Caolan devlin
Craigavon,Armagh
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in welding, maintenance and repair, and scissor lift operation. Demonstrates expertise in team oversight, grinding operations, and manufacturing process understanding. Proficient in troubleshooting, welding techniques, and the use of hand and power tools. Excellent oral and written communication skills enhance collaboration and efficiency. Committed to continuous improvement and career advancement within the manufacturing industry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Fitter
Terex
Dungannon, Mid Ulster
01.2024 - Current
- Utilised hand tools and power tools safely whilst adhering to all protocols.
- Utilised welding skills when needed enhancing overall versatility on job site.
- Diagnosed malfunctions in equipment for efficient and effective repair.
- Interpreted blueprints accurately aiding in successful completion of projects.
- Operated manual and automated tools, maintaining optimal performance levels.
- Ensured safety standards with regular maintenance checks.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to restore equipment to optimal function.
- Disassembled machinery to address functionality issues and replace worn or broken components.
- Inspected and diagnosed faults, swiftly implementing corrective measures to minimise downtime.
- Kept accurate, detailed production data and records for quality control.
- Adhered to lock-out and tag-out procedures to support site safety.
- Welded and fabricated metal workpieces and equipment to meet project specifications.
- Inspected equipment regularly to identify potential issues and recommend preventive measures.
- Making sure that the machine has being through a PDI process and is the right specification before leaving the factory.
- Working with engineers to problem solve any faults that have been unnoticed in manufacturing and fixing them.
Structural steel erector
Cm steel ltd
Markethill, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment, assuring optimal performance levels were achieved regularly.
- Verified vertical and horizontal alignment of structural-steel members using plumb bobs or laser equipment-facilitating accurate construction placements.
- Completed projects on time by coordinating tasks efficiently amongst team members.
- Cut steel plates to specific dimensions for accurate fitting.
- Prepared sketches or follow blueprints ensuring precise installation of secondary structural parts.
- Met tight deadlines through efficient coordination and planning of work schedules with crew.
- Assembled structural steel frames for building construction.
- Read blueprints for correct assembly of structural steel components.
- Performed welding duties to join steel parts together, creating robust constructions.
- Installed bolts whilst aligning structural-steel members in position, leading to strong structures.
- Fabricated metal parts with plasma cutters.
- Marked guides metal framework to assist with drilling, cutting and shaping metal stock.
Plant fitter
tassagh steel works
Tassagh, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Modified and retrofitted machinery to meet evolving operational requirements.
- Reviewed work instructions and schedules to coordinate machine operation and production schedules.
- Used work instructions and measuring tools to check specifications of finished items.
- Carried out detailed equipment installation, resulting in reduced setup errors.
- Carried out inspections for plant dismantling, making sure there was little to no hazards while doing so.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Utilised hand and power tools, attaining fine craftsmanship in work.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations when using power tools, protecting self and others from harm.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
Welder fabricator
Terramac
Coalisland, Mid Ulster
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Completed complex welding tasks for customer satisfaction.
- Utilised hand tools efficiently, speeding up fabrication processes.
- Cut materials with precision using power saws, achieving accurate results.
- Constructed metal components by reading detailed blueprints.
- Met tight deadlines by managing time and resources effectively.
- Maintained high production levels through proficient use of various welding techniques.
- Fabricated component pieces and built structures from start to finished product.
- Operated grinders, clamps and drills to safety standards.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Heated metal to form filler and attach pieces with secure joins.
- Fabricated jigs to speed up manufacturing process
Education
NVQ Level 3 - engineering
southwest collage
dungannon 09.2014 - 06.2016
NVQ Level 2 - physical education and business
southwest collage
Dungannon, Mid Ulster 09.2014 - 05.2016
NVQ Level 1 - hydraulics
Terex
Dungannon, Mid Ulster 08.2025 - 08.2025
NVQ Level 2 - welding
southwest collage
Dungannon, Mid Ulster 03.2015 - 05.2015
Skills
- Welding
- Maintenance and repair
- Scissor lift operation
- Team oversight
- Grinding operations
- Manufacturing process understanding
- Oral and written communication
- Troubleshooting
- Welding techniques
- Hand and power tools
Affiliations
- football
- cars
- scramblers
Certification
IPAF for 3A and 3B. CSR card.
Timeline
NVQ Level 1 - hydraulics
Terex
08.2025 - 08.2025
Fitter
Terex
01.2024 - Current
Structural steel erector
Cm steel ltd
03.2022 - 01.2024
Plant fitter
tassagh steel works
09.2021 - 03.2022
Welder fabricator
Terramac
06.2018 - 09.2021
NVQ Level 2 - welding
southwest collage
03.2015 - 05.2015
NVQ Level 3 - engineering
southwest collage
09.2014 - 06.2016
NVQ Level 2 - physical education and business
southwest collage
09.2014 - 05.2016