CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS:
NAME: Matthew CHALMERS
(Preferred Name : MATT)
ADDRESS: ** ******** ****
WARBURTON VIC 3799
TELEPHONE: 041*-***-*** (m)
E-MAIL: w1w7ce@r.postjobfree.com
HEALTH: Excellent/Non Smoker
LICENCES/TICKETS: Victorian Driver Licence/Own Reliable Vehicle
Forklift Licence / Elevated Work Platform
COMPUTER SKILLS:
• Microsoft Office Suite
• CAD / Allen Bradley / Omron
• ABB Robot Studio / Key Creator
TRAINING CERTIFICATES:
CAD – AutoCAD & Key Creator
Fluid Power / Pneumatics
PLC – Allen Bradley & Ormon
Intellution Scada Systems
Nordson Hot Melt Systems
ABB Robotics
Welding
TERTIARY EDUCATION / FURTHER EDUCATION:
2005 Advanced Diploma in Engineering Technology
NMIT – Preston, VIC
1994 Trade Fitter / Machinist-Fibre Makers
DuPont – Bayswater, VIC
SECONDARY EDUCATION:
1989 Year 11 – V.C.E.
Box Hill Technical College – Box Hill, VIC
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a long-term position that will utilise my experience and knowledge. I am able to balance a “hands on” approach in working with people and use my organisational abilities to manage and accomplish company goals and objectives. I have excellent leadership skills and manage group dynamics to create a safe and productive working environment.
To obtain a responsible and satisfying career whilst applying my knowledge and experience in a position requiring high level of performance and commitment, offering opportunities for growth in a fast paced, multi-skilled work environment.
Apply knowledge and skills acquired through academic studies and work experience in a challenging and rewarding position within a progressive organisation. Continue to expand knowledge and skills with additional studies, training and on-job experience in view of attaining a satisfying career.
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MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE : PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
Career Summary:
• To undertake research and development projects
• Extensive experience within a Project Engineering, R&D Engineering & Consulting capacity
• Maintain, repair and modify machinery within the automation and packaging industries
• Undertake project management
• Design and build various types of machinery
• Scada & HMI control systems
• 3D & 2D designs
• Robot programming
Specific Skills & Attributes:
• Qualified Fitter & Machinist Special Class Fitter C6
• System integration and application automation
• Introducing maintenance schedules and preventative systems
• Programming ABB Robot cells
• Vast knowledge of electrical control systems
• Conversing with all levels of management in various organisations
• Managing a team of tradesmen in a workshop environment
• Advanced Diploma in Engineering Technology
• PLC Programming
• Key creator & AutoCAD
• Managing a team of tradesmen on site for installations
• Designs of all types of machines
Company Summary:
• Involved with various aspects of high speed packaging and food processing machinery
• Consulting and Redesigning Machinery
Visy Automation
Carter Holt Harvey (Australia & New Zealand)
Amcor
Trutaste Nuts
Integrated Machinery (Globally)
Yarra Yering Winery
White Rabbit Brewery
Dominique Portet Winery
Battunga Orchards
Kubota Tractors
Coca Cola Amatil
P & N Beverages
National Foods
Colorpack
Goodman Fielder
Laionica Chicken
Cargill Beef
Swift Meats
Visy Board (Australia & New Zealand)
Nestle
Kiwi Dairies
Tatura Milk
Schweppes
McCain
Heinz
SPC
Cadbury (Tasmania & Scoresby)
Aussie Lamb
Southern Meats
Dimmeys
Batlow Apples
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MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE : PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE:
Directly continued from previous page:
Yalumba Wines
JT Johnson Hay Processors
SP Hay
Balco
PMP Print
Upm kymmene Paper China
April Paper China
Motorola China
Betta Foods
Adelaide Brighten Cement
Boral
Nubrick
Orlando Wines
Seppelt Wines
Australian Paper Mills
DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES:
General Skills:
• Excellent public relations and customer service skills
• Leadership skills and qualities
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Logical, precise and thorough, with good analytical skills
• Meticulous research skills with attention to detail
Attitude & Attributes:
• A high degree of self-motivation
• A mature and responsible approach
• Capacity to show initiative and apply new concepts
• Creative and innovative approach to situations
• Critical thinking, resourceful and innovative
• Bright personality, well presented and enthusiastic
Organisational & Administrative Skills:
• Ability to analyse, assess and review action to achieve desired results
• A methodical and organised approach
• Ability to operate effectively as a team member and work with minimum direction
EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY:
Feb 2012 – Present AUSTRAK
Port Hedland, WA
FIFO
Position: Mechanical and process improvement engineer
Key Responsibilities:
• Supervise and improve production processes
• Implement procedures to improve production and reduce downtime
• Reducing downtime and increasing productivity
• Introducing preventative maintenance procedures and records
• Managing design a quotes for new equipment
• Managing weekend shutdowns
Key Achievements:
• Reducing downtime and maintenance costs for Austrak
• Improving quality of product and procedures to produce this result
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EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY (cont’d):
• Introducing system to record machine faults and reliability
• Creating better communication between all areas of the business to improve moral and productivity
Aug 2011 – Feb 2012 CSF ROBOTICS
Notting hill, VIC
Position: Robotics Engineer/Project Engineer
Key Responsibilities:
• Project management of installation of new Robotic Systems & Turn Key Projects
• Customer and supplier communication to maintain machinery delivery on time
• Achieving required outcome to customers expectations
• Programming PLC’s & HMI’s
• Commissioning new systems
• Programming ABB robotic systems
Key Achievements:
• Installation and commissioning of assembly cell for Nissan electric vehicle (leaf car) components
• Installation and commissioning of nissan accessory robot cells (navara sports bar and towbars)
• Installation and commissioning of multi move robot stack system for J & C threading
• Meeting customer expectations and receiving excellent feedback
Customers including, Nissan castings plant, J & C threading purling plant, Trimotive
Jan 2009 – Aug 2011 MATTECH ENGINEERING SERVICES
Warburton, VIC
Position: Mechanical Engineer
Project Engineer
Consultant
Key Responsibilities:
• Installation and commissioning of new machinery including, ABB Robotic Systems, Visy, Boix & SWF Carton Erectors, Tray Forming Machines & Turn Key Projects
• Customer and supplier communication to maintain machinery and introduce preventative maintenance programs
• Increasing productivity for customers
• Improving production and reducing downtime for customers
• Designing complete turnkey systems
• New system proposals and quotes
• Designing new tooling for new products on existing machines
• Programming PLC’s, HMI’s & Robots
Key Achievements:
• Offering packaging and engineering solutions for customers
• Improving and designing new and existing systems and machinery for customers to meet their goals and requirements
• Managing large and small scale projects for large and small companies
• Consulting on machines and production improvements
• Automation upgrades to improve production
• Commissioning turnkey projects for customers
• Reducing product waste from 35% to 3% for Amcor at Bropack situated in Silvan
Jul 2007 – Jan 2009 VISY AUTOMATION
Campbellfield, VIC
Position: Service Technical / Project Management / Sales Consultant
Key Responsibilities:
• Installation of new machinery including, ABB Robotic Systems, Visy, Boix & SWF Carton Erectors, Tray Forming Machines & Turn Key Projects
• Customer and supplier communication to maintain machinery and introduce preventative maintenance programs
• Reducing downtime and increasing productivity for customers
• Programming PLC’s & HMI’s
• Commissioning new systems
• Programming ABB robotic systems
Key Achievements:
• Reducing downtime and maintenance costs for Laionica Chicken
• Reduced Laionica Chicken’s maintenance costs by 70% by modifying and improving machinery
• Meeting customer expectations and receiving excellent feedback
• Customers including, Cargill Beef, Coca Cola Amatil, Aussie Lamb, P&N Beverages & National Foods
Feb 1995 – Jul 2007 INTEGRATED MACHINERY
Reservoir, VIC
Position: Engineering Technical / Research & Development Engineer
Key Responsibilities:
• Installation and maintenance of packaging equipment and turnkey systems
• National & International to undertake machine installations
• Undertake research and development projects from concept to prototype
• Design work and develop new machines
Key Achievements:
• 13 months working in China installing pallet wrappers and conveyor systems for UPMM Kimne Paper Mill situated in Changshu (worlds largest paper mill) and in Suzhou
• Overseeing and organising large installations planning labour and required equipment
• Conversing with customers
• Managing research and development department
• Reporting directly to General Manager & CEO
• Developing concepts into prototypes and machines into production
• Developed semi-automatic stretch wrapping machine - using %85 Australian components
Oct 1994 – Jan 1995 E.P. DRAFFIN
Bayswater, VIC
Position: Maintenance Fitter / Toolmaker
Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for maintenance and tool room
• Supervision of 1 Apprentice
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PROFESSIONAL REFEREES:
1. Mr. Joe Galea
Production Manager
Integrated Machinery
Reservoir VIC
Tel: (03) 9495 4700 (w)
2. Mr. Joe Vella
Service Manager
AMCOR
Brooklyn VIC
Tel: (03) 9247 4595 (w)
3. Mr. Grant Crackett
Operations Manager
Visy Automation
Tel: 041*-***-*** (m)