Aaron Martin

In this role I maintained my previous role as Lead machinist and Thermal spray operator whilst also carrying out the follow tasks:

• Worked closely with management to manage staff levels and allocate resources for production plans.
• Conducted routine inspections of tools and equipment, maintaining optimum working condition at all times.
• Implemented quality control standards, enhancing end-product quality. ensuring PCD's are followed and updated if required whilst also implementing health and safety measures and updating Risk assessments.
• Maintained inventory levels by regularly ordering necessary supplies and materials.
• Led daily Toolbox talks to ensure the team was prepared for upcoming work and implemented training
• Coordinated with other departments to streamline operations across the organisation.
• Supervised team members to ensure productivity levels and deadlines where met.
• Delegated tasks, ensuring fair workload distribution among team members.
• Supported productions by operating Thermal spray booths and Machines.
• Reduced downtime with regular maintenance of machinery and equipment, organising repairs through 3rd party vendors if required.

This Role required me to Run and Maintain:

Praxair TAFA JP5000 and JP8000 HVOF (High Velocity Oxyfuel) systems ,Metallisation 1000A Plasma Units and Metallisation Wire Arc Units. these systems require the uses of several Gases such as Argon, Nitrogen and Helium as well as Liquid oxygen.

This role Requires me to programmed and Operated Several ABB Robots in order to apply Hard face coatings.

This role requires me to perform the following:

• Maintained clean and safe work environment for maximum productivity.
• Monitored machine output, ensuring quality control standards were met working to Parameter sheets and customer specifications.
• Ensured adherence to safety protocols with constant vigilance.
• Identified and resolved technical issues.
• Optimised machine settings to improve product quality.
• Documented daily operations accurately, assisting in record keeping.
• Provided technical support to other operators and Mentor new Operators in operating best practices and safety regulations through demonstrations
• Performed intensive quality control through inspections and testing.

The role of Manual Machinist has required me to Operate numerous machines within the workshop, these include:

Harrison V460 and Poreba PL42 480 Lathes,

Churchill and WMW Cylindrical grinders,

Jones & Shipman 1411 and Bhavya HSG 10040A+ Surface grinders Cleveland and Lamplan 3R1200vs Lapping tables.

The role has required the following:

• carrying out day-to-day duties to ensure production was completed on time and to the standards required.
• Reading Complex Drawings and working to SCD's, working alongside Engineers to ensure parts are processed correctly
• Quickly learning and applying new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• completing parts within tight deadlines and tolerances (0.0005"/0.0127)
• helping other departments.
• Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
• Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• COSHH