Warren Nelson

Field Service Technician · CNC Specialist · Automation Engineer

✉️ warren@wfdnelson.comPerth, Western Australia

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Profile

Engineering professional with 10+ years of hands-on CNC experience, a background in small business ownership, and a current role in industrial field service. I combine mechanical discipline with software capability — building automation systems, Python tools, and AI-driven workflows alongside my day job. Currently studying an Associate Degree in Engineering at UniSA while stacking industry certifications. I work at the intersection of machines, code, and problem-solving.

Experience

Field Service Technician

LVD (Machinery Tools)

2024 – PresentFull-time

›On-site service and commissioning of LVD industrial press brakes and laser cutting systems
›Client-facing technical support across manufacturing and fabrication industries
›Fault diagnosis, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance
›Technical documentation and handover support for new installations

CNC Machine Builder

CNC Manufacturer (Small-scale)

~1 year priorFull-time

›Built CNC machines from mechanical assembly through to wiring and commissioning
›Motion control setup, axis calibration, and spindle integration
›Deepened understanding of machine architecture from the ground up

CNC Operator & Programmer

Various Shops

Multiple yearsFull-time / Contract

›Operated CNC mills, laser engravers, and routing machines across multiple workplaces
›Wrote CAM toolpaths, set up fixturing, and ran production parts
›Self-taught on a 30-year-old machine using Google and YouTube — pre-AI era

Owner & Operator

Tattoo Studio

PriorBusiness Owner

›Bought into and ran a tattoo studio — staff management, bookings, client experience
›Self-managed all SEO, blog content, and digital marketing with measurable growth in reviews and bookings
›Full business operations: accounting, procurement, supplier relations

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering

UniSA (University of South Australia)

Ongoing

Formalising years of practical engineering experience with academic rigour

External Certifications

Various Providers

Ongoing

Stacking industry-relevant certs alongside the degree to build a well-rounded credential stack

Skills

⚙️ Mechanical & Manufacturing

CNC Operation & Programming (10+ years)CAD / CAM — Fusion 360, 2D & 3DPress Brake Operation & ToolingLaser Cutting & EngravingMachine Building & CommissioningFabrication, Fitting & Assembly

💻 Software & Code

Python — scripting, data pipelines, automationNext.js / React — full-stack web developmentSQLite — database design and queryingAPI development (REST)AI Agent Systems & Automation FrameworksDiscord Bot development (discord.py)

📊 Analytics & Tooling

Data analytics — pandas, NumPyStreamlit dashboardsSEO, Google Analytics, AdSenseTechnical documentation & SOPsGit version control

🤝 Business & Communication

Client-facing field serviceSmall business managementProject scoping & deliveryTechnical writing & training materialsDigital marketing & content strategy

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