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Supporting the site through the development and creation of quality systems and processes.Providing guidance and support to all teams on site to ensure compliance.Providing technical knowledge and interpreting technical information and standards to people at all levels so that they are informed, and key organisational learning and development can take place.

Maryborough, Queensland, Australia

Leader of a team that operates a newly established advanced engineered wood product processing line. Duties include motivating and empowering a team of process operators to create a culture of safety and quality while reaching production targets, setting up new long term processes to achieve goals efficiently and effectively, training operators to be better problem solvers with in-depth understanding of their roles, providing operators with the tools they need to do their job, providing… Show more Leader of a team that operates a newly established advanced engineered wood product processing line. Duties include motivating and empowering a team of process operators to create a culture of safety and quality while reaching production targets, setting up new long term processes to achieve goals efficiently and effectively, training operators to be better problem solvers with in-depth understanding of their roles, providing operators with the tools they need to do their job, providing advanced technical problem solving using in-depth knowledge on big issues when they arise and working with the safety team to implement a strong message of safety in the workplace. Show less

Maryborough, Queensland, Australia

Part of the research and development team, testing and advising operations on technical issues and possible solutions to problems. Perform laboratory work and experimentation using technical equipment to find solutions and innovations. Understand, interpret and apply Australian standards to timber manufacturing and testing practices. In-depth knowledge of PUR glue and it’s applications in the structural timber space. Jobs also include setting up a new testing facility, report writing… Show more Part of the research and development team, testing and advising operations on technical issues and possible solutions to problems. Perform laboratory work and experimentation using technical equipment to find solutions and innovations. Understand, interpret and apply Australian standards to timber manufacturing and testing practices. In-depth knowledge of PUR glue and it’s applications in the structural timber space. Jobs also include setting up a new testing facility, report writing, statistical analysis of data, creating and submitting capital expenditure forms, organising logistics, writing procedures for new equipment and processes, planning workloads and communicating effectively with the production team. Show less

Tuan Mill

3 year technical and management type cadetship, moving between multiple sites, working on company projects and learning in-depth information about timber milling and engineering processes and practices. I started a company sponsored Bachelor of Business with a focus on Human Resource Management, Management and Leadership and Business Administration. Throughout the cadetship I grew my knowledge in specific areas by participating in courses such as a Wood Science course and a Statistical Process… Show more 3 year technical and management type cadetship, moving between multiple sites, working on company projects and learning in-depth information about timber milling and engineering processes and practices. I started a company sponsored Bachelor of Business with a focus on Human Resource Management, Management and Leadership and Business Administration. Throughout the cadetship I grew my knowledge in specific areas by participating in courses such as a Wood Science course and a Statistical Process Control course which compliments and enhances my experience. Show less

Tuan Mill

Dry mill shift Coordinator 2IC position, leading a team of 15 people to meet production goals and stringent safety rules. Jobs included keeping the team positive and aligned with production goals, reinforcing safety culture and messages, helping others to problem solve issues with machines, training and organising training for team members, stocktaking and ordering PPE and consumables, communicating with other areas to ensure company goals are met, taking responsibility for the shift when… Show more Dry mill shift Coordinator 2IC position, leading a team of 15 people to meet production goals and stringent safety rules. Jobs included keeping the team positive and aligned with production goals, reinforcing safety culture and messages, helping others to problem solve issues with machines, training and organising training for team members, stocktaking and ordering PPE and consumables, communicating with other areas to ensure company goals are met, taking responsibility for the shift when Coordinator was away, representing the Dry mill area in leadership meetings and reporting on area performance. Show less

Process operator, working on a fast paced, high volume planer line, located in the Dry Mill side of a timber mill. Jobs included, visually grading timber, stacking timber with a stacking machine, stacking timber by hand, operating a complex automatic strapping machine, performing preventative maintenance on equipment and machines.

Australia

Completed a Moulding ApprenticeshipCertificate III in Engineering and Fabrication (Casting and Moulding)Jobs included reading, interpreting and following technical drawings to create moulds with effective feeder systems, training apprentices, working autonomously on day, afternoon and night shifts, following very strict safety rules, learning good metallurgical practices and leading jobs.