001
  • Completed a 3 year Toolmaking apprenticeship.
  • Manufacture of plastic injection mold tools and metal pressing tools.
  • Design and build of special purpose automated machinery.
  • Industrial wiring and programming.
  • Manual machining.
  • Leadership role of the Process Development Team.

Education

No Degree - Toolmaking

Christchurch Polytech
Christchurch
04.2001 -

Skills

Industrial programming

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Timeline

Automation Engineer

Nelson Pine Industries
08.2012 - Current

Electrical Manager

ECS Engineering / ADL
05.2008 - 08.2012

Company Engineer

Radford Yarn Technologies
04.2005 - 05.2008

Workshop Manager

Deviceco
10.2002 - 05.2005

Project Manager

City East Charitable Trust
09.2001 - 10.2002

No Degree - Toolmaking

Christchurch Polytech
04.2001 -

Toolmaker

PDL Industries
09.1989 - 09.2001

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