Thomas Luke Moyles
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
An experienced Mechanical and CNC Engineer with a solid background in the engineering and mining industries,with additional experience in the food industry.I am seeking new challenges within these sectors, but I am open to all types of roles that come my way.Backed by a strong work ethic and a can-do attitude, I take pride in delivering excellence and high-quality results to every role and ensuring Health and Safety regulations are upheld.My expertise in CNC laser programming,Sales, and CAD/CAM work, combined with my hands-on experience, makes me an asset to any team, and I am interested in contributing my skills and experience to an exceptional team or organization.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Operator/CNC Programmer
Minecorp
Acacia Ridge, Brisbane
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Laser nesting and operation
- Reading and understanding production documents
- Clean and maintain machinery
- Running a single 4000KW Trumpf Laser Machine
- Liaising and communicating with the afternoon shift Laser Operator for night runs required
- Perform quality control checks on machined parts using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers and gauges.
- Counting, sorting and labelling parts
- Provide input on ways to improve processes related to CNC operations.
- Adjust machine settings or program software as necessary for optimal performance.
- Clean machinery, lubricate parts, and perform other maintenance activities as needed.
- Collaborate with other personnel including engineers, supervisors and technicians.
- Train new operators on the safe use of CNC machines.
Machine Operator
Primo Foods/JBS
Wacol, Brisbane
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Operating machinery within an FMCG environment
- Troubleshoot/Multi-task in fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
- Support quality, safety, and compliance processes in line with industry standards.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Keep detailed reports of maintenance activities performed on machinery.
- Unload finished products from machines onto conveyors or other transport systems.
- Trained new operators and implemented new division operator training program to improve retention rates and increase production.
Food Processing Assistant
Agency-HireStaff-Dri trik ingredients
Auckland
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Maintain and Sanitize all materials and machinery parts at the start/end of each shift
- Sealing of bagged fresh produce
- Count and record food items
- Perform duties on the packaging line by loading and adjusting items
- Label packaged food items appropriately
- Clean the workspace at the worker station by following company cleanliness standards
- Working in a temperature controlled Hot and cold environment
- Blending and batching of raw materials
- Lifting up to 30kg packages.
- Weighing and measuring raw materials.
- Wrap and strap pallets ready for dispatch.
Cnc Programmer
Mulcahy Engineering
Auckland
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Handled CNC programming as well as responsibilities in sales and estimating
- Programmed three TRUMPF lasers over three shifts running 24/7, including a state-of-the-art 12kW fibre laser alongside 5kW and kW to maximise production
- Gained experience in TRUMPF Tops Boost software and Epicor manufacturing software
- Implemented quality assessment forms and SOPs for customer needs and efficiency
- Liaised and collaborated with customers to achieve desired products and deadlines
- Ensured designs were within machine tolerance and budget
- Monitored steel and aluminium stock levels and placed weekly orders
- Maintained high housekeeping standards with 5S and ISO 9001 compliance
- Prioritised rework and resolved production line hold-ups
Tunneller
Ghella
Auckland
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Worked in the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) team, communicating with surface and tunnel/TBM teams and ensuring they had all fixtures to advance the wastewater tunnel
- Gained experience as a grout assistant and developed valuable skills of the segment feeder.
- Acquired experience working underground at heights and in confined spaces
- Assisted in extending services at the rear of the TBM machine, including the extension of rail tracks for the locomotive, and pipes for water, grout, and bentonite
- Installed and extended walkways and ventilation systems
- Contributed to continuous improvements and provided mechanical assistance
Service Crew/Grout Assistant
EWI-Zublin-Jager Joint Venture/Water Tunnel
Jerusalem, Israel
02.2018 - 09.2019
- Gained experience working on the surface assisting the workshop, followed by tunnel inductions and working at depths in the water tunnel
- Joined the grout team and gained experience in tunnel mining and grout cleaning
- Extended walkways and locomotive tracks to facilitate tunnel operations
- Unloaded deliveries into the tunnel and performed equipment cleaning and maintenance
Engineer/Draftsman/Sales
Ramage Sheetmetal
Napier, New Zealand
03.2014 - 02.2018
- Developed strong relationships with management, transitioning from running day and night shifts to taking control of small to medium projects
- Assisted with costing/quoting jobs and programmed two TRUMPF lasers and one punch
- Interpreted drawings and plans and communicated with customers on their needs
- Explored cost-cutting methods and constructed SOPs for shop floor employees
- Worked in the marine industry aiding the design, repair, and specification of boat projects
- Gained knowledge of new software packages such as Metalix and IPLaser
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, including new H&S procedures and quality assurance measures to meet ISO 9001 standards
- Assisted with running lasers and guillotines and performed regular cleaning/maintenance
Junior/Intermediate Engineer
Leeds Laser Cutting
Leeds, United Kingdom
07.2008 - 11.2013
- Studied for a diploma in Mechanical Engineering and worked four days a week/weekends
- Draw/programmed/maintained two CNC laser cutting machines and did safety checks
- Loaded/unloaded laser beds with a forklift and transitioned into a project engineer role
- Handled 2D CAD drawings, job estimates, and customer relations and gained experience on various projects, including in the aerospace industry
- Completed training on the use of overhead cranes for loading/unloading CNC laser beds
- Trained at the TRUMPF facility in Luton on TruTops programming software
- Refreshed and extended forklift licence to cover and operate 3.5-tonne hoists
- Cleaned and maintained equipment and machinery regularly
Education
Foundation Modern Apprenticeship Level 3 - Mechanical Engineering
Wakefield College
Wakefield01.2009
City and Guilds Foundation Modern Apprenticeship -
Leeds College of Technology
Leeds01.2006
BTEC Level 4 Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Skills
- CNC engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Mining
- Civil engineering
- Health and Safety regulations
- CNC programming
- Vast Microsoft experience
- TRUMPF lasers/Press brakes
- TRUMPF Tops Boost software
- Oseon
- Sigma Nest
- Epicor Software
- TruTops software
- Metalix
- IPLaser
- 2D drawing with 3D experience
- Autocad
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Pressure handling
- Employee training
- Deadline management
Personal Information
Hobbies: I am a keen runner, with over 10 half marathons completed, and I am currently aiming to complete a full marathon. I am a big believer in good health, where a healthy body equals a healthy mind, so I work out 3-4 times a week. I am also a keen footballer and snooker/pool player
References
Daniel Lincoln, General manager
Ramage Sheetmetal
021786132
Timeline
CNC Operator/CNC Programmer
Minecorp
01.2025 - 06.2025
Machine Operator
Primo Foods/JBS
09.2024 - 12.2024
Food Processing Assistant
Agency-HireStaff-Dri trik ingredients
07.2024 - 09.2024
Cnc Programmer
Mulcahy Engineering
06.2022 - 06.2024
Tunneller
Ghella
02.2020 - 04.2022
Service Crew/Grout Assistant
EWI-Zublin-Jager Joint Venture/Water Tunnel
02.2018 - 09.2019
Engineer/Draftsman/Sales
Ramage Sheetmetal
03.2014 - 02.2018
Junior/Intermediate Engineer
Leeds Laser Cutting
07.2008 - 11.2013
Foundation Modern Apprenticeship Level 3 - Mechanical Engineering
Wakefield College
City and Guilds Foundation Modern Apprenticeship -
Leeds College of Technology