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Keith Bowdley

Llanamynech,Powys

Summary

Experienced professional with extensive expertise in furnace operations, metal refining, and heat treatment processes. Demonstrates proficiency in protective gear usage, proactive maintenance, and furnace temperature controlling. Adept at product quality control, workflow coordination, and workplace hazard recognition. Skilled in precision handling, coolant monitoring, and material handling efficiency. Committed to ensuring safety awareness and maintaining high standards of operational excellence.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1985
1985
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Metal furnace operator

JBR Recovery
Oldbury, Sandwell
10.2005 - 09.2022
  • Completed daily tasks within set timeframes ensuring timely delivery of finished products.
  • Optimised production process by accurately measuring and adjusting furnace settings.
  • Identified potential faults in furnace operation swiftly, preventing costly breakdowns.
  • Maintained high efficiency with proper handling of metal materials.
  • Supervised production crew and evaluated performance to maintain effective production.
  • Conducted routine checks on raw materials before loading into the furnace for superior end-product quality.
  • Adhered to all safety and performance standards and enforced proper use of PPE.
  • Collaborated effectively with colleagues to meet production targets smoothly and efficiently.
  • Forklift driving, Skid-steer, Manitou loading.

Foundry worker

Ferrotech
Tipton, Sandwell
10.1995 - 10.2005
  • Achieved daily metrics for overall foundry production and quality standards.
  • Maintained safe and clean work environment to prevent accidents.
  • Managed consumable materials and requisitioned supplies proactively to support continuous production.
  • Dressed Grey Iron for Engine blocks and heads.
  • Forklift driving.

Machine operator

Midlands Stom
Bilston, West Midlands
01.1988 - 10.1995
  • Feed raw materials into semi-automated machines and assisted in assembly line.
  • Loaded raw materials onto machines, facilitating continuous production.
  • Manipulated materials to meet desired standards.
  • Operated and fed raw material into equipment with focus on proper operation and safety measures.
  • Monitored machines to detect malfunctions.
  • Controlled factory equipment to exceed daily production targets.

Stockroom assistant

Woolworths
Bilston, West Midlands
01.1984 - 01.1988
  • Optimised merchandise flow by applying categorical sorting techniques, leading to [Number]% increase in sorting efficiencies.
  • Improved stockroom efficiency by implementing new inventory system.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks around stockroom area as needed.
  • Prioritised and effectively managed time to ensure all stock duties were completed in a timely manner.
  • Responded promptly to staff requests for specific items from stock.
  • Followed procedures to maintain accurate stock counts and organised storage system.

Education

High School

Moseley Park
Bilston

Skills

  • Protective gear usage
  • Proactive maintenance
  • Heat treatment processes
  • Furnace temperature controlling
  • Product quality control
  • Furnace inspections
  • Workflow coordination
  • Workplace hazard recognition
  • Metal finishing
  • Control panel operation
  • Proactive
  • Metal refining
  • Knowledge of melting procedures
  • Coolant monitoring
  • Time-management
  • Furnace operation knowledge
  • Precision handling
  • Furnace operations
  • Verbal communication
  • Safety awareness
  • Material handling efficiency

Affiliations

  • Walking
  • Socialising
  • Horses
  • Travelling

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Metal furnace operator

JBR Recovery
10.2005 - 09.2022

Foundry worker

Ferrotech
10.1995 - 10.2005

Machine operator

Midlands Stom
01.1988 - 10.1995

Stockroom assistant

Woolworths
01.1984 - 01.1988

High School

Moseley Park

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