Lee Hitchman
TAMWORTH,Staffordshire
Summary
Dedicated CNC miller programmer, setter and operator with 30+years of experience. Demonstrated history of meeting company goals and promoting best practices. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
CNC miller, programmer, setter and supervisor
BSL Industries ltd
TAMWORTH, Staffordshire
03.2013 - Current
- Programmed CNC milling machines to ensure precise execution of complex designs.
- Set up and operated CNC equipment whilst adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Supervised team members to maintain high standards of production efficiency.
CNC miller programmer setter operator
Paddock gear and engineering
TAMWORTH, Staffordshire
10.2012 - 03.2013
- Programmed and set up CNC milling machines to ensure precise fabrication of components.
- Operated various CNC milling equipment while adhering to strict safety protocols and quality standards.
- Monitored production processes and made adjustments to maintain efficiency and accuracy in machining operations.
- Worked within a temperature controlled environment working to extremely tight tolerances
- This position led to my current position at BSL Industries. The then director created BSL Industries and asked me if I would like to run the milling section within his newly created company
Stray dog collector and rehoming centre operator
Dun roamin stray dog collection and rehoming centre
Atherstone , Warwickshire
10.2008 - 10.2012
- Collected stray dogs in various locations ensuring safety and minimising stress for animals.
- Managed daily operations at rehoming centre overseeing animal care and facility maintenance.
- Coordinated adoption events connecting potential owners with dogs seeking forever homes.
CNC programmer, setter, operator and supervisor
Auto Engineering supplies
TAMWORTH, Staffordshire
10.1994 - 10.2008
- Programmed CNC machines to produce precision components according to technical specifications.
- Set up and calibrated CNC equipment ensuring optimal performance and product quality.
- Operated CNC machinery while adhering to strict safety and quality control standards.
- Worked up within the company from apprentice up to shopfloor supervisor managing a small young team
Education
CAD CAM Training - CAD CAM
Hexagon training
Wakefield 04.2015
NVQ Level 3 - Engineering competences
Tamworth college
Tamworth 08.1999
NVQ Level 2 - Engineering competences
Tamworth college
Tamworth 08.1997
NVQ Level 1 - Engineering competences
Tamworth college
Tamworth 08.1995
GCSEs -
Wilnecote High school
Tamworth 09.1989 - 06.1994
Skills
- CNC programming
- Precision machining
- Production supervision
- Problem-solving mindset
- Safety compliance
- Lean manufacturing
- Effective communication
- Project management
- Knowledge of metal properties
- Fixture set-up
- Machine care attitude
- Tool path creation
- Feed rate determination
- Efficiency driven
- Quality consciousness
- G-Code interpretation
- G-Code understanding
- Metalwork machining
Timeline
CNC miller, programmer, setter and supervisor
BSL Industries ltd
03.2013 - Current
CNC miller programmer setter operator
Paddock gear and engineering
10.2012 - 03.2013
Stray dog collector and rehoming centre operator
Dun roamin stray dog collection and rehoming centre
10.2008 - 10.2012
CNC programmer, setter, operator and supervisor
Auto Engineering supplies
10.1994 - 10.2008
GCSEs -
Wilnecote High school
09.1989 - 06.1994
CAD CAM Training - CAD CAM
Hexagon training
NVQ Level 3 - Engineering competences
Tamworth college
NVQ Level 2 - Engineering competences
Tamworth college
NVQ Level 1 - Engineering competences
Tamworth college