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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
Durham
06-2024

Level 3 NVQ - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

NA College
Washington
08-2022

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
Christopher Andrews