Dylan Sutherland
Tain
Summary
Technician with over 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment. From the small-scale dynamic workflow at Optoscribe to the 24 hour full scale production line at DS Smith with Flint. Excellent numeracy and IT skills from time spent in higher education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Ink Technician
Flint Group
Livingston, West Lothian
2024.06 - Current
- Performed daily operational tasks, production of ink for daily plan
- Matching new inks to customer requests
- Using Excel to analyse formula usage and then optimise common inks - contributing to thousands in savings per year
- Management of stock and ordering of new stock
Operator
Flint Group
Livingston , West Lothian
2022.06 - 2024.06
- Colour correction/ trouble shooting at press machines.
- Production of inks for daily production plan, often approaching 1000kg of ink per shift. Time management essential.
Manufacturing Technician
Optoscribe Ltd.
Livingston, West Lothian
2021.10 - 2022.04
- Follow work instruction and protocols for manufacturing glass photonic devices.
- Setup and run Ultrafast Laser Inscription system to fabricate glass photonics devices.
- Clean, polish, and wet etch of glass wafers/die in cleanroom environment
- Inspection and QC of optical components at different processing steps.
- Setup and operation of automated dicing saw.
- Prepare and pack finished product for shipping, often hundreds of parts per day.
- Assisted engineers in developing and testing new products/processes.
- Dynamic working environment
Grounds Maintenance Operative
Highland Council
Brora, Highlands
2021.04 - 2021.10
- Grass cutting and general grounds maintenance.
- Grave-digging / filling during burials, marking headstone placement.
- Operated vehicles, equipment and machinery in compliance with health and safety regulations.
Bartender/ Hotel Reception
Sutherland Inn Hotel
Brora, Highlands
2018.07 - 2021.03
Matchday Steward
Garrion Security
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2018.02 - 2019.06
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Mechanical Engineering
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow07.2019
Certificate of Higher Education - Physics
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh07.2015
Golspie High School
HighlandSkills
- Working in cleanroom environment
- Use of PPE around hazardous chemicals
- Hazard analysis & Health and safety awareness
- Quality Control - attention to detail
- Process improvement and problem solving
- Machinery operation
- Schematic interpretation
Timeline
Ink Technician
Flint Group
2024.06 - Current
Operator
Flint Group
2022.06 - 2024.06
Manufacturing Technician
Optoscribe Ltd.
2021.10 - 2022.04
Grounds Maintenance Operative
Highland Council
2021.04 - 2021.10
Bartender/ Hotel Reception
Sutherland Inn Hotel
2018.07 - 2021.03
Matchday Steward
Garrion Security
2018.02 - 2019.06
Certificate of Higher Education - Mechanical Engineering
University of Strathclyde
Certificate of Higher Education - Physics
University of Edinburgh
Golspie High School