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Ethan Wightman

plater
gateshead,tyne and wear

Summary

I am a recently time served Plater at A&P Tyne and completed my level 3 apprenticeship in July 2023, i have worked on numerous projects for BAE Systems such as dreadnaught and frigates.

I can work well under pressure and enjoy working as part of a team to meet company deadlines, I enjoy my line of work and my aim is to become the best plater I can possibly be so I am keen and willing to learn with the help and guidance of my fellow tradesman and supervisors.


My hobbies and interest include football, boxing/MMA and snooker.


Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Plater

A&P Tyne
Hebburn, South Tyneside
09.2019 - Current
  • Utilised welding equipment and other hand tools with utmost safety and efficiency.
  • Work to tight tolerances.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
  • Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
  • Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
  • Completed work orders within company deadlines.

Retail Sales Assistant

JD Sports
Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
11.2018 - 03.2023
  • Guaranteed high levels of customer satisfaction through product knowledge and attentive service.
  • Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
  • Monitored display stock levels, replenishing for consistently well-stocked sales floor.
  • Replenished floor stock and processed deliveries promptly, maximising product availability for customers.
  • Assisted customers with product selection and sales, recommending items to increase transaction value.
  • Carried out back-of-house maintenance, for clear, easy-to-navigate stockroom management.
  • Maintained knowledge of products and features to provide recommendations to customers.
  • Adhered to company procedures and guidelines to maintain compliance.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Engineering Manufacture (Fabrication & Welding)

Tyne Metropolitan College
Wallsend
09.2019 - 06.2020

GCSEs -

St Thomas More Catholic School
Blaydon-on-Tyne
09.2012 - 05.2017

Skills

  • Manual lifting
  • Hand and power tools
  • Working as a team
  • Machinery such as bench drills and radial arm drill
  • interpreting engineering drawings
  • Tack welding (MIG)


Timeline

Plater

A&P Tyne
09.2019 - Current

NVQ Level 3 - Engineering Manufacture (Fabrication & Welding)

Tyne Metropolitan College
09.2019 - 06.2020

Retail Sales Assistant

JD Sports
11.2018 - 03.2023

GCSEs -

St Thomas More Catholic School
09.2012 - 05.2017
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