Nicholas Paku
Masterton,WGN
Summary
Adept Machine Operator with a proven track record at D & M Forestry, excelling in machinery operation and maintenance. Demonstrated leadership by training new employees, enhancing teamwork, and improving production efficiency. Skilled in problem-solving and communication, ensuring top-notch quality control and workplace safety. Achieved significant process optimizations, contributing to a more effective production environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator
D & M Forestry
Waikanae, WGN
04.2019 - 05.2024
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines.including, truck loading, shoveling, fleeting, processor operating,mech falling and extraction (modules held for all tasks)
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and improve overall performance.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
All Rounder
Cn Logging
Masterton, WGN
04.2013 - 04.2019
- Self-motivated, foreman of small groups based operation,work consisted of manual falling and processing, shoveling,delimbing and truck loading (relivent modules for tasks)
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Ncea Level 1 -
Makoura College
Masterton, WGNSkills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Reliable
- Hardworking
- Good Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Machinery Operation
- Workplace Safety
- Multiple national certificates
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Power and hand tools
- Machine Maintenance
- Quality Control
References
D & m forestry: Simon hinds 0274 436 149
CN logging: Colin paku 022 501 9808
Competenz assessor: Edward barber 027 210 3134
Certification
Currently hold 6 national certificates and 1 New Zealand certificate.
*National Certificate in Forestry (Tree Felling L4)
*New Zealand Certificate in Tree Felling and Clearing (Non Production L3)
*National Certificate in Forestry (Mechanised Harvesting)
*National Certificate in Forestry (Log Loading)
*NATIONAL CERTIFICATE in Forestry (Cable Harvesting)
*National Certificate in Forestry (Ground Based Harvesting Extraction)
*National Certificate in Forest Operations Advanced (Level 4)
6932Load a logging truck and/or trailer
6944Make logs using a mechanised processing machine in a forest harvesting operation
demonstrate knowledge of, and fell trees using a mechanised harvesting machine in a forest harvesting operation
6947 Bunch tree lengths for extraction or processing
6948 Delimb stems using a static delimber
6964 Apply environmental management to harvesting trees
24569 Fell trees using machine pushing assistance
24570 Fell trees using back-pulling machine assistance
24571 Demonstrate knowledge of internal and external customer needs within a commercial forestry operation
24572 Manage a forestry accident site in a simulated situation
24584 Demonstrate knowledge of, and use a computer controlled mechanised harvesting machine in a forest harvesting operation
24588 Demonstrate knowledge of forestry landing management
27628 Extract stems or logs using a ground-based machine
1256 Demonstrate knowledge of ground based log extraction
6924 Process tree stems on a landing
6926 Demonstrate knowledge of the log loading process
6935 Operate an excavator based tracked machine in a forestry situation
6939 Break out for ground based forest harvesting operations
17763 Demonstrate knowledge of tree-felling
17766 Fell trees safely using a chainsaw
17772 Demonstrate knowledge of environmental requirements in forestry operations
Operate a chainsaw and carry out basic chainsaw maintenance in a commercial forestry situation
24574 Demonstrate knowledge of, and contribute to, worksite health and safety for commercial forestry operations
25788 Demonstrate knowledge of, implement, and audit temporary traffic control on private forest roads
28560 Fell trees in a commercial forest harvesting operation
6916 Demonstrate knowledge of the Approved Code of Practice relating to chainsaw use
17769 Demonstrate knowledge of general health, safety, and environmental requirements in forestry
22994 Demonstrate knowledge of factors that affect the performance of forestry workers
Timeline
Machine Operator
D & M Forestry
04.2019 - 05.2024
All Rounder
Cn Logging
04.2013 - 04.2019
Ncea Level 1 -
Makoura College