Ben Sheldrake
Poole,Dorset
Summary
I have over twenty five years of experience in programming and operating CNC lathes and mill turn machines, utilizing Fanuc, Mazak, and Siemens controls. Recent experience includes programming Fanuc I series on Doosan machines with live tooling and Y axis capabilities, as well as past experience on machines such as Mazak nexus MSY and integrex.
I am always willing to turn my hand to any task around the workshop as well as learning new things.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
CNC turner, setter/programmer/opperator
Fred Pope engineering services
Swanage, Dorset
09.2018 - 09.2025
Programmed, set and operated CNC lathes and mill turn machines to produce precision components.
Carried out basic maintenance on the machines.
kept the workshop clean and tidy for safety and efficiency.
Worked with office staff to order tooling, materials and other workshop equipment.
Trained new members of staff to set, operate and program CNC lathes and mill turn machines.
CNC machinist
Dorset engineering and fabrication services.
Bournemouth, Dorset
03.2012 - 09.2018
Programmed set and operated CNC lathes and mill turn machines to produce precision components.
Carried out basic maintenance on machines.
Kept the workshop clean and tidy for safety and efficiency.
Worked with office staff to order tooling, material and other workshop equipment.
CNC machinist
keysworth engineering services
Wareham, Dorset
08.2001 - 04.2010
programmed set and operated CNC lathes and mill turn machines.
Carried out basic maintenance on machines.
Kept workshop clean and tidy for safety and efficiency.
CNC operator
MJB precision engineering
Holton Heath, Dorset
07.1999 - 04.2001
Started as a CNC lathe operator but soon started learning to set and program.
Education
GCSEs - general
Purbeck upper school
Wareham, Dorset 09.1993 - 06.1996
NVQ Level 1 - Carpentry and joinery.
The college of Bournemouth and Poole
Poole, Dorset 09.1996 - 02.1998
Skills
Two and a half years of programing Fanuc I series control on a Doosan puma with live tooling and a Doosan lynx with live tooling and a Y axis
Six years of programing a Fanuc oi-tf control on a SMEC lathe with live tooling
Around 10 years of experience programing Mazak machines with T-plus and fusion controls Machine's include a super quick turn
MSY, nexus M and MSY and a mark 1 integrex
Over 10 years of programing siemens Hitriol 840c control
I also have extensive experience setting and operating all of the above controls and machines
Affiliations
- Mountain biking.
- Computer games.
- Reading and audiobooks
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNC turner, setter/programmer/opperator
Fred Pope engineering services
09.2018 - 09.2025
CNC machinist
Dorset engineering and fabrication services.
03.2012 - 09.2018
CNC machinist
keysworth engineering services
08.2001 - 04.2010
CNC operator
MJB precision engineering
07.1999 - 04.2001
NVQ Level 1 - Carpentry and joinery.
The college of Bournemouth and Poole
09.1996 - 02.1998
GCSEs - general
Purbeck upper school
09.1993 - 06.1996