Mike Lazatin

Experienced industrial plant operator and labourer with an exemplary safety record in high-risk environments. Highly skilled in machinery operations, continuous plant monitoring, rigorous pre-start inspections, hazard identification, and mechanical maintenance support. Holds a NSW Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver Licence, LF Forklift High Risk Work Licence, and business-critical safety competencies.

Fully prepared for physically demanding 12-hour day/night shift rosters, remote-site conditions, and immediate FIFO / DIDO deployment to Western Australia or Queensland without requiring relocation assistance.

Overhead Crane / Plant Machine Operator & Labourer - Heavy Industrial Manufacturing Industry - Sydney, NSW

(2011-01)

• Plant & Equipment Operation: Safely operate overhead gantry cranes, high-tonnage forklifts, and complex manufacturing plant within high-risk, high-activity industrial zones.
• Pre-Start Inspections: Complete mandatory daily pre-start checks and safety checklists, successfully identifying and reporting equipment faults to mitigate operational risks.
• Equipment Monitoring: Run and monitor automated machinery systems, quickly recognising abnormal conditions to maintain both optimal safety and production targets.
• Trade Assistance: Actively support maintenance fitters and technicians during plant shutdowns, routine servicing, mechanical repairs, and preventative maintenance campaigns.
• Safety Compliance: Lead and participate in daily toolbox talks, Take 5 risk assessments, and hazard identification processes in absolute compliance with site Safe Work Procedures.
• Physical Operations: Execute heavy manual handling, precise material movements, and general laboring duties safely within a highly demanding environment.

Club / Wedding / Event DJ - Out Entertainment Agency - Sydney, NSW

(2015-01)

• Manage end-to-end event logistics including complex audio/visual equipment transport, technical safe setup, live troubleshooting, and rapid pack-downs.
• Demonstrate extreme reliability, time management, and manual handling coordination during fast-paced weekend events.

Bachelor of Science - Maritime Technology - Jose C. Feliciano College (2004-01 - 2005-12)