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MICHAEL LAWSON

Westbury,Wiltshire

Summary

Experienced Wiring Technician known for precision and high quality work with over 25 years experience in the industry . Working for small businesses as well as international companies has allowed the development of a broad range of experiences and an ever expanding skill set .Also being a submariner for the Royal Navy and completing 4 years at a Nautical Boarding School, instilled great discipline, teamwork, leadership and attention to detail.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Electronics Wiring Technicain

ABDynamics
Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
01.2012 - Current

Skilled in assembling vulnerable road user Robotics by interpenetrating electrical and mechanical schematic drawings..Main technician in the development of 4 new products from development to production. Producing build guides and clear work instructions. Collaborating with Lead engineers to enhance excising and new products. Provide training for new and current staff for new and excising products. Proficient in all wiring practices , crimping, soldering, looming, lacing, box build , chassis build, motors, mechanical assembly and PCB assembly.

  • Successfully met tight deadlines under pressure situations by effective time management.
  • Ensured high quality wiring installation for client satisfaction.
  • Troubleshot electrical issues efficiently, ensuring minimal downtime in operations.

Wiring technician

Alcatel Lucent
Swindon, Wiltshire
02.2008 - 12.2011

Network and server cabinet wiring for Network Rail and the Highways agency. Executing onsite of network cabling and switches for the Highway agency complete motorway camera system . installation of network cabling, servers and power cabinets for Network rails new communication centre.

  • Demonstrated expertise in reading and interpreting technical drawings, leading to successful project completion.
  • Executed precise cable terminations for reliable connections in networking projects.
  • Ensured high quality wiring installation for client satisfaction.
  • Assembled components in electrical and electronic systems.

Production Manager, Electronics

APM Electronics
WESTBURY, Wiltshire
06.2004 - 02.2008
  • Managed project timelines for successful product delivery.
  • Overseeing and training of staff
  • Developed production plans covering schedules, quality goals and labour requirements.
  • Wire cutting machine operator and crimp and press operator
  • Provided quotations to manufacture specialised goods and products, working out time to build and parts required,
  • Key team member helping with all manufacturing of looms, cable assemblies and box builds. Crimping , soldering and PCB boards.

Education

BTEC Level 3 Advanced Electronic Engineering - Electronics

PEARSONS
Westbury, Wiltshire
04.2012 - 07.2012

SUBMARINE MEM CAREER COARSE - Submarine systems

ROYAL NAVY
Plymouth
02.1997 - 11.1997

MEMCC(SM) DIESEL WATCHKEEPING COURSE - Engineering

ROYAL NAVY
Gosport, Hampshire
07.1997 - 07.1997

8 x GCSEs - Secondary education

Welsh Joint Eduction Committee
Anglesey, N.wales
06.1986 - 07.1990

Skills

  • Soldering/ Crimping expertise
  • PCB assembly and soldering
  • Electronic/ Mechanical assembly
  • Wiring assemblies
  • Prototyping
  • IPC-A-610
  • Electrical/ Mechanical schematics
  • Cable installation
  • Product knowledge

Affiliations

  • I am a keen upcycler and enjoy turning old things into new.
  • Woodwork/ crafting and DIY
  • Music and films/shows

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

BTEC Level 3 Advanced Electronic Engineering - Electronics

PEARSONS
04.2012 - 07.2012

Electronics Wiring Technicain

ABDynamics
01.2012 - Current

Wiring technician

Alcatel Lucent
02.2008 - 12.2011

Production Manager, Electronics

APM Electronics
06.2004 - 02.2008

MEMCC(SM) DIESEL WATCHKEEPING COURSE - Engineering

ROYAL NAVY
07.1997 - 07.1997

SUBMARINE MEM CAREER COARSE - Submarine systems

ROYAL NAVY
02.1997 - 11.1997

8 x GCSEs - Secondary education

Welsh Joint Eduction Committee
06.1986 - 07.1990
MICHAEL LAWSON