Allan Davidson
Mauchline,East Ayrshire
Summary
Responsible person, passionate about delivering outstanding quality and service. Offering forty years of experience in industry with history of recognition for performance.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Owner
GE Caledonian
01.2019 - 07.2024
- Teamed up to troubleshoot and resolve process issues, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated machinery maintenance schedules, minimising potential operational disruptions.
- Ensured reliable equipment operation by performing regular maintenance and calibration.
- Oversaw quality control for thermal spray shop repairs, ensuring adherence to standards.
- Procured new machinery
Thermal Spray Operator
GE Caledonian
Prestwick, Ayrshire
07.1984 - 07.2024
- Conducted tensile bond testing, microstructure evaluation, and hardness checks on coating applications to validate performance specifications.
- Processed parts with test coupons through the thermal spray process.
- Reported identified failures to process owner for timely resolution and process improvement.
- Ensured adherence to GE Standard practice manual specifications for quality control
- Documented all findings and prepared a report for final inspection sign off
Thermal Spray Lead Mechanic
GE Caledonian
04.1997 - 01.2019
- Managed repair production in thermal spray shop to ensure quality standards were met
- Collaborated with a team of 6 to achieve production targets and maintain quality assurance
- Assisted lab operators with testing requirements to facilitate accurate results
Education
mainholm academy
AYRSkills
- Quality assurance
- Process optimization
- Team collaboration
- Thermal spray processing
- Calibration standards
- Production scheduling
- Problem solving
- Technical documentation
- Willingness to learn
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Health and safety awareness
Timeline
Process Owner
GE Caledonian
01.2019 - 07.2024
Thermal Spray Lead Mechanic
GE Caledonian
04.1997 - 01.2019
Thermal Spray Operator
GE Caledonian
07.1984 - 07.2024
mainholm academy