Amanda King

• Phone: +61 412 345 678
• Email: amanda.king@email.com
• Location: Sydney, Australia
• LinkedIn: amanda-king-hmt

Summary

Six years of dedicated experience in operating, setting, and maintaining heat treatment equipment for diverse metal and plastic components, consistently achieving precise material properties and dimensional tolerances. Proven ability to interpret technical drawings, calibrate machinery, and troubleshoot process deviations to ensure optimal production quality and efficiency. Skilled in various heat treatment processes including annealing, tempering, carburizing, and nitriding, with a strong focus on safety protocols and quality control standards.

Experience

Senior Heat Treating Technician, Australian Metal Solutions -- Sydney, Australia

Mar 2020 – present

• Programmed and operated advanced vacuum furnaces and atmosphere-controlled ovens for a range of aerospace and automotive components, reducing defect rates by 15%.

• Led the setup and calibration of induction hardening systems, improving throughput by 10% while maintaining critical hardness specifications.

• Conducted daily inspections and preventative maintenance on heat treatment machinery, extending equipment lifespan and minimizing unscheduled downtime by 20%.

• Trained junior operators on safety procedures, equipment operation, and quality assurance checks, enhancing team proficiency and compliance.

Heat Treating Equipment Operator, Sydney Precision Heat Treat -- Sydney, Australia

Aug 2017 – Feb 2020

• Operated various heat treatment equipment, including batch furnaces and continuous lines, for steel and aluminum alloys, processing an average of 500 units daily.

• Monitored temperature cycles, gas mixtures, and quench parameters to achieve desired metallurgical properties, consistently meeting client specifications.

• Performed routine quality checks using Rockwell and Brinell hardness testers, ensuring product integrity before shipment.

• Maintained accurate production logs and reported any equipment malfunctions or process irregularities to supervisory staff.

Education

TAFE NSW - Ultimo Campus, Certificate IV in Certificate IV in Engineering (Fabrication Trade) -- Sydney, Australia

Feb 2015 – June 2017

Skills

Heat Treatment Processes: Annealing, Tempering, Carburizing, Nitriding, Induction Hardening, Quenching, Stress Relieving, Vacuum Heat Treatment, Brazing

Equipment Operation & Setup: Batch Furnaces, Continuous Furnaces, Induction Heaters, Vacuum Furnaces, Atmosphere-Controlled Furnaces, Quench Tanks, Pyrometers, Thermocouples

Quality Control & Testing: Rockwell Hardness Testing, Brinell Hardness Testing, Microhardness Testing, Metallographic Sample Preparation, Process Control, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) fundamentals

Technical Skills: Blueprint Reading, Process Monitoring, Equipment Calibration, Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Material Handling, PLC familiarity

Safety & Compliance: OH&S Regulations, Hazardous Material Handling, Lockout/Tagout Procedures, Emergency Response, PPE Usage