Michael Buckley

Michael Buckley

CNC Machinist

Followers of Michael Buckley53 followers
location of Michael BuckleyAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Connect with Michael Buckley to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Michael Buckley to Send Message

Connect
  • Timeline

  • About me

    Experienced Mechanical Engineer with a passion and mind for continuous improvement and streamlining

  • Education

    • Manukau Institute of Technology

      2015 - 2019
      New Zealand Diploma Business (Level 6)

      Part-time study while working full time

    • Avondale College

      1985 - 1988
      School Certificate - NCEA Level 1 replaced School Certificate in 2002

      Activities and Societies: Rugby League, Motor cross Secondary school

    • Auckland University of Technology

      1988 - 1991
      Trade Certificate Fitter and Turner Engineer
  • Experience

    • Buckley Systems Ltd

      Jan 1988 - Jan 1999
      CNC Machinist

      CNC MachiningCompleted Engineering Apprenticeship

    • Precision Components

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2001
      CNC Machinist

      CNC Machining

    • Rapid Engineering

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2007
      Owner Operator

      Manufactured press tools for aluminium joinery for windows and doorsCNC machining for BSLSignwritingBuilding Customer and Supplier RelationshipsInventory ManagementDelivery of product – excellent knowledge of Auckland areas

    • BK Contractors

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
      Builder Foreman

      Managed team of four. Investigation and repair of leaky homes, compliant to Government standards. General building, extensions and maintenance

    • Buckley Systems Ltd

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2020
      Manufacturing Coordinator

      Held various roles during my time at BSL, including: Neutron Therapeutics (NT) Manufacturing CoordinatorManufacturing Process Improvement SpecialistRotation within each of the following departments - Quality Control / Assurance, Purchasing; quoting, accounts, Assembly; spray painting, welding, Stock management; inwards/outwards goods & deliveriesNight Shift SupervisorTeam Manager of IG6 (one of the larger magnets that BSL manufactures)

    • Mason's Limited

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2019
      Repair and maintenance engineering

      Carried out part time contractor weekend repair & maintenance work at Van Den Brink Poultry

    • ZX Corporation Ltd

      Feb 2020 - Jun 2020
      Workshop Supervisor - Hydraulic Engineering

      Ensure smooth and efficient workshop processes and production schedules.Optimising machining processes.Problem solving & streamlining efficiencies

    • Tin Men

      Jul 2020 - Feb 2021
      Project Team Leader

      Demolition project deadline work across NZ, organisation of the onsite team, problem solving, maximising efficienciesPlasma & gas cutting, H&S compliant

    • Team Orange Limited

      Feb 2021 - Nov 2021
      Maintenance Engineering Services

      Provided essential maintenance engineering services for Sanford and Sons

    • Tech Trade Recruitment

      Nov 2021 - Sept 2022
      Mechanical & maintenance fitter & engineering

      Project Contractor:Visy Plastics – Maintenance FitterMcConnell Dowell Constructors Ltd – Mechanical FitterContinental Engineering / Kerry Ingredients – Maintenance FitterModular Conveyors Ltd – Mechanical & maintenance fitter & engineeringNZ Starch – Maintenance fitter / shutdown duties

    • Buckley Systems Ltd

      Sept 2022 - now
      Cryers Road Site Supervisor
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Forkhoist - OSH Cert

      ASWEFA
      May 2018
    • Trade Certificate Engineering

      Auckland University of Technology
      Jan 1991
    • New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 6)

      Manukau Institute of Technology
      Mar 2019
    • Crane - Overhead Gantry

      Safety 'n Action
      Aug 2019