Robin Cromb
Dannevirke
Summary
Dedicated engineering professional with a history of meeting company goals utilising consistent and organised practices. Works well under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Skilled in MIG, TIG and Arc welding, with a passion for alloy and stainless work.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Workshop Manager
Kruzin Kustoms
04.2024 - Current
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritising tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organisational goals.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Cut, bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create custom one off cars to the customers needs and requests
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Developed engineering solutions for complex technical problems, enhancing overall system performance and reliability.
- Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.
- Dismantled and reassembled delicate mechanisms.
- Demonstrated expertise using various hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and precision instruments for accurate job execution.
- Upheld the highest standards of quality workmanship, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations for precision, accuracy, and attention to detail in all tasks performed.
- Streamlined the design process for increased efficiency by utilizing advanced CAD software tools.
Workshop Manager
Gary Douglas Engineers
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed and led a team for optimal productivity and job satisfaction.
- Maintained workshop activities in line with budget requirements.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering quality workmanship and meeting deadlines.
- Implemented quality control measures that resulted in fewer product defects returned from customers.
- Improved workshop efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Promoted a culture of accountability within the team, leading to improved overall performance levels.
Engineer
Growater Limited
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Applied mathematical skills and understanding of engineering principles to design new products, tools and systems.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Managed various stages of alloy jet boat projects.
- Collaborated with on-site directors, and farmers on engineering and farm water supply projects.
- Conducted inspections of surface and submersible pumps to identify issues.
- Removing, testing, and reinstalling of farm water pumps, tanks and systems (solar and mains powered).
- Service, repair and maintenance of pivot systems on farm.
- Land preparation, trenching and laying pipe for water supply systems.
- Kept shop workspaces and various fieldwork locations clean and organised for maximum productivity.
Engineer
Patchell Industries Ltd
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions..
- Read and interpreted technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
- Maintained up to date technical knowledge of engineering concepts.
- Made parts using various equipment and welded together per specifications.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Interpreted written assembly drawings and work instructions to properly complete tasks.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vices.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Interpreted blueprints to follow correct sequence of bends and identify proper tools to produce quality parts.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment to continue proper functioning and life span.
- Fabricated and bent mild steel, aluminum and stainless steel.
- Set up and operated hydraulic CNC press brake with efficiency to hold tolerances .
Fabrication Engineer
Mills Tui Limited
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Read and interpreted technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
- Created product design modifications.
- Maintained contemporary technical knowledge of engineering concepts.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from drawings.
- Supervised repair and maintenance of heavy transportation systems.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from drawings.
Welder / Fabricator
Danz Engineering
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Read and followed drawings and weld diagrams.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
Welder / Fabricator
Tasman Marine
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Manufacture of Alloy boats
- Mig & Tig Welding
Apprentice - Heavy Trade Fabrication
Dommett Truck & Trailer
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools
- Forklift Driver
- Finisher
Returns & Refunds Administrator
First-In Limited
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Collaborated with team members to facilitate returns quickly and provide outstanding customer service.
- Delivered high-quality customer service by gathering feedback on product deficiencies.
- Provided documentation and calculations to support inventory distribution decisions.
- Unloaded, inspected and stored damaged and returned products.
- Documented returned product details in inventory tracking system.
- Operated electric pallet jack, forklift and manlift.
- Increased productivity through streamlined processes and system efficiency.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
Freight Sorter
Post Haste Couriers
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Freight Sorting.
- Dangerous Goods Handling.
- Forklift Driver.
Freight Sorter
Peter Baker Transport (PBT)
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Freight Sorting - full time
- Forklift Driver
- Courier Driver - part time
Mechanic
H & N Automotive
01.2010 - 02.2010
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Examined new and replacement parts to uncover defects.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Mechanic
Avenue Autoport
01.2008 - 01.2009
Education
Engineering Apprenticeship
Competenz
Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic - Toi Ohomai
TaurangaForklift Licence (F Endorsement)
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Dangerous Goods Licence
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First Aid Certificate
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Skills
- Product development
- Schematics understanding
- Mechanical engineering
- Welding proficiency
- Custom fabrication
- Great time management abilities
- Good communication skills
- Extremely quick learner
Hobbies & interests
- Building and driving 4x4 / Offroad vehicles
- Hiking & Hunting
- Dryland Sleddog Racing
Timeline
Workshop Manager
Kruzin Kustoms
04.2024 - Current
Workshop Manager
Gary Douglas Engineers
01.2023 - 04.2024
Engineer
Growater Limited
06.2022 - 12.2022
Engineer
Patchell Industries Ltd
06.2021 - 05.2022
Fabrication Engineer
Mills Tui Limited
02.2020 - 05.2021
Welder / Fabricator
Danz Engineering
01.2016 - 01.2020
Welder / Fabricator
Tasman Marine
01.2015 - 01.2016
Apprentice - Heavy Trade Fabrication
Dommett Truck & Trailer
01.2013 - 01.2015
Returns & Refunds Administrator
First-In Limited
01.2011 - 01.2013
Freight Sorter
Post Haste Couriers
01.2010 - 01.2011
Freight Sorter
Peter Baker Transport (PBT)
01.2010 - 01.2011
Mechanic
H & N Automotive
01.2010 - 02.2010
Mechanic
Avenue Autoport
01.2008 - 01.2009
Engineering Apprenticeship
Competenz
Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic - Toi Ohomai
Forklift Licence (F Endorsement)
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Dangerous Goods Licence
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First Aid Certificate
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