Christopher Andrews
Sunderland
Summary
A time served, multi-skilled maintenance technician with an electrical bias and five and a half years of experience working in a dynamic foundry environment with high OEE targets.
With a strong background in electrical controls and automation involving troubleshooting, repairing and collaborating with engineering teams to upgrade relay logic and PLC controlled systems.
Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments, consistently achieving high operational standards. Skilled in diagnostics, repair, and preventive maintenance while fostering a collaborative team atmosphere and meeting evolving needs.
Always seeking to improve both my professional and personal skills by learning from my colleagues as a part of a team but I am also confident working alone.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician
NMUK
08.2019 - Current
- Supported production line operations by maintaining equipment functionality through prompt repairs and accurate troubleshooting techniques.
- Followed and reviewed current preventative maintenance schedules to prolong equipment lifespan and reduced facility downtime.
- Proactively addressed potential hazards in the workplace, making recommendations for improvements to management.
- Assisted in facility upgrades, contributing to the successful completion of renovation projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex problems and develop effective solutions.
Education
Foundation Degree - Maintenance Engineering
New College Durham
Durham06-2024
Level 3 NVQ - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
NA College
Washington08-2022
Skills
- PLC - Troubleshooting, software modification and setting up of PLC racks on Omron, Mitsubishi and Siemens equipment
- Electrical Control - Fault finding, repairs, upgrades on relay logic circuits
- Electrical Power - Fault finding and repairs
- Inverter Drives - Troubleshooting inverter driven motor circuits
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems - Fault finding and repair
- Mechanical systems - Power transmission, linkages, conveyors
- Robots - Fault finding and repairs on Fanuc robots
- Troubleshooting problems using recognised techniques
- Safety awareness
- Industrial machinery
Certification
UK Driver's License
Timeline
Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician
NMUK
08.2019 - Current
UK Driver's License
Foundation Degree - Maintenance Engineering
New College Durham
Level 3 NVQ - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
NA College
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