Daren Woodhall
Braintree,Essex
Summary
Experienced metalworking professional with extensive expertise in machinery operation, metal cutting techniques, and brake press operating. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality assurance. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams, communicate efficiently, and solve problems with a continuous learning mindset. Skilled in handling both power tools and hand tools, as well as using measuring instruments and operating guillotines. Adept at managing time efficiently to meet project deadlines while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sheet metal worker
Broomhall fabrications
Brentwood, Essex
11.1989 - 07.2025
- Fabricated specialised parts successfully using guillotines, press brakes, chop saws, punch presses, pillar drills and fly presses.
- Performed grinding, sanding and finishing of welds to ensure a high quality finish.
- Drilling or punching and countersinking various sized holes to meet project specifications.
- Polishing various types of metals to achieve a brushed or mirrored finish, enhancing aesthetic quality.
- Inspected finished products, ensuring superior quality control.
- Enhanced safety measures by regularly maintaining and cleaning sheet metal tools and machinery.
- Adjusted machinery settings carefully to create desired cuts in sheet metal.
- Selected appropriate types of sheet metal to meet project requirements.
- Collaborated closely with project managers to fulfil design specifications.
- Processed raw material deliveries, applying safe storage and transportation practices to eliminate material damage.
- Unloaded and stored material deliveries carefully to reduce risk of damage.
- Manipulated stainless steel, mild steel and aluminium, fabricating, polishing and shaping products to order.
- Marked sheet metal precisely for cutting and shaping.
Junior wood mill assistant
Mayflair headboards
Romford, Havering
03.1986 - 10.1989
- Followed procedures diligently, resulting in fewer errors on the job.
- Achieved high quality standards with meticulous attention to detail.
- Performed daily equipment checks for uninterrupted operations.
- Executed tasks promptly, resulting in improved output rates.
- Complied with all health and safety regulations for worker welfare.
- Maintained clean, organised workspace to facilitate efficiency.
- Maintained work areas in a clean and neat fashion for maximum productivity.
- Communicated clearly with staff to enhance teamwork on production floor.
- Operated machinery and equipment with focus on safety and efficiency.
Education
GCSEs - 10 GCSE grades 9-4, including maths and English
Chase cross comprehensive.
Romford, Havering 09.1980 - 09.1984
Skills
- Metalworking expertise
- Machinery operation
- Attention to detail
- Quality assurance
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving mindset
- Continuous learning
- Time management
- Metal cutting techniques
- Brake press operating
- Powertools handling
- Hand tools handling
- Measuring instrument usage
- Guillotine operation
Affiliations
- Cycling, gardening, walking, model making, home improvements
Timeline
Sheet metal worker
Broomhall fabrications
11.1989 - 07.2025
Junior wood mill assistant
Mayflair headboards
03.1986 - 10.1989
GCSEs - 10 GCSE grades 9-4, including maths and English
Chase cross comprehensive.
09.1980 - 09.1984
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