Overview
Work history
Education
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Jason Thomson

Scunthorpe,North Lincolnshire

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Supervisor

Ductile Castings Limited
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
07.2024 - 03.2025
  • Responsible for the smooth operation of the furnaces.
  • Keeping everyone informed of the different specifications required for each melt. Which includes carbon and silicone content and weights. Ensuring that the temperature specifications are met for each casting.
  • Making sure all staff are wearing the appropriate PPE.
  • Supervised activities of workers and enforced safety regulations.
  • Making sure all the appropriate paperwork is completed for each melt and shift. Ensuring all the equipment is cleaned and ready for the next melt, to avoid cross contamination.
  • Responsible for all quality control and traceability is up to metallurgists standard.
  • Training of staff to ensure work is carried within the correct safety guidelines.
  • Co-ordinate with other supervisors to maintain consistency across shift patterns.
  • Delegated tasks appropriately, achieved balanced workload among team of 6.
  • Monitored employee attendance records for maintaining discipline within the team.
  • Logged daily activities and notable incidents during production shifts.

Furnace Man

Russell Ductile Castings Limited
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
09.2018 - 04.2024
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
  • Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.

Foundry Operative

Batley Foundry Limited
Batley, West Yorkshire
06.2015 - 09.2018
  • Exhibited strong attention to detail when inspecting final products before dispatch.
  • Contributed to team efficiency by supporting fellow operatives in their tasks.
  • Maintained a clean and organised work area for improved productivity.
  • Monitored furnace temperatures and made necessary adjustments for optimal casting conditions.
  • Performed intensive manual labour whilst maintaining high levels of stamina and endurance.
  • Carried out core making tasks, enhancing production speed.
  • Utilised hand tools skillfully, resulting in high-quality castings.
  • Adhered strictly to health and safety guidelines, minimising workplace accidents.
  • Ensured safe operation of machinery by adhering to all safety protocols.
  • Demonstrated a deep understanding of different metal properties for accurate casting operations.
  • Executed daily operations according to set standard operating procedures.
  • Improved product quality with meticulous inspection procedures.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of foundry equipment for efficient production.
  • Assisted with the preparation of moulds to facilitate casting process.
  • Collaborated effectively with colleagues for seamless workflow during shifts.
  • Played an integral role in achieving production targets through diligent work ethic.
  • Observed all safety protocols, hazardous material warnings and PPE requirements to reduce risks.
  • Oversaw casting process and necessary adjustments throughout each job
  • Stripped and cleaned castings to remove excess material and reduce defects.
  • Managed consumable materials and requisitioned supplies proactively to support continuous production.
  • Assembled and mounted items on casting equipment prior to pouring liquid metal.
  • Removed finished products from moulds and thoroughly examined for anomalies.
  • Produced large castings on foundry floor or in pit.


Foundry Operator

Russell Ductile Castings Limited
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
06.2011 - 06.2015
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
  • Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.

Education

GCSEs - English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Motor Vehicle Studies,

Thomas Sumpter Comprehensive
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
09.1983 - 07.1988

Skills

  • Measurement and calibration techniques
  • Ladle operation
  • Mould preparation mastery
  • Use of lifting equipment
  • Metallurgical understanding
  • Metallurgical testing familiarity
  • Reactive to foundry changes
  • Metal melting processes
  • Foundry equipment operation
  • Sand casting techniques
  • Cast iron working
  • Metallurgy concepts application
  • Personal protective equipment usage
  • Core setting
  • Forklift operation
  • Foundry processes
  • Steel casting
  • Casting preparations
  • Materials handling
  • Furnace operation
  • Coremaking processes
  • Health and Safety Compliance

Certification

  • First Aid at Work
  • Bobcat Licence
  • Fork Truck Licence
  • Overhead Crane (In house licence)

Timeline

Supervisor

Ductile Castings Limited
07.2024 - 03.2025

Furnace Man

Russell Ductile Castings Limited
09.2018 - 04.2024

Foundry Operative

Batley Foundry Limited
06.2015 - 09.2018

Foundry Operator

Russell Ductile Castings Limited
06.2011 - 06.2015

GCSEs - English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Motor Vehicle Studies,

Thomas Sumpter Comprehensive
09.1983 - 07.1988

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