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James Boyden

Palmerston North,MWT

Summary

I've worked for several years in different aspects of practical engineering gaining a plethora of experience in many felids including health and safety practices, crane lifts, NDT, industrial coatings/blasting, hygienic welding, machine operations, technical diagnostics, light fab and heavy fab. During this i have successfully managed myself working solo organizing my own jobs to completion, as well as managing a team sorting out daily JSA's, work orders and material logistics to ensure work goals were met.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dairy Technician

Davidson Engineering 1990
01.2020 - Current
  • Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear as well as performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Tracked and recorded parts and labor costs related to each service call.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Completed job reports and logs immediately following service calls.
  • Mentored junior technicians in maintenance, repair and reporting duties.
  • Drafted preventive maintenance schedule to support equipment longevity.
  • Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
  • Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
  • Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.

Site Safety Supervisor

Paige Macrae
02.2017 - 12.2019
  • Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job.
  • Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for several employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Determined nature of code violations and issued written notices of violation.
  • Planned, implemented and evaluated safety goals and objectives for entire engineering facility.
  • Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Coordinated emergency response plans and drills to increase preparedness and address issues promptly.
  • Assessed value of safety programs to apply modifications and improvements and achieve targeted goals.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
  • Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment.
  • Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
  • Examined products for imperfections and defects.
  • Updated quality control records and reports.

Temp Worker

Sorted Logistics
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Labeled completed products with standard production information based on each product type.
  • Balanced boxes on pallets to prevent shifting and damage.
  • Prepared boxes for shipments based on standard sizes.
  • Removed items of deficient quality from line to maintain standards.
  • Learned semi-skilled and advanced work by shadowing experienced workers.
  • Completed daily logs for management review.
  • Set up machinery according to specifications of new production runs.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Used fork lifts, hand truck, and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.
  • Secured cargo using chains, load bars, wood blocks, and straps.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Operated computer systems and internal software to track and record cargo movements.
  • Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.

Laborer

Davidson Engineering 1990
01.2013 - 10.2016
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
  • Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Welded parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, submerged arc and gas equipment.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Mechatronics

Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ
11.2027

No Degree -

Dannevirke High School
Dannevirke, NZ
10.2016

Skills

  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Issue Resolution
  • Repair Services
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • MIG Welding
  • Fire Suppression Methods
  • Fabrication Experience
  • Template Designs
  • Stainless Steel Metal Welding
  • Brakes and Shears Operation
  • Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
  • Portable Grinders

Certification

  • MPTA Machine Tester - expires 2027
  • Delaval Dairy Technician
  • OSHA Forklift operator
  • Full Drivers Licence

Timeline

Dairy Technician

Davidson Engineering 1990
01.2020 - Current

Site Safety Supervisor

Paige Macrae
02.2017 - 12.2019

Temp Worker

Sorted Logistics
01.2016 - 01.2017

Laborer

Davidson Engineering 1990
01.2013 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Mechatronics

Massey University

No Degree -

Dannevirke High School

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