Fraser Engineering

Work Responsibilities

Fraser Engineering manufactures firefighting equipment for New Zealand and Australian

fire departments. During my time at Fraser, I started as a CNC Mill Setter, which

involved precision engineering and an in-depth knowledge of metal properties. I then

became a Production Team Leader, which involved scheduling jobs through the sheet

metal section of the plant.

Light Fire Rescue Vehicle

Mazak VTC 200

I worked on a range of mill and lathe machines in my time at Fraser's

Medium Fire Rescue Vehicle

Light Fire Rescue Vehicle

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CNC Mill Setter

I worked on the factory floor learning how to set, program and operate industrial CNC machines. This experience allowed me to gain in-depth knowledge as to how metal products are manufactured; which opened my eyes to how important it is to consider the manufacturing techniques when designing a product.

Images are sourced from http://www.fraser.org.nz/

Hosereel and BA Seat

Amada Laser Cutter

Welding

Hosereel and BA Seat

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Sheet Metal Production Team Leader

In this position I was in charge of scheduling the various parts for the truck and ensuring they were completed on time. This involved having a comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing techniques involved in each product.

Most products followed the construction path seen below, which are simplified steps of the major processes that I helped manage.

1. Laser cut

2. Folded on the press brake

3. Welded together

4. Components assembled as seen in the rendering of a Hosereel and BA Seat