Robert Bramley
Kelvin Grove,Palmerston North
Summary
Hardworking Maintenance Technician brings expertise in installation, repair and maintenance of complex mechanical systems. Knowledgeable Maintenance Technician/Fitter offers over 10 years of experience within the maintenance industry. Seeking full time work with an established company, with the potential for personal growth and development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Fitter
NZ Transport Engineers
Feilding, Manawatu
09.2021 - Current
- Fabricated metal components using welding and cutting tools.
- Provided technical support to colleagues when required.
- Assembled and installed a variety of mechanical components, including pumps, motors, fans, valves and compressors.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
- Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
- Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.
- Monitored stock levels of supplies used in the fabrication process, ordering additional items when necessary.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Maintenance Technician
Meridian Energy Ltd
Te Apiti, Manawatu
10.2014 - 09.2021
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Assisted in the installation of new machinery and equipment.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
Maintenance Fitter
Ashhurst Engineering & Construction Ltd
Ashhurst, Manawatu
01.2010 - 10.2014
- Supplement and assist service teams in the Tararua, Makara, Te Apiti Wind Farms.
- Annual servicing on all wind turbines at the wind farms previously mentioned.
- Large component replacement.
- Workshop Fabrication.
- Numerous maintenance & repair projects throughout the North Island
Fitter
MIL Mansfield Installations Ltd
, Palmerston North
2009 - 2009
Fitter/Fabrication Welder
S.E.L
, Hamilton
2005 - 2009
Engineer
Midhurst Engineering
Midhurst, Taranaki
2001 - 2001
Fitter
Robert Stone & Co Ltd
Hawera, Taranaki
2001 - 2001
Fitter/Welder
Wellex Industries
, New Plymouth
2000 - 2001
Fitter/Welder
Energy City Engineering
, New Plymouth
2000 - 2000
Apprentice Fitter
Robert Stone & Co Ltd
, New Plymouth
1995 - 2000
Education
Trade Certificate in Fitting & Welding A
New Zealand Qualifications Authority
New Zealand 01-1998
Completion of Apprenticeship in Fitting/Welding
New Zealand Engineering Food & Manufacturing I.T.O
New Zealand01-1996
Some College (No Degree) -
Stratford High School
Stratford, NZNZCE - Mechanical
Taranaki PolyTechnic
New Plymouth, NZSkills
- Power Tool Operation
- Parts Fabrication
- Hydraulics
- Machine Alignment
- Welding
- Pneumatic Systems
- Machinery Repair
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Welding Expertise
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Preventive Maintenance
- Operating workshop machinery
Affiliations
- Father of 3 beautiful children. Spending time with my loved ones.
- Passion for Speedway for over 25 years. Proud to be a team member of a National title winning team and driver.
- Car restoration and garage tinkerer
Certification
- Advanced First Aid
- Fire Warden
- Fire Safety
- Working at Height
- Chemical Safety
- Confined Space and Gas Testing
- Rigging and Slinging
- Load Slinging and Communication
- Forklift endorsement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance Fitter
NZ Transport Engineers
09.2021 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Meridian Energy Ltd
10.2014 - 09.2021
Maintenance Fitter
Ashhurst Engineering & Construction Ltd
01.2010 - 10.2014
Fitter
MIL Mansfield Installations Ltd
2009 - 2009
Fitter/Fabrication Welder
S.E.L
2005 - 2009
Engineer
Midhurst Engineering
2001 - 2001
Fitter
Robert Stone & Co Ltd
2001 - 2001
Fitter/Welder
Wellex Industries
2000 - 2001
Fitter/Welder
Energy City Engineering
2000 - 2000
Apprentice Fitter
Robert Stone & Co Ltd
1995 - 2000
Trade Certificate in Fitting & Welding A
New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Completion of Apprenticeship in Fitting/Welding
New Zealand Engineering Food & Manufacturing I.T.O
Some College (No Degree) -
Stratford High School
NZCE - Mechanical
Taranaki PolyTechnic
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