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THOMAS SAGE

Sydney, South Coogee,New South Wales

Summary

Mechanical Engineer seeking full-time opportunity.

Organised and dependable with 10 years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.

Diligent and analytical with keen eye for precision and quality. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and excellent teamwork skills. Ready to drive consistent and reliable results in new role.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Roofing labourer

JE TRADES
Sydney, Australia, New South Wales
11.2023 - Current
  • Fixed leaks, replaced tiles and carried out general roof maintenance enhancing property value.
  • Coordinated and managed the installation of flashing and waterproofing according to design specifications to achieve maximum customer satisfaction.
  • Applied sealing compounds for waterproofing and insulation needs.
  • Implemented effective waterproofing solutions, preventing water leakage issues in buildings.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding and filling.

Carpentry assistant

Cavier Carpentry
Sydney Australia, New South Wales
07.2022 - 11.2023
  • Completed assembly of wooden structures ahead of schedule, enhancing project efficiency.
  • Restored damaged wooden structures, improving both aesthetics and functionality.
  • Executed intricate woodworking tasks using hand tools with skill.
  • Applied finishes to wooden surfaces, elevating product visual appeal.
  • Operated power tools precisely for accurate woodwork.
  • Conducted minor carpentry repairs prior to decoration tasks, ensuring seamless outcomes.

CNC Milling Machine Operator

AVPE SYSTEMS LIMITED
Bitton, South Gloucestershire
03.2021 - 04.2022
  • Measured components against Aerospace & Defense Customer drawings and specifications, providing additional technical documentation.
  • Controlled manual and CNC machines such as Doosan 5 Axis and 3 Axis, creating high-quality Aerospace & Defense components.
  • Demonstrated outstanding accuracy and efficiency in Doosan Machines programming, setting and operating.
  • Used work instructions and measuring tools to check specifications of finished items.
  • Set machine stops and guides to proper alignment and adjusted when needed to maintain consistent production time and quality.
  • Reviewed work instructions and schedules to coordinate machine operation and production schedules.
  • Monitored machine settings and adjusted to correct malfunctions or errors.
  • Arranged and secured materials in chucks, fixtures, or automatic feeding mechanisms.
  • Enhanced cuts made by CNC machinery through accurate equipment setup, tool positioning and production monitoring, stepping in quickly to make proactive adjustments and keep production on targets.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of finished work to assess quality and conformance with production specifications, documented measurements, graded products and removed defective pieces from line.
  • Removed work pieces from machines and checked for conformity with specifications using measuring instruments such as microscopes, calipers and micrometers.
  • Updated daily logs and discussed activities such as output, materials usage, and equipment concerns to address and resolve problems affecting production.
  • Moved controls to properly position tools and work pieces, set specific feeds and determine cut depths for optimal operations.

CNC Milling Machine Operator

Redcliffe Precision Limited
Bristol, BST
01.2016 - 02.2021
  • Interpreted Aerospace and Defence blueprints and drawings, ensuring quality product needs were consistently met.
  • Used expertise in NX/CATIA software to safely and effectively control DOOSAN 5 Axis machinery.
  • Operated Doosan 3, 4 & 5 Axis equipment ensuring meticulous attention to precision and accuracy.
  • Supervised and adjusted machinery when necessary, reducing downtime.
  • Arranged and secured materials in chucks, fixtures, or automatic feeding mechanisms.
  • Used work instructions and measuring tools to check specifications of finished items.
  • Reviewed work instructions and schedules to coordinate machine operation and production schedules.
  • MRP System MIE Trak: Material Requirement Planning.

Education

GCSE -

St Brendan's Sixth Form College
Bristol, BST
06.2015

GCSE -

St Katherine's School
Bristol, BST
09.2014

NVQ Level 3 - Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (CNC Machining)

City of Bristol College
Bristol, BST
09.2019

Skills

  • Manufacturing process controls
  • Technical problem-solving
  • CAD
  • Process improvement
  • CATIA V5
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Product development
  • Works well in diverse team environment
  • Prototyping
  • Multidisciplinary exposure
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Bill of Material (BOM)
  • Risk assessment
  • Production line control
  • Machining
  • Materials, platings and finishes
  • Flashings and trims application
  • Slate and tiling
  • Site maintenance
  • Roofing repairs
  • Health and Safety
  • Measuring and cutting materials
  • Flashing installation

Timeline

Roofing labourer

JE TRADES
11.2023 - Current

Carpentry assistant

Cavier Carpentry
07.2022 - 11.2023

CNC Milling Machine Operator

AVPE SYSTEMS LIMITED
03.2021 - 04.2022

CNC Milling Machine Operator

Redcliffe Precision Limited
01.2016 - 02.2021

GCSE -

St Brendan's Sixth Form College

GCSE -

St Katherine's School

NVQ Level 3 - Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (CNC Machining)

City of Bristol College
THOMAS SAGE