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Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Custom
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Craig Allison

Craig Allison

Summary

A highly skilled and qualified Mechanical and Maintenance engineer and Fitter with extensive experience and working knowledge of Hydraulics and Pneumatics, seeking employment in a similar role which can develop and enhance existing skills. Able to work to tight deadlines and targets in often highly pressurised situations and environments. I can work off engineering drawings and can carry out rectifications and Planned Preventative Maintenance.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work history

Mechanical fitter

AsB Automation ita
Coalville, Leicestershire
12.2024 - Current
  • Regulated mechanical systems to maintain optimal performance levels.
  • Utilised precision tools for accurate fitting and assembly tasks.
  • Installing and commissioning of manual handling and conveyor systems

Mechanical fitter

Birmingham Pressings
Birmimgham, West midlands
11.2022 - 11.2024

Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance

  • Regulated mechanical systems to maintain optimal performance levels.
  • Diagnosed mechanical issues swiftly, reducing downtime significantly.

Machine tool fitter

Thompson machine tools
Birmingham, West Midlands
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Facilitated smooth operation with regular tool adjustments and replacements.
  • Ensured seamless production run by timely troubleshooting of equipment faults.
  • Tested newly installed machines to confirm proper functioning before sign-off.
  • Building and commissioning of machine tools

Maintenance Engineer

Jaguar Land Rover
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Preparing and installing conveyor systems for the new electric motors to be used in cars

Maintenance Engineer

Kingspan SBS
01.2014 - 12.2019
  • Maintaining and updating presses, rolling mills and general factory maintenance
  • Carrying out Planned and Reactive Maintenance
  • Assisting in Electrical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic fault finding
  • Assisting automation engineers
  • Providing technical support on major projects

Mechanical Fitter

TA Savery
01.2007 - 01.2014
  • Company Overview: Aston Birmingham
  • Installing and refurbishing hydraulic systems, motor pumps and other ancillary equipment
  • Carrying out pressure testing procedures
  • Completing both general and planned maintenance tasks and machine shop duties
  • Inspected all work completed
  • Ensured a safe, clean working environment was always maintained
  • Aston Birmingham

Mechanical Engineer

Siemens AEG
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Installing and Commissioning Manual Handling and Conveyor systems
  • Completed all general fitting and installation duties
  • Conducting fabrication and welding tasks

Maintenance Engineer

Ash and Lacy Ltd
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Installation, maintenance, and refurbishment of power presses
  • Carrying out PPPM and plant maintenance
  • Conducting fabrication and welding duties

Mechanical Fitter

Alstrom
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Carrying out the refurbishment of rolling stock
  • Maintenance of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
  • Completing all relevant documentation and liaising with senior staff and store personnel

Technical Leader

BMW Birmingham
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Leading a team of Maintenance fitters and engineers involved in maintaining AGV systems

Machine Tool / Maintenance Fitter

Lucas Automotive Batteries
01.1997 - 01.2001
  • General plant maintenance – working on PPM schedules
  • Reacting to any breakdowns

Machine Tool Fitter

Dunbar and Cook
01.1979 - 01.1997
  • Gained full apprenticeship as a machine tool fitter
  • Building of special purpose machine tools

Education

BMW RS Logics 500 and SLC 5/05

BMW Coleshill Birmingham
Coleshill

C&G 236 - Electrical Installation Part 1, 15th and 16th I.E.E. Regulations in the workplace

Sutton Coldfield College of Further Education
Sutton Coldfield
01.1992 - 1 1993

Mechanical Engineering Craft Studies - Parts 1 & 2, C&G 1st Year Engineering, Certificate of Engineering Craftsmanship, 1st Year Training Certificate and Certificate of Training

Handsworth Technical College
Handsworth
01.1979 - 1 1982

CSE passes - in 5 subjects including Maths and English

Perry Beeches Secondary School
Birmingham
01.1973 - 1 1978

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Initiative
  • Reliability
  • Responsibility
  • Honesty
  • Trustworthiness
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • CSCS Card
  • Engineering Skills
  • Forklift Operation
  • Overhead Crane Operation
  • Team Leadership
  • Organizational Skills

Custom

Travelled worldwide

Timeline

Mechanical fitter

AsB Automation ita
12.2024 - Current

Mechanical fitter

Birmingham Pressings
11.2022 - 11.2024

Machine tool fitter

Thompson machine tools
10.2021 - 10.2022

Maintenance Engineer

Jaguar Land Rover
01.2020 - 03.2020

Maintenance Engineer

Kingspan SBS
01.2014 - 12.2019

Mechanical Fitter

TA Savery
01.2007 - 01.2014

Mechanical Engineer

Siemens AEG
01.2006 - 01.2007

Maintenance Engineer

Ash and Lacy Ltd
01.2005 - 01.2006

Mechanical Fitter

Alstrom
01.2002 - 01.2005

Technical Leader

BMW Birmingham
01.2001 - 01.2002

Machine Tool / Maintenance Fitter

Lucas Automotive Batteries
01.1997 - 01.2001

C&G 236 - Electrical Installation Part 1, 15th and 16th I.E.E. Regulations in the workplace

Sutton Coldfield College of Further Education
01.1992 - 1 1993

Machine Tool Fitter

Dunbar and Cook
01.1979 - 01.1997

Mechanical Engineering Craft Studies - Parts 1 & 2, C&G 1st Year Engineering, Certificate of Engineering Craftsmanship, 1st Year Training Certificate and Certificate of Training

Handsworth Technical College
01.1979 - 1 1982

CSE passes - in 5 subjects including Maths and English

Perry Beeches Secondary School
01.1973 - 1 1978

BMW RS Logics 500 and SLC 5/05

BMW Coleshill Birmingham
Craig Allison