Brian Hastwell
Adelaide
Summary
Precision-driven Machine Setup Operator known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in equipment calibration, maintenance protocols, and safety compliance to ensure optimal machine performance. Demonstrates strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities to excel in fast-paced environments.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Setter/Senior Production Operator
Korvest Ltd
05.2010 - 10.2023
- MACHINE SETTER.
- DUTIES undertaken include
- Setting Metal presses of different tonnages.
Trainee Injection Moulding Setter/ Operator
Schneider electric Australia
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Setting Cropping machines.
- Setting Folding machines, hand bench folders.
- Setting of Drill presses.
- Setting Rolling machines.
- Setting Large metal bench saws.
- Setting Skilled production assembling areas.
- Change over of interchangeable Dies and tools.
- Reading of drawings.
- Use of various hand and pneumatic air tools.
- Use of calipers,and other measuring devices.
- Use of in house computer systems.
- Basic troubleshooting and maintenance of machines and Dies.
- SENIOR PRODUCTION PROCESS OPERATOR.
- Duties undertaken include
- Running of all of the machines as above.
- Reading of drawings.
- Inspection of parts.
- Use of calipers and other measuring devices.
- Use of various air and hand tools.
- Skilled assembly production of parts.
- Use of different adhesive products.
- Use of correct packaging.
- Use of in house computer systems.
- Correct use and knowledge of PPE and OHS practices.
- Keeping up good housekeeping practices.
- TRAINEE INJECTION MOLDING SETTER/OPERATOR.
- Duties undertaken include
- Training to set up injection Moulding machines.
- Operation of injection Moulding machines.
- Inspection of moulded components.
- Assembly of plastic components.
- Correct packaging of plastic components.
- Basic maintenance and troubleshooting of machines and Dies.
- Correct Reading drawings.
- Interchanging setting up of dies.
- Use of calipers and other measuring devices.
- Use of hand tools and pneumatic air tools.
- Correct use of PPE and OHS practices.
Machine Setter/Assembly Production Operator
Clipsal Australia
03.1986 - 12.2008
- Note, I'm currently looking for a low noise work place.
- Continuing of good housekeeping practices.
- MACHINE SETTER.
- Duties undertaken
- Setting different tonnage metal presses.
- Setting multi turret punching machines.
- Setting spot welders.
- Setting folding machines.
- Setting stud welders.
- Setting cropping machines.
- Setting break presses.
- Setting drill presses.
- Setting guillotines.
- Setting fly presses.
- Setting up Skilled production assembling areas.
- Interchanging Dies set ups and tools.
- Basic troubleshooting and maintenance on machines,dies and tools.
- Reading drawings.
- Use of calipers and other measuring devices.
- Use of in house computer systems.
- The correct use of PPE and OHS knowledge.
- PRODUCTION PROCESS OPERATOR.
- Duties undertaken include.
- Running of all machines above.
- Reading of drawings.
- Inspection of parts.
- Use of calipers and other measuring devices.
- Use of various hand and pneumatic air tools.
- Assembling of components to correct specifications.
- In house use of computer systems.
- Correct packaging of components.
- Correct use of PPE and OHS practices.
- Keeping up good housekeeping practices.
Education
Certificate 2 - Injection Moulding
TAFE SA
SA03.2008
Certificate 3 - Production Engineering
TAFE SA
SA04.2003
Certificate 4 - Production Manufacturing
Tafe SA
Regency Park, SA02.1993
Year 11 -
Nailsworth High School
Adelaide/ Enfield12.1983
Skills
- Machine setup
- Metal press operation
- Die interchange
- Production assembly
- Machine troubleshooting
- Quality inspection
Previous Employer Contacts
- Mathew Smith, Operations Manager, Schneider Electric, Gepps Cross, SA, 137328
- Kati Iannella, HR Manager, Korvest Ltd, Kilburn, SA, 0883604500
Activities
- I enjoy playing tennis socially.
- I enjoy walking to stay fit.
- I enjoy travelling especially to military museums.
- I enjoy going to airshows.
- I enjoy gaming.
- I enjoy eating quality food and drink.
- I enjoy going to the football, AFL.
Timeline
Machine Setter/Senior Production Operator
Korvest Ltd
05.2010 - 10.2023
Trainee Injection Moulding Setter/ Operator
Schneider electric Australia
01.2009 - 03.2010
Machine Setter/Assembly Production Operator
Clipsal Australia
03.1986 - 12.2008
Certificate 2 - Injection Moulding
TAFE SA
Certificate 3 - Production Engineering
TAFE SA
Certificate 4 - Production Manufacturing
Tafe SA
Year 11 -
Nailsworth High School
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