Michael Bashford Email & Phone Number

Wodonga, Victoria, Australia

Quality Assurance Manager, responsible for overseeing compliance and quality across all projects at JC Butko Engineering. I ensure adherence to industry standards, ISO 9001 certification, and NSW/VIC government guidelines. I lead quality inspections, resolve production issues, and develop technical solutions. My role includes managing welder qualifications, coordinating NDT and other testing, and maintaining quality documentation. I collaborate with management to improve systems, manage audits, and support the team’s professional development. Additionally, I assist with procurement and contribute to strategic management, ensuring the continuous enhancement of company procedures and culture.

Wodonga, Victoria, Australia

Oversee all aspects of the business. Managing day-to-day operations, handling customer inquiries and invoicing, supervising staff, and performing skilled locksmithing tasks such as coding keys, gaining entry to safes, cars, or buildings, and custom fitting applications. My role is crucial in ensuring the smooth running of the business and delivering high-quality service to our customers.

New South Wales, Australia

Quality Control, Inventory Management, Project Coordination and Data Entry

Albury, New South Wales, Australia

Competent extrusion machine operatorFreight loading/unloading, forklift, and crane operations.Working knowledge of OH&S and lean manufacturing methodologyPreventative machine maintenance.Capable of working a 24/7 shift work roster.Monitor the quality of the product and data recording of results.

Australia

Evaluate business operations and strategies.Evaluate the quality of company marketing. Establish marketing strategies, tactics, and research. Development and merchandising options for sales. Custom build and management of websites, social media, and marketing for clientele.Creating relationships. client-driven, Affiliate marketing. Online store, hardware and device management and repairs

Devonport, Tasmania, Australia

Held complete responsibility for all company processes, including all staff management, staff training and apprenticeships, administration, and engineering services.Covering all automotive, domestic, commercial, and industrial solutions. Expanded to alsospecialising in CCTV, access control, security, and intercom systems.Operated collaboratively with:North-East Mobile Locksmiths WodongaTNH SolarEssers Building & ConstructionDMS EnergyAmbit Mechanical

Devonport, Tasmania, Australia

Experienced with in-store sales, customer service and installation: Thread recognition, tool and line flaring, hydraulic hose crimping and manufacturing, and parts interpretation.Company trade Locksmith post apprenticeship.Stock control and inventory management

Albury, New South Wales, Australia

CNC programming and machining.Ultrasound testing and inspections, troubleshooting.Quality Control testing and calibrations.Crane and forklift operations. Product fault finding and technical drawing submissions for internal defects. Ultrasound machinery calibrations.Gel coupling manufacturing and preparation. Manufacturing plate calibrating equipment. Tensile machining, preparations, and testing.Hardness testing and calibrations.Crack and mag particle testing.Industrial band saw operations. Competent in multiple departments.Machine large products in the lathe work area to increase company KPIs.Maintenance department work.Progressed to 2nd-year Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Graduate Diploma In Management, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Activities and Societies: Marketing for Managers Economics for Managers Business Research Methods Business Decision-Making.

Graduate Certificate In Business, Accounting And Business/Management

Activities and Societies: Leading Managing and Developing People Managing Financial Resources Managing Operational Improvement Managing.

Certificate 4, Project Management - Building And Construction, Hd

Activities and Societies: Conduct site surveys and apply relevant building codes to the building and construction workplace Interpret.

Master Locksmith, Engineering Technology, General, Certificate 3 Trade Certificate

Activities and Societies: Skilled locksmiths have a variety of in-demand skills from lock picking to programming digital security systems..

Ultrasonic Inspections Level 2, Non Destructive Testing, Level 2 Bachelors

Activities and Societies: General Engineering Corrosion Detection and Mapping Welds, Castings Forgings Nodes/Nozzles Conveyor Belt.

Electronic Technology, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician, Certificate 2

Activities and Societies: Build and test basic electronic circuits Conduct quality and functional tests on assembled electronic apparatus.

Completed Higher School Certificate, Physics, Chemistry, 3 Unit Maths, English, Art, Electronics, Metal & Wood Work