Joshua Winslow
Great Sankey,Warrington
Summary
Multi-Skilled Engineering Apprentice with close to four years’ experience maintaining, fault-finding and improving industrial systems. Strong emphasis on motor control circuits, control panels and PLC programming.
Experienced in diagnosing electrical and electro-pneumatic faults, carrying out planned preventative maintenance and supporting reactive maintenance to reduce production downtime. Working knowledge of GX Developer and TIA Portal for PLC programming with experience in control panel commissioning and modification.
Comfortable working with electrical schematics and technical documentation. Now seeking to transition into a field service engineer role to further develop my electrical expertise across varied industrial systems.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Apprentice Dual-Skilled Engineer
Ibstock PLC
Northwich, Cheshire
2022.08 - Current
- Utilised fault-finding techniques to diagnose and rectify electrical, mechanical and control system faults.
- Conducted Planned Preventative Maintenance activities on production machinery and critical assets to maximise equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
- Modified electrical control systems and installed new panel features to improve operator usability and productivity.
- Assisted with the installations of complex electrical control panels comprising of over 100 I/O devices including sensors, pneumatic solenoids, relays, contactors and safety systems.
- Repaired a range of fluid-power, electrical and mechanical systems by interpreting technical drawings, schematics and documentation.
- Conducted Planned Preventative Maintenance activities on production machinery and critical assets to maximise equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
- Led the design and installation of an automated sprinkler system, including the commisioning of the control panel and PLC program.
- Managed the induction of contractors and completed permits for all commencing work ensuring RAMS all up-to-date and valid.
Education
A-Levels - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Sir John Deanes Sixth Form College
Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire 2017.09 - 2019.06
NVQ Level 3 - Mechatronics Maintenance Technician
Make UK
Birmingham 2022.08 - 2026.03
Skills
- Forklift truck - Counterbalance
- MEWP Operation (Scissor Lift & Cherry Picker)
- Permit-to-work systems
- Confined Space Training (Medium Risk)
- Continuous improvement Focus
- ELV and LV Electrical System Understanding
Timeline
Apprentice Dual-Skilled Engineer
Ibstock PLC
2022.08 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - Mechatronics Maintenance Technician
Make UK
2022.08 - 2026.03
A-Levels - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Sir John Deanes Sixth Form College
2017.09 - 2019.06