Max Quirke

• Working in a high paced food factory, delivering safe and compliant methods of work.
• Performed complex diagnostics tests resulting in early fault detection.
• Repaired faulty systems promptly, reducing disruption in daily operations.
• Managed inventory of tools and parts, ensuring ready availability when needed.
• Conducted risk assessments prior to any repair or installation work for enhanced worker safety.
• Provided on-call emergency repairs, resulting in minimal production downtime.
• Enhanced machinery efficiency by performing regular maintenance checks.
• Identified mechanical faults, leading to increased production levels.
• Maintained health and safety standards to ensure a safe working environment.

• Shift based maintenance on both high and low speed hot steel rolling mills
• Trained and mentored Apprentices after finishing their improvement years.
• Inspection and Maintenance of 17 overhead cranes ranging from 1 tonne to 25 tonne
• Control of Large scale water system for cooling of the mill products consisting of; Water Pumps, Large sand filters and Cooling Towers
• Preventative maintenance during stoppages
• Organisation of Maintenance to be carried out at Stop periods/Outages
• Analysed and improved manufacturing processes to cut costs.
• Led by example and demonstrated company best practices.
• Worked closely with management to manage staff levels and allocate resources for production plans.
• Promoted safe and tidy work areas through inspections and cleaning checklists.
• Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness.

Following my apprenticeship I was given the roll of day mechanical fitter which was workshop based repairs and maintenance including;

• Full Gearbox refurbishments
• High Pressure water pump maintenance
• Repeat Blade changing on cold shearing blades
• Manufacturing of parts on the lathe and/or milling machines
• General Mill maintenance

• Carried out a full apprenticeship beginning with unsponsored at HETA until sponsorship with LMB after my first year
• Awarded Apprentice of the Year Award during my time at HETA
• Completed a HNC during my Apprenticeship