Arno Hendrikse

Motivated, reliable, and practically skilled individual with strong hands-on experience in agriculture, livestock handling, factory production, and industrial maintenance. Possesses solid technical knowledge of mechanical systems, electric motors, gearboxes, augers, and production machinery. Experienced in fault finding, preventative maintenance, and basic parts identification and replacement.

Able to work well under pressure, follow instructions accurately, and communicate effectively with colleagues and customers. Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn and develop within a technical environment.

Maintenance Assistant at Telwiedre Voere (2024-12 – Present)

• Works alongside a qualified maintenance technician in an industrial feed production environment.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on mixers, pellet machines, augers, electric motors, and gearboxes.
• Works with ZEW electric motors and associated mechanical components.
• Replaces bearings, motors, and mechanical components as required.
• Conducts basic electrical and mechanical fault finding on production equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
• Uses hand and power tools including spanners, sockets, and welding equipment.
• Assists in maintaining equipment reliability and improving operational efficiency.

Factory Pellet Operator at Telwiedre Voere (2022-01 – 2024-11)

• Operated a BUHLER pellet machine in an animal feed manufacturing facility.
• Started, stopped, and adjusted machine settings to meet production and quality requirements.
• Monitored production processes and product quality throughout manufacturing.
• Performed quality control checks and visual inspections of finished products.
• Identified and reported equipment faults, process deviations, and quality issues.
• Carried out cleaning and housekeeping of machinery and production areas.
• Complied with all workplace safety procedures and used personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Worked in a shift-based production environment and as part of a production team.

Farm Worker at Wentzel Farming Enterprise (2020-12 – 2021-10)

• Worked independently with cattle and sheep in a farming environment.
• Handled livestock including kraal work, restraining, counting, and general animal handling.
• Administered livestock medication according to prescribed dosages and safety requirements.
• Performed cattle branding and sheep tail docking.
• Maintained basic records of treated animals.
• Worked with animal health products and chemicals, ensuring correct and safe usage.
• Ensured compliance with animal welfare standards and biosecurity practices.

High School Diploma – Heilbron High School (2020)