Ray Gardner
Rolleston,CAN
Summary
Engineer with over 25 years of experience in troubleshooting and repair, demonstrating advanced technical expertise. Proven track record of reliability and service orientation, ensuring high-quality follow-through on projects. Proficient in interpreting blueprints and schematics to accurately assess and address repair requirements.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Engineer
Tegal Foods
Christchurch, Canterbury
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Conducted routine inspections of facilities and equipment to identify and address issues proactively.
- start ups of machinery for oncoming shift
- Responded quickly to emergency breakdowns in order to minimize disruption of production.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules for various machinery to ensure operational efficiency.
- shift pattern 4 on 4 off 3pm-3am
Maintenance Engineer
ANSCO Seafield site
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Trained on Mex - engineering maintenance software
- Maintenance of plant to ensure plant reliability
- Installation of new machinery
- Attend to, diagnose, and fix breakdowns.
- Complete job cards and purchase orders accurately
- Follow shift patterns days/afternoons/nights
Service Engineer / Field Service Engineer, •Welding, Field Service Engineer
Waste Management
11.2015 - 08.2020
- Maintenance of rubbish bins - welding
- Site checks of bins and schedule fixing
Field Service Engineer
Fulton Hogan
03.2014 - 08.2015
- Offsite servicing
- Welding and general engineering
General Engineer
TTCR Truck and Trailer Curtainside Repairs
06.2012 - 08.2012
- General engineering /welding for repairs to truck trailers
Welder/Fitter Turner
Hodge RV
11.2011 - 05.2012
- Manufacturing of 5th wheel caravans
- Alloy welding
Fitter Engineer /Welder
Truck & Trailer, Repairs
08.2011 - 10.2011
- General engineering /welding for repairs to truck trailers
Fitter Turner Engineer
Urlich Machinery
10.2010 - 08.2011
- General engineering duties
- Maching/ welding
Fitter Turner Engineer
Plucks Engineering
07.2006 - 07.2010
- General engineering duties
- Installation & servicing of dairy plant on and off site
- On-call for break downs on and off site
Sales Representative
Trade
03.2006 - 07.2006
- Van Sales
- Maintenance of stock levels
- Achieving budgets
- Establishing and maintaining positive customer relations
- Debt Collection
Warehouse Person
Hindin Marquip
04.2005 - 03.2006
- Sole charge
- Face to face and telephone sales
- Relaying technical information
- Ordering and maintaining warehouse stock
- Filling invoicing and despatching orders
- General day to day management of the warehouse
- Repairing warranty or faulty goods
- Meet monthly budgets
Business Manager
North Western Toyota
03.2004 - 02.2005
- New & Used Vehicle Sales
- Source & follow up Sales / Lease leads
- Promoting T.Q.F.M and associated products
- Meet monthly and quarterly targets
- Developing and maintaining customer base
Vehicle sales & finance Responsibilities
Storey Motor Company
01.2004 - 03.2004
- Sourced & sold used Imported vehicles
- Associated paper work
Service Engineer
Plummer Pneumatics
10.2002 - 01.2004
- Servicing Of Compressor Components, Pneumatic components and equipment
- 24 Hour On Call
- Recruitment Of New Clients And Accounts - Cold Calling And Referral
- Total Customer Relationship Management - Telephone Enquires
- Invoicing
- Product Trouble Shooting
Service Manager
Axon Security
05.2001 - 10.2002
- Installation and Maintenance of Security Products
- Research and Development
- Total Customer Service
- Quoting and Invoicing
- Credit Control
Sales Co-ordinator
Richard Klinger
08.2000 - 05.2001
- Full Responsibility of Sales Division
- Sales and Supply of Engineering Products
- Customer Liaison
- Stock Control
- Quoting, Invoicing and Supply
Production Fitter Turner /, Maintenance Engineer
Maxwell Winches
05.1997 - 08.2000
- Servicing off site of Winches, Precision proto types
- Production Tooling and maintenance
- Production Pattern-making
- Pre-production
- General Maintenance
- CNC – Setting and Operating
Precision Engineer
Paulmen Seals
06.1995 - 05.1997
- Manufacturing of Mechanical Seal Components
- Pump Reconditioning and Fitting
Fitter Turner / Machinist
Ammediate Engineering
01.1995 - 06.1995
CNC Setter / Operator
Latalex Ltd
03.1992 - 01.1995
General farm hand
Manufacturing of Wood Lathes
01.1991 - 03.1992
CNC trainee
Keystone Engineering
08.1990 - 01.1991
Apprentice Fitter / Turner
Dye Engineering
01.1986 - 07.1990
Education
Private Vehicle -
01.2023
Toyota Quality Financial Management Certificate -
Manakau Polytechnic
01.2004
Computer Integrated Manufacturing Certificate - CNC programming modules 1 & 2
NZQA
05.1994
Trade certified - Fitting, Turning & Maching
12.1991
Skills
- Dependability
- Reliability
- Productive time management and work to deadlines
- Ability to work independently
- Self-motivation
- Establish and maintain customer relationships
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Customer loyalty
- Sourcing products
- Effective solutions
- Knowledge of engineering and associated industries
References
Professional Referees Available on request
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer
Tegal Foods
06.2023 - 06.2025
Maintenance Engineer
ANSCO Seafield site
08.2020 - 06.2023
Service Engineer / Field Service Engineer, •Welding, Field Service Engineer
Waste Management
11.2015 - 08.2020
Field Service Engineer
Fulton Hogan
03.2014 - 08.2015
General Engineer
TTCR Truck and Trailer Curtainside Repairs
06.2012 - 08.2012
Welder/Fitter Turner
Hodge RV
11.2011 - 05.2012
Fitter Engineer /Welder
Truck & Trailer, Repairs
08.2011 - 10.2011
Fitter Turner Engineer
Urlich Machinery
10.2010 - 08.2011
Fitter Turner Engineer
Plucks Engineering
07.2006 - 07.2010
Sales Representative
Trade
03.2006 - 07.2006
Warehouse Person
Hindin Marquip
04.2005 - 03.2006
Business Manager
North Western Toyota
03.2004 - 02.2005
Vehicle sales & finance Responsibilities
Storey Motor Company
01.2004 - 03.2004
Service Engineer
Plummer Pneumatics
10.2002 - 01.2004
Service Manager
Axon Security
05.2001 - 10.2002
Sales Co-ordinator
Richard Klinger
08.2000 - 05.2001
Production Fitter Turner /, Maintenance Engineer
Maxwell Winches
05.1997 - 08.2000
Precision Engineer
Paulmen Seals
06.1995 - 05.1997
Fitter Turner / Machinist
Ammediate Engineering
01.1995 - 06.1995
CNC Setter / Operator
Latalex Ltd
03.1992 - 01.1995
General farm hand
Manufacturing of Wood Lathes
01.1991 - 03.1992
CNC trainee
Keystone Engineering
08.1990 - 01.1991
Apprentice Fitter / Turner
Dye Engineering
01.1986 - 07.1990
Private Vehicle -
Toyota Quality Financial Management Certificate -
Manakau Polytechnic
Computer Integrated Manufacturing Certificate - CNC programming modules 1 & 2
NZQA
Trade certified - Fitting, Turning & Maching
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