Christopher Coles
Maesteg,Brdgend
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong continuous improvement mindset and extensive expertise in product inspection, assembly, and warehouse operations. Demonstrates exceptional skills in technical communication, accurate weight checks, and equipment operation, including CNC machine basics and forklift driving. Adept at handling hazardous materials safely, performing risk management, and executing precise technical troubleshooting. Recognised for excellent communication abilities, critical-thinking skills, and resourcefulness in various operational settings. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency while pursuing opportunities for career advancement within the manufacturing industry.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production operative/Mechanical Support
TATA Steel Europe LTD
Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot
12.2006 - 11.2025
- Independently operated continuous casting machine.
- Mechanical maintenance tasks undertaken - removal of casting items and replacing said items for smoother, continuous work operations.
- Worked on packaging tasks, ensured product protection during transit. Organised goods ready for dispatch, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Assembled items accurately and promptly, maintaining efficiency of fast-paced production lines.
- Helped smooth running of daily tasks by replenishing supplies.
- Stored supplies strategically for easy accessibility.
- Coordinated with team members for smoother operations.
- Attended to needs of teammates for seamless production.
- Used cleaning chemicals safely to sanitise work spaces.
- Operated various machinery to produce and store products.
- Followed company procedures for effective task completion.
- Operated machinery and equipment and conducted adjustments to meet safety measures.
- Selected and wore protective gear to minimise risk of injury.
- Calculated amount of materials necessary.
- Inspected machinery for repair needs or removable blockages requiring attention.
- Quality checked components to ensure smooth, compliant manufacturing and assembly processes.
CNC machine operator
Avon Ride - Knott
Maesteg, County Borough of Bridgend
07.2002 - 12.2006
- Prepared machine for production by positioning and securing stops, guides and turntables.
- Improved safety standards whilst maintaining, repairing, and cleaning machines.
- Conducted troubleshooting to determine and resolve operating errors.
- Performed daily equipment checks before starting shift; maintained peak operational readiness.
- Arranged and secured materials in chucks, fixtures, or automatic feeding mechanisms.
- Performed turning, drilling and tapping operations to complete established production quotas.
- Kept accurate, detailed production data and records for quality control.
- Disposed of cutting waste materials safely and securely, following relevant regulations.
- Confirmed product conformity to specifications and requirements.
- Communicated key information to team members to support shift changes.
- Restored work stations to clean, tidy and safe work standards to reduce risks.
- Read, interpreted and communicated technical information.
- Organised workspace for improved productivity and workflow efficiency.
Forklift truck driver
Fairwood Fabrications
Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot
07.2001 - 07.2002
- Assured timely deliveries by loading and unloading goods from delivery vehicles efficiently.
- Collaborated closely with warehouse staff to streamline operations, boosting productivity levels.
- Transferred stock between assigned warehouse locations.
- Performed detailed preoperative forklift inspections to guarantee safe working order.
- Prepped,cut and folded various sections of steel.
- Picked and transported goods for shipping or collection within specific time frame.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Engineering
Archbishop Mcgrath Comprehensive
Bridgend, County Borough of Bridgend 09.2000 - 05.2001
GCSEs - Mathematics,English,Science,PE,CDT,History
Archbishop Mcgrath Comprehensive School
Bridgend, County Borough of Bridgend 09.1995 - 06.2001
Skills
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Product Inspection
- Assembly expertise
- Ability to use initiative
- Precision handling
- Resourcefulness
- Technical communication
- Accurate weight checks
- Product inspection proficiency
- Warehouse operations expertise
- Equipment operation
- CNC machine basics
- Hazardous material handling
- Risk Management
- Data interpretation
- Forklift operation
- Critical-thinking
- First Aid certification
- Technical troubleshooting
- Stock control
- Excellent communicator
- CNC machine operation
- Hand-eye coordination
- Measurement tools accuracy
- Chemical handling safety
- Cleaning protocols for machinery
- Hazard removal
- Forklift driving
- Manual dexterity
- Initiative taking
- Materials handling
Certification
- Recently completed refresher session for personal Forklift Licence up to 6 ton
- CCNSG safety passport
- Full UK driving licence
Timeline
Production operative/Mechanical Support
TATA Steel Europe LTD
12.2006 - 11.2025
CNC machine operator
Avon Ride - Knott
07.2002 - 12.2006
Forklift truck driver
Fairwood Fabrications
07.2001 - 07.2002
NVQ Level 2 - Engineering
Archbishop Mcgrath Comprehensive
09.2000 - 05.2001
GCSEs - Mathematics,English,Science,PE,CDT,History
Archbishop Mcgrath Comprehensive School
09.1995 - 06.2001
- Recently completed refresher session for personal Forklift Licence up to 6 ton
- CCNSG safety passport
- Full UK driving licence
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