Jack McKenzie
Waiheke Island,AUK
Summary
Skilled Machine Operator with a proven track record at Man O' War Vineyards, adept in precision equipment calibration and leading teams in high-stakes environments. Demonstrates exceptional equipment maintenance skills and a keen eye for crop development, ensuring optimal production outcomes. Achievements include significantly improving operational efficiency by 20% through innovative leadership and technical expertise.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Man O' War Vineyards
Waiheke Island, Auckland
10.2023 - Current
- Hand harvested grapes at peak ripeness for winemaking.
- Trained and pruned grapevines according to industry standards.
- Mixed fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides and other chemicals as needed.
- Operated tractors and other farm equipment when necessary.
- Inspected vines regularly for signs of disease or pests.
- Provided training and guidance to seasonal workers on vineyard operations.
- Performed general maintenance tasks such as mowing, weeding, pruning.
Farm Hand
Hancock Agriculture
Wee Waa, Narrabri, NSW, Australia
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Operated and maintained irrigation systems, including pumps, pipes and sprinklers.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
- Weeded fields manually or used specialized tools such as hoes or cultivators.
- Participated in training sessions related to new farming techniques or technologies.
Education
NCEA Level 1 & 2 -
Nelson College
Nelson, NZ03-2020
Certificate in Winegrowing L4 - Viticulture
Eastern Institute of Technology
Napier City, NZSkills
- Experience with Equipment in Challenging Conditions
- Attentive Monitoring of Crop Development
- Precision Equipment Calibration
- Machine maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Supervision and leadership in the field
Timeline
Machine Operator
Man O' War Vineyards
10.2023 - Current
Farm Hand
Hancock Agriculture
10.2022 - 03.2023
NCEA Level 1 & 2 -
Nelson College
Certificate in Winegrowing L4 - Viticulture
Eastern Institute of Technology
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