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Summary

An experienced professional within the motor industry with involvement in both production and driving positions carrying out deliveries of critical stock without damage and with the upmost of care.  A capable machine operator with a proven adaptability with changing skill set from qualified painter and decorator to current position of Autoclave Operator. 28 years of operating and monitoring machinery in a manufacturing setting. Proficient at determining faults and conducting repairs. Enjoying challenging briefs and whilst creating new programmes as per my specialty, i was able to work to an excellent standard under considerable pressure whilst using communication skills to work with the designers and material specialists to enable strict deadlines are met. First-rate problem-solver who is able to think on their feet and come up with innovative ways to improve processes as/when required. Have a vast knowledge of basic health and safety standards and PC literate.

Work Experience

McLaren Racing
1992Present

Autoclave Operator

- Familiar with Pre-Preg autoclave processes and materials such as carbon and glass. 

- Understands the curing cycles of Pre-Preg carbon fibre. 

- Experienced with visual carbon quality parts with high aesthetic standard.

- Producing research and development (R&D) composites components and samples as required for the development programme whilst utilising the available facilities and equipment.

-Identifying faults, storing and logging moulds.

- Identifying opportunities and ideas to reduce costs and improve quality and the productivity of the manufacturing processes that are being developed.

- Providing Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input to the Design and Engineering teams to make sure the design is optimised in line with the manufacturing processes being developed.

- Ensuring the work area is clean, tidy and orderly at all times in line with brand expectations and maintaining a safe working environment for self and others

-Using Forklift Counterbalance up to 5 tonnes license for moving moulds to storage off site a swell as using various vans .

Ideal Homes - Trafalgar House Group
19821992

Painter and Decorator

- Evaluating the size of the area to be painted and providing an estimate on cost and time (including labour and materials)

- Erecting or installing scaffold towers, work platforms and stepladders and other support structures

- Preparing work areas and protecting surfaces not requiring painting with covers or sheets

- Preparing areas to be painted - e.g. removing old paint, levelling surfaces, filling in cracks and holes etc.

- Painting interior and exterior walls using brushes, rollers and other tools

- Executing artistic decorations, effects and patterns etc.

- Applying coatings and coverings

- Applying varnishes

- Inspecting painted surfaces and rectifying any flaws or defects

- Removing tools and supports and cleaning work areas

Interests

  • Sports
  • Documentaries
  • Food and Drink
  • Family