
Automation & Maintenance Technician with nearly 10 years experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments, including automated production systems and robotic automotive paint lines. Skilled in fault diagnosis, preventive maintenance, SCADA monitoring, and robotic programming using C++. Proven ability to reduce downtime, maintain quality standards, and support continuous production improvement.
• Operated and set up CNC brake press machinery to manufacture components to specification and quality standards.
• Interpreted technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure accurate part production.
• Performed routine inspections, quality checks, and dimensional measurements, recording results in accordance with company procedures.
• Carried out preventive maintenance and routine machine checks to support equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Trained and supported new operators, promoting safe working practices and production standards.
• Consistently achieved production targets while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Provided technical support for automated production systems in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Monitored system performance using SCADA systems and real-time production data to maintain operational efficiency.
• Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software, and equipment faults, performing root cause analysis to minimise downtime.
• Carried out die changes, film changes, machine setup, and equipment adjustments to support production requirements.
• Performed preventive maintenance and replaced worn or damaged components to ensure equipment reliability.
• Conducted quality checks and accurately recorded production, maintenance, and inspection data in line with company procedures.
• Maintained digital maintenance records, incident logs, and technical documentation.
• Worked to strict health & safety, hygiene, compliance, and quality standards while supporting uptime and production targets.
• Maintained automated robotic systems, ensuring optimal functionality in high-volume automotive paint production environment.
• Programmed and modified robotic operations using C++ to optimise production processes and maintain quality standards.
• Diagnosed and resolved robotic, sensor, software, and communication faults to minimise downtime and maintain production targets.
• Performed preventive maintenance, shutdown maintenance, calibration, configuration, and testing of robotic equipment.
• Replaced and serviced mechanical components, including paint application equipment and worn production parts, ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Documented faults, repairs, and maintenance activities while collaborating with production and engineering teams to resolve technical issues and enhance operational efficiency.
• Executed quality checks on painted car bodies, verifying finish standards, colour accuracy, and surface quality adherence to strict production requirements.