Alan Kilbride
Birmingham,West Midlands
Summary
Production operator with 39 years of experience in the automotive industry. Proven track record in optimizing production processes and ensuring quality control. Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail contribute to consistent high-quality output. Enhances operational efficiency through effective teamwork and strict adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
38
38
years of professional experience
Work history
Production operator (Plastic moulding)
Dura Automotive Body & Glass
Birmingham, West Midlands
05.2009 - 07.2026
- Inspected finished work for quality defects and conformance with specifications.
- Collaborated closely with quality control teams to rectify defects promptly.
- Followed company procedures strictly for consistent results in production line operations.
- Inspected manufacturing materials and reported defects to supervisor.
- Recorded production data for quality control.
- Operated plastic injection moulding machines to produce high-quality products.
- Trained new recruits in the operation of plastic injection moulding machines, promoting team efficiency.
- Conducted quality checks on produced items for customer satisfaction.
- Efficiently packed and labelled product as per strict requirements, safely storing prior to transportation.
Automotive production operative
Dura Automotive Body & Glass
Birmingham, West Midlands
05.2009 - 07.2026
- Conduct quality control checks to maintain high product standards daily.
- Measure and test goods to verify conformance with product specifications.
- Operate and maintain spot welding machinery with a safety-first approach.
- Load and unload parts onto machines, maximising output per shift.
- Improve surface appearance using linishing and polishing techniques.
- Smooth metal items by removing sharp edges with grinding guns.
- Inspect products to meet quality standards and compliance requirements.
Production line worker
LDV
Birmingham, West Midlands
11.1988 - 05.2009
- Improved surface appearance using finishing and polishing techniques.
- Utilised hand tools skillfully for precision work on automobile components.
- Assisted in assembly process to meet production deadlines.
- Checked van body panels for damage, dents, pimples etc. and repaired them using hand tools and dent puller , linisher and orbital sander before vehicle going to paint shop.
- Used spot weld, glue guns and press operations.
Education
Archbishop Grimshaw School
Birmingham 09.1982 - 07.1987
Skills
- Assembly line efficiency
- Workstation organisation
- Automated assembly lines setup
- Assembly line production
- Packing procedures
- Quality standards
- Product quality inspections
- Health and Safety Compliant
- Machine operation proficiency
- Automotive parts familiarity
- Hand tools proficiency
Timeline
Production operator (Plastic moulding)
Dura Automotive Body & Glass
05.2009 - 07.2026
Automotive production operative
Dura Automotive Body & Glass
05.2009 - 07.2026
Production line worker
LDV
11.1988 - 05.2009
Archbishop Grimshaw School
09.1982 - 07.1987