JOHN SMITH
FALKIRK,Central
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in machine operation, equipment maintenance, and quality inspection. Demonstrates a positive attitude and a strong work ethic, ensuring adherence to safety procedures and waste minimisation. Proficient in packing and labelling, inventory control, and handling machinery. Skilled in quality assurance procedures and basic repair techniques, with extensive product knowledge. Committed to maintaining high standards of product packing and assembly line work while seeking opportunities for career advancement in the manufacturing industry.
Motivated factory operative with background in quality control and equipment maintenance. Friendly, approachable and hardworking team player. Keeps consistently up-to-date knowledge of assembly instructions and safety regulations to maintain stable production lines.
Dependable Factory Worker committed to maintaining high standards and ensuring smooth production processes. Skilled in operating machinery, adhering to safety protocols, and improving workflow efficiency. Recognised for contributing to team success by enhancing productivity and reducing downtime.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
FACTORY WORKER
THOMAS TAYLOR BOWLS LTD
Glasgow, Glasgow City
03.2003 - 12.2024
- Maintained high levels of organisation and cleanliness for clear and safe working environment.
- Regularly updated knowledge on latest manufacturing techniques, improved overall output.
- Carefully loaded items for shipping, stacking securely to minimise product damage.
- Cross-trained on different stations to assist with production needs.
- Manually sorted and loaded goods.
- Replenished supplies to prevent downtime in production.
Factory worker
HENSILITE UK LTD
Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire
05.1984 - 01.2003
- Strictly followed company safety regulations, eliminating workplace accidents and incidents.
- Carefully loaded items for shipping, stacking securely to minimise product damage.
- Calculated amount of materials necessary.
- Regularly updated knowledge on latest manufacturing techniques, improved overall output.
- Fed machinery with materials or equipment at steady pace to prevent blockages or damage.
- Collected finished work at end of production lines and moved to locations for storage or shipping.
- Quickly learnt new processes, increased versatility across different roles in the factory.
- Followed work orders to sort items destined for storage, production lines, or shipping.
- Performed routine checks on equipment, ensured optimal functionality at all times.
- Minded machinery to reduce downtime.
- Completed disassembly and cleaning between runs to maintain machine function.
Apprentice mechanic
MILL GARAGE
Bonnybridge, Falkirk
07.1978 - 07.1982
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Used precision tools with care maintaining their functionality over time,.
- Used mechanic's tools and shop equipment with safety and accuracy.
- Completed computer-assigned vehicle alignments.
- Achieved vehicle functionality and longevity through proactive maintenance.
- Tuned engine to enhance vehicle performance and efficiency.
- Maintained organised workspace, improving efficiency of operations.
- Kept personal appearance and all work areas neat and professional.
- Observed senior mechanics completing major repairs.
- Conducted thorough post-work vehicle inspections to verify component and system safety.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability whilst diagnosing intricate mechanical issues,.
- Used automated testing methods to carefully diagnose vehicle faults.
- Provided excellent customer service to create repeat business opportunities,.
Education
4 GCSEs -
DENNY HIGH SCHOOL
Denny, Falkirk 08.1974 - 06.1978
Skills
- Machine operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Positive attitude
- Waste minimisation
- Safety procedures
- Packing and labelling
- Packing and packaging operations
- Quality inspection
- Equipment maintenance sense
- Inventory control
- Strong work ethic
- Handling machinery
- Quality inspection techniques
- Product knowledge
- Quality assurance procedures
- Product packing
- Assembly line work
- Basic repair techniques
Affiliations
- LAWN BOWLS FROM 12 YEARS OLD
- BAR CONVENER FOR 20 YEARS
- MUSIC LIVE AND RECORDED
Timeline
FACTORY WORKER
THOMAS TAYLOR BOWLS LTD
03.2003 - 12.2024
Factory worker
HENSILITE UK LTD
05.1984 - 01.2003
Apprentice mechanic
MILL GARAGE
07.1978 - 07.1982
4 GCSEs -
DENNY HIGH SCHOOL
08.1974 - 06.1978
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