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Nicholas Pashley
Ilkeston,Derbyshire
Summary
CNC Machine Operator skilled in operating and maintaining CNC milling and lathe machines. Achieves high-quality output by selecting optimal tools and equipment, ensuring precision in all manufacturing processes. Dedicated to adhering to strict safety guidelines and quality standards throughout all operations.
Eager to contribute passion and dedicated to future CNC roles,supporting team objectives and organisational success.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
CNC Machine Operator
Assist Engineering
08.2025 - Current
- Operated CNC machines with precision, adhering to strict manufacturing specifications and safety guidelines.
- Closely monitored CNC machine operations, ensuring machines continued to generate high-quality and accurate outputs.
- Operated and maintained both CNC milling and lathe machines.
- Selected proper tools and equipment to manufacture quality parts.
- Followed safety guidelines and best practices when removing and disposing of swarf.
- Kept CNC machines in excellent, efficient and safe working order by performing regular inspections, performing maintenance where required.
- Manipulated metals, demonstrating working knowledge of materials' properties.
- Followed health and safety procedures and used PPE to minimise injury risks.
- Used templates and aligned drills, dies and cutters to adjust machinery.
- Disposed of waste materials appropriately and safely.
- Set-up machines for various jobs for high-quality manufacturing and waste reduction.
- Operated a wide range of CNC machines with ease, including drilling, milling and grinding machines.
- Troubleshot CNC machine malfunctions, quickly identifying and rectifying issues to prevent production delays.
- Read diagrams and work orders to coordinate machine schedule.
- Programmed CNC machines using CAD and CAM software to produce components to exact specifications.
- Assessed and evaluated finished products for quality control purposes.
- Optimised material usage, calculating efficient layouts to reduce waste and lower production costs.
- Managed preparation and loading of raw materials and parts onto CNC machines, ready for milling, grinding or drilling.
- Fabricated metal parts to meet precise specifications.
- Cut and shaped metal using appropriate tools to avoid damage or waste.
- Carried out test runs to assess metal working machines.
- Efficiently attended to, fault-found and resolved CNC machine malfunctions during product development.
- Fostered a culture of teamwork and respect among colleagues, promoting a positive and productive work environment.
- Viewed and edited product dimensions and design using CAD software.
- Operated and maintained drilling and grinding machines to ensure precise completion of production work.
CNC Machine Operator
TK Engineering and Gear Cutting LTD
, Nottingham
10.1992 - 07.2025
- Operated CNC machines with precision to ensure adherence to strict manufacturing specifications and safety guidelines.
- Selected optimal tools and equipment to ensure manufacturing of high-quality parts.
- Maintained CNC machines in optimal, efficient, and safe working order through regular inspections and necessary maintenance.
- Manipulated metals to enhance understanding of materials' properties and applications.
- Implemented health and safety procedures and utilised PPE to minimise injury risks.
- Conducted thorough quality inspections of finished products produced within CNC machines to ensure precision and adherence to specifications.
- Aligned templates and adjusted machinery to optimise precision in production processes.
- Managed disposal of waste materials in a compliant and secure manner.
- Set up machinery for diverse manufacturing jobs to enhance production efficiency and ensure high-quality outcomes.
- Operated a wide range of CNC machines, including drilling, milling, and grinding machines, to ensure precision manufacturing.
- Troubleshot CNC machine malfunctions efficiently, ensuring rapid identification and resolution of issues.
- Conducted regular maintenance on CNC machinery to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Coordinated machine scheduling by reading diagrams and work orders to optimise production efficiency.
- Operated CNC machines to modify and finish various materials including metal, wood, and plastics.
- Operated CNC machines using CAD and CAM software to manufacture components to precise specifications.
- Utilised precision measuring instruments to ensure dimensions of finished components adhere to quality standards.
- Cultivated a culture of teamwork and respect among colleagues, enhancing collaboration and communication.
- Facilitated development of job safety analyses to enhance workplace safety standards.
- Optimised material utilisation by meticulously verifying programmed cuts and measurements.
- Oversaw machine operations to identify defects and implement necessary adjustments.
- Secured high-quality materials from suppliers, negotiating favourable terms to optimise production budgets.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions for new apprentices, sharing knowledge and skills.
CNC Turner Tech1
Green Tweed
, Nottingham
07.2008 - 08.2009
- Inspected machines to determine functionality and performance, managing wear and tear.
- Applied roughing and finishing operations to improve surface finish and minimise errors.
- Applied Mathematics skills to calculate unspecified dimensions and machine settings.
- Removed swarf and chips to clean turning lathe and work area, maintaining sanitation standards.
- Used gauges, micrometers and dial indicators to scrutinise workpieces, validating conformance with specifications.
- Followed health and safety procedures and used PPE to minimise injury risks.
- Used precision measuring instruments to evaluate fabricated and assembled metal parts, determining accuracy.
- Managed inventory of raw materials and cutting tools to ensure uninterrupted production schedules.
- Disposed of waste materials appropriately and safely.
- Read and interpreted drawings and specifications to verify suitable material, procedures and sequence of operations and machine settings.
- Performed quality control checks using micrometres, calipers, and other precision measuring instruments.
- Selected appropriate tools, speeds, and feeds to maximise efficiency and surface finish quality.
- Used templates and aligned drills, dies and cutters to adjust machinery.
- Oversaw machine operation to identify defects and made necessary adjustments.
- Fabricated metal parts to meet precise specifications.
- Lifted, carried and assembled machines on site to use for construction projects.
- Carried out test runs to assess metal working machines.
- Removed inadequate workpieces to maximise conformity to specifications.
- Machined plastics and metal substitutes following specifications outlined in production orders.
- Prepared and organised cutting and shaping tools to use for construction projects.
- Formed metal stock and castings to achieve correct share during complex process.
- Monitored CNC machines during operation to detect any signs of malfunction or deviation from specifications.
Education
City and Guilds - PART 2 COMPUTER-AIDED ENGINEERING
The People’s College
Nottingham01-1998
Skills
- CNC machine tools
- CNC metal cutting
- Machine setup
- Quality assurance focus
Interests
Timeline
CNC Machine Operator
Assist Engineering
08.2025 - Current
CNC Turner Tech1
Green Tweed
07.2008 - 08.2009
CNC Machine Operator
TK Engineering and Gear Cutting LTD
10.1992 - 07.2025
City and Guilds - PART 2 COMPUTER-AIDED ENGINEERING
The People’s College