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NOE FARINHA

Thetford,Norfolk

Summary

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.

Overview

3
3
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Brake Press Operator

Allaway Accoustics
Thetford
2024.05 - 2026.06

• 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.

Process operator / Maintenance Technician

Baxter Healthcare
Thetford
2020.01 - 2024.04

• 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.

Robotics Technician

Volkswagen AutoEuropa
Setúbal
2016.06 - 2019.12

• 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.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - I.T - Computer Technician

ATEC, Volkswagen.
Setubal, Portugal
2013.09 - 2016.05

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Brake Press Operator

Allaway Accoustics
2024.05 - 2026.06

Process operator / Maintenance Technician

Baxter Healthcare
2020.01 - 2024.04

Robotics Technician

Volkswagen AutoEuropa
2016.06 - 2019.12

Certificate of Higher Education - I.T - Computer Technician

ATEC, Volkswagen.
2013.09 - 2016.05

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NOE FARINHA