Hi, I’m
Paulo Ferreira
Scunthorpe,North Lincolnshire
Summary
Reliable maintenance engineer with production industry experience. Shares comprehensive knowledge of conveyor and motor systems. Goes above and beyond to swiftly repair and restore plant and processes. Skilled in welding and fabrication.
Knowledgeable in electrical and mechanical engineering principles for improved manufacturing capabilities. NVQ Level 3 qualified in both Electrical and Mechanical.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Barrett SteelScunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
Maintenance engineer
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Assessed equipment and material needs, sourcing cost-effective, timely solutions.
- Studied production schedules and estimated work hour requirements for timely completion of jobs.
- Researched scientific advancements to aid product design evolution.
- Upheld proactive approach to health and safety practices for safe, secure working environment.
- Carried out scheduled preventative maintenance requests on all machines, processes and assembly lines.
- Diagnosed and resolved issues promptly through mechanical and electrical fault-finding exercises.
- Conducted welding and fabrication tasks, focusing on precision and quality.
- Utilised machining processes such as turning, milling and grinding to create precision components.
- Minimised plant breakdowns with rigorous Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of equipment maintenance activities and repairs.
- Helped to reduce carbon footprint by efficient utilisation of energy usage and waste disposal.
- Monitored and controlled inventory levels for spare parts for optimal stock levels.
- Liaised with contractors and third parties to facilitate specialist maintenance.
- Established robust programmes of work to meet production targets.
- Enhanced manufacturing systems and equipment to meet evolving production demands.
- Responded to plant breakdowns and emergency callouts.
- Optimised equipment performance through routine inspections and adjustments.
Barrett SteelScunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
Machine operator
01.2019 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Monitored material use and reported replenishment needs to management.
- Calibrated machines regularly to maintain peak performance levels, improving operational efficiency.
- Kept machinery well-maintained in line with safety regulations.
- Monitored machine function and performance, quickly diagnosing malfunctions to reduce operational downtime.
- Removed and appropriately stored processed workpieces.
- Maintained all type machinery( from industrial Saws, Drills, Shot Baster line, spine rollers, etc. in good working condition to avoid malfunctions.
- Cleared debris and waste from working areas, maintaining safe conditions.
- Liaised with engineering team to resolve breakdowns.
- Inspected machine output to assess conformity to specifications.
- Completed daily documentation, updating operational records and company logs.
- Checked quality of raw materials to aid quality assurance procedures.
- Manipulated materials to meet desired standards.
- Regulated machine controls to meet strict specifications governing characteristic of output.
- Read and interpreted schematics, diagrams and work instructions to verify requirements.
- Measured and kept records of manufactured products.
- Feed raw materials into semi-automated machines and assisted in assembly line.
- Monitored machines to detect malfunctions, bottlenecks or damage.
- Disposed of cutting waste material for clean and tidy work spaces.
PD PortsScunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
Stevedore
01.2015 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Kept accurate summaries of moving and loading procedures for company records and reference.
- Carried out basic crane maintenance for continued smooth running of essential equipment.
- Communicated across large distances using hand signals and radio systems.
- Bounded loads to cranes for safe transportation.
- Coordinated with ground operators and interpreted hand and verbal signals for smooth-running operations.
- Upheld impeccable health and safety standards, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Assessed loads to calculate weight and determined crane lifting capacity to prevent overload.
- Cleaned and generally maintained crane hoisting mechanism.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of crane operation and functions to complete tasks efficiently and safely.
- Guided cranes to carry out tasks requiring precision.
- Inspected crane at beginning and end of every shift to identify any potential faults.
- Selected appropriate safety equipment to control risk of site hazards.
- Calculated loads' centre of gravity to maximise efficiency of crane operations.
- Assisted in orderly and safe movement of heavy loads.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
- Replenished stock and processed deliveries to maximise product availability.
- Completed basic maintenance on material handling equipment, minimising downtime with regular care.
- Operated forklifts to lift and move heavy cargo to designated areas.
- Tracked storage locations within warehouses, maintaining smooth-running retrieval operations.
- Followed safety guidelines when operating in hazardous environments.
- Loaded vehicles using best practices to avoid over-weight or balance issues.
arcelorMittalScunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
Overhead crane operator
10.2014 - 12.2014
Job overview
- Consulted Site Manager plan at start of shift to complete required tasks within assigned deadlines with limited supervision.
- Raised and lowered jobs and booms to move equipment or materials.
- Maintained robotic and mechatronic equipment to meet industry standards.
- Assessed loads to calculate weight and determined crane lifting capacity to prevent overload.
- Performed high risk work while respecting occupational safety procedures.
- Selected appropriate safety equipment to control risk of site hazards.
- Determined crane load and evenly distributed weights to avoid accidents.
- Upheld impeccable health and safety standards, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in orderly and safe movement of heavy loads.
- Loaded and unloaded construction supplies and materials within desired timeframes.
- Carried out basic crane maintenance for continued smooth running of essential equipment.
- Communicated across large distances using hand signals and radio systems.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of crane operation and functions to complete tasks efficiently and safely.
- Set up crane and rigging tools to prepare for specific lifting activities.
- Inspected crane at beginning and end of every shift to identify any potential faults.
- Calculated loads' centre of gravity to maximise efficiency of crane operations.
- Performed routine, preventative maintenance on crane and other essential equipment.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Barrett SteelScunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
Warehouse operator
03.2006 - 12.2013
Job overview
- Accurately staged and sorted products for loading, improving timely dispatch processes.
- Picked and despatched high-volume orders accurately.
- Operated forklift and low level order picker with precision.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Prepared warehouse spaces for audit, ensuring orderly access to stock and supplies.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Loaded packaged goods on to trucks for shipping.
- Attended shift briefings to understand work requirements.
- Maintained high levels of cleanliness in working areas, meeting compliance standards for health, safety and hygiene regulations.
- Moved stock around by hand, using forklift truck or lifting gear.
- Performed tagging and labelling of warehouse inventory.
- Cleaned and tidied work areas to meet inspection requirements.
- Operated lifting equipment to transport and store stock.
Education
HETA - TRAINNING ASSOCIATION LTDScunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
NVQ Level 3 from Electrical Maintenance
05.2023 - 01.2024
HETA - TRAINNING ASSOCIATION LTDScunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
NVQ Level 3 from Mechanical Maintenance
01.2024 - 04.2024
Skills
- Root Cause Analysis
- Circuit diagram interpretation
- System testing
- Mechanical knowledge
- Soldering
- Machine maintenance
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Drawing interpretation
- Computer literate
- Welding repairs
- Planned Preventative Maintenance
- Troubleshooting electrical breakdowns
- Electrical fault finding
- Technical drawing
- Wiring schematics
Affiliations
- My hobby and my actual project is rebuild an old car.
Languages
Portuguese
Advanced
English
Upper intermediate
Spanish
Beginner
Timeline
HETA - TRAINNING ASSOCIATION LTD
NVQ Level 3 from Mechanical Maintenance
01.2024 - 04.2024
HETA - TRAINNING ASSOCIATION LTD
NVQ Level 3 from Electrical Maintenance
05.2023 - 01.2024
Maintenance engineer
Barrett Steel
01.2022 - Current
Machine operator
Barrett Steel
01.2019 - 12.2022
Stevedore
PD Ports
01.2015 - 12.2018
Overhead crane operator
arcelorMittal
10.2014 - 12.2014
Warehouse operator
Barrett Steel
03.2006 - 12.2013
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