Jonathan Staples
Draycott,Derby
Summary
Highly motivated and organised professional with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills. Demonstrates strong team player abilities and self-motivation, consistently contributing to collaborative success. Committed to leveraging organisational skills to achieve career goals and drive positive outcomes in a dynamic work environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Powder Coater
FC Laser
Stanton by Dale, Derbyshire
11.2024 - Current
- Achieved smooth finish by properly applying powder coats to metal surfaces.
- Prepared surfaces for coating to ensure optimal adhesion and durability.
- Inspected finished pieces with keen attention to detail for quality assurance.
- Collaborated closely with team members, promoting efficient workflow in the workshop.
- Maintained clean workspace, improving productivity and safety.
- Followed all health and safety regulations whilst in production area.
- Identified defects on coated items swiftly, reducing waste and rework time.
- Ensured uniform application of powder by controlling electrostatic gun settings accurately.
- Ensured proper curing of coated items in oven to create durable finish.
Robotics Technician
Curtiss Wright
Derby, Derbyshire
11.2021 - 11.2024
- Carrying out controlled shot peening of critical aerospace parts.
- Using protective gear, ensured personal safety during operations.
- Operated hoists, cranes to move heavy parts into the shot peening cabinet safely and efficiently.
- Masking of aerospace and other critical parts prior to peening.
- Followed strict health and safety guidelines thereby reducing workplace accidents.
- Working to SOP and data cards.
- Working to ITAR conditions and following ZERO DEFECT policy.
- Training of new employees on robotics and pressure systems.
- Receipt inspection of critical parts.
- Investigating NCR's.
Specialist Coatings Manager
Falcon Electric
Cossall, Nottinghamshire
11.2018 - 11.2021
- Manual powder coating using box fed systems.
- Fork truck driving.
- Blasting and chemical striping.
- Written quotations.
- Communicating with customers ensuring deadlines are met.
- Placing orders with suppliers.
- Quality control of all finished items.
- Planning of works to be carried out.
Powder Coating
JKS Coatings - Owner
Ilkeston, Derbyshire
09.2013 - 11.2018
- Achieved smoother surfaces with precise application of powder coating techniques.
- Precision masking of parts that need to be paint free.
- Day to day running of the business.
- Blasting and chemical stripping of parts.
- Quoting and invoicing.
- Ordering of materials.
- Quality checking and packaging of painted items prior to dispatch or collection.
- Bookkeeping.
Warehouse Manager
KRB Systems
Colwick, Nottinghamshire
08.2007 - 09.2013
- Overhauled existing systems to increase accuracy, reducing costs and waste.
- Fulfilled customer orders promptly due to an efficient order tracking system implementation.
- Enhanced picking and packing output through targeted team coaching and feedback.
- Verified completion of team member training and orientation sessions.
- Exceeded warehouse productivity targets with consistent operational oversight.
- Enhanced team morale with open communication and positive leadership.
- Enforced safety measures and proper use of PPE.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks in alignment with safety protocols.
- Optimised space utilisation by rearranging warehouse layout.
- Improved accuracy of stock control with regular stocktakes and database updates.
Storeman / Fitter
Butler & Willow
Long Eaton, Derbyshire
12.2004 - 08.2007
- Picked and packed orders, resulting in prompt dispatches.
- Transported stock safely and securely using forklift trucks.
- Prepared stock in pallets and containers for prompt despatch.
- Received, unpacked and sorted high-volume deliveries.
- Assisted in the annual stock take, ensuring accuracy in reporting.
- Installation of racking and shelving systems.
- Office refits using suspended ceiling and partition systems.
Aircraft Maintenance Handler
BMI - British Midland
East Midlands Airport, East Midlands
09.2001 - 12.2004
- Refuelling / de fuelling of aircraft.
- Towing / push back of aircraft and power units into hanger and airside locations.
- Crane operator, installing engines and other aircraft parts.
- Cleaning of working part areas prior to inspection / repair.
- Paint stripping of aircraft fuselage prior to repairs.
- Following correct procedures and working to maintenance manual specifications.
Education
Certificate of achievement - Working at height
High speed training
12.2024 -
Certification - The 5's system - Lean methodology on workplace optimization and housekeeping
Alison
03.2024 -
Certification - Introduction to quality control
Alison
03.2024 -
Bronze & Silver -
Duke Of Edenborough Award
Nottingham 1999 - 2001
GNVQ - BTECH First Diploma - Information Communication Technologies
Farnborough Comprehensive School
Nottingham 2001 - 2002
GCSEs -
Farnborough Comprehensive School
Nottingham 1997 - 2002
Skills
- Team player
- Self motivated
- Good organization skills
- Positive attitude
- Good communications
- Initiative taking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certificate of achievement - Working at height
High speed training
12.2024 -
Powder Coater
FC Laser
11.2024 - Current
Certification - The 5's system - Lean methodology on workplace optimization and housekeeping
Alison
03.2024 -
Certification - Introduction to quality control
Alison
03.2024 -
Robotics Technician
Curtiss Wright
11.2021 - 11.2024
Specialist Coatings Manager
Falcon Electric
11.2018 - 11.2021
Powder Coating
JKS Coatings - Owner
09.2013 - 11.2018
Warehouse Manager
KRB Systems
08.2007 - 09.2013
Storeman / Fitter
Butler & Willow
12.2004 - 08.2007
Aircraft Maintenance Handler
BMI - British Midland
09.2001 - 12.2004
Bronze & Silver -
Duke Of Edenborough Award
1999 - 2001
GNVQ - BTECH First Diploma - Information Communication Technologies
Farnborough Comprehensive School
2001 - 2002
GCSEs -
Farnborough Comprehensive School
1997 - 2002
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