David Lewis
Fareham,HAMPSHIRE
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in precision measurement, critical thinking in manufacturing, and teamwork within production environments. Demonstrates confidence with tools and excels in adapting to shift work, performance tuning, and optimisation. Proficient in control panel operations, product testing procedures, and troubleshooting automation systems. Strong leadership skills complemented by mechanical competence and planning abilities. Committed to health and safety compliance, with a proven track record in quality control, production line inspection, and equipment maintenance. Career goal: to leverage technical skills and innovative thinking to enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic manufacturing setting.
Proficient Technical Operator with 24 years of experience in Manufacturing industry. Competent in equipment operation, maintenance and repair. Working hard to maintain smooth running of production line, maximising efficiency and minimising losses.
Dependable Technical Operator with knack for troubleshooting and optimising systems. Enhanced operational efficiency by identifying and resolving issues quickly, leading to smoother production workflows. Known for collaborative approach and attention to detail, ensuring high-quality output and seamless team coordination.
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Technical operator
CooperVision
Southampton, Hampshire
09.2001 - 07.2025
- Operated complex machinery, ensuring production line efficiency and adherence to quality standards.
- Monitored equipment performance and executed routine maintenance to prevent downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot technical issues and implement effective solutions.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and best practices for equipment handling.
- Conducted regular inspections of production processes, identifying areas for improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of operational activities for compliance purposes.
- Ensured safety protocols, minimising risk of accidents within the work environment.
- Optimised resource allocation to reduce operational costs and improve productivity.
Baker
Tesco
Portsmouth, Hampshire
11.1994 - 09.2001
- Developed and perfected artisan breads and pastries using traditional techniques.
- Ensured efficient production schedules through collaboration with team members.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of workstations to comply with health standards.
- Trained new staff on baking processes and proper equipment usage for improved performance.
- Achieved customer satisfaction by consistently baking a variety of fresh goods.
- Monitored storage temperatures to preserve food quality and ensure safety compliance.
- Performed opening duties according to established procedures, ensuring smooth operations.
- Reduced waste through careful ingredient measurement and accurate forecasting.
Education
GCSEs -
Portchester Community School
Fareham, Hampshire 09.1986 - 07.1991
Skills
- Precision measurement
- Critical thinking in manufacturing
- Teamwork in production environment
- Assembly line work
- Confidence with tools
- Adapting to shift work
- Performance tuning and optimization
- Pressure handling
- Control panel operations
- Product testing procedures
- Knowledge of operating systems
- Patient troubleshooting
- Innovative thinking
- Troubleshooting automation systems
- Leadership skills
- Mechanical competence
- Planning
- Good communication
- Operation and maintenance technical skills
- Health and Safety regulations
- Machinery operation
- Machine operation
- Hand tool handling
- Hazardous materials handling
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Manual handling
- Equipment Maintenance
- Quality Control
- Production line inspection
- Inspection techniques
- Workload prioritisation
- Product assembly
- Material loading and unloading
- Product cleaning and packing
- Injection moulding machine operation
- Handling machinery
- Quality inspection techniques
- Process monitoring
- Machine maintenance
- Stock control
- Production quality checks
- Facilities housekeeping
- Automated machinery operation, repair, maintenance
- Production line techniques
- Safely handling chemicals
- Loading machines
- Fault diagnosis on equipment
- Chemical handling safety
- Safety gear usage
Affiliations
- Motorcycling
- 3D Printing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Technical operator
CooperVision
09.2001 - 07.2025
Baker
Tesco
11.1994 - 09.2001
GCSEs -
Portchester Community School
09.1986 - 07.1991