Paul Phillips
Penmaenmawr ,Conwy
Summary
Reliable Production Operator with knack for improving workflow and ensuring high-quality output. Known for reducing equipment downtime through proactive maintenance and troubleshooting. Committed to fostering safe and productive work environment, contributing to team success and operational efficiency.
Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn. Holds reliable work history and meticulous record of attendance. I have 20+ years experience of forklift truck driving and maintenance, loading and unloading of lorries. I am a good and reliable team player with a willingness to learn new skills. Friendly and approachable with a keen work ethic. Outside of work I enjoy music, sports and animals, I have a dog that I take on long walks and I'm a keen paddleboard user and enjoy getting out on my bike.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work history
Production operator ( Aggregate )
Derbyshire specialists aggregate
Bangor , Gwynedd
03.2002 - 07.2025
- Coordinated with other departments for seamless end-to-end production processes.
- Operated heavy machinery with due diligence, reducing risk of damage or injury.
- Ensured product quality by adhering to company standards and procedures.
- Handled high-volume production orders whilst maintaining consistent quality control measures.
- Identified potential issues during the production process, preventing unnecessary downtime.
- Executed production tasks, resulting in timely delivery of orders.
- Monitored machine outputs, ensuring optimal performance at all times.
- Helped maintain safety standards for reduced workplace accidents.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery to prevent operational delays.
- Covered for the yard manager when he was on leave taking charge of 4 staff members. Organising transport for finished orders, ordering new stock, dealing with customers face to face and sorting out maintenance and repairs of plant machinery.
Sheet metal fabricator
Lindgran Rayproof
Stevenage , Hertfordshire
05.1992 - 02.2002
- Used computer-aided design software for creating precise designs.
- Utilised grinders and sanders to finish surfaces smoothly after cutting or welding duties.
- Bent metal sheets into desired shapes using hand or power tools, achieving design goals.
- Trained new staff members on sheet metal fabrication processes to boost team productivity.
- Cut large sheets of metal into usable sizes with power shears for project efficiency.
- Bent tubes, pipes or bars using heavy machinery as per project needs.
- Maintained clean work area, promoting a safe and efficient working environment.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of heavy materials, enabling smooth workflow.
- Fabricated metallic parts for client-specific projects.
Sheet metal fabricator/ engineer
Environmental Technology
Woolmer Green, Hertfordshire
06.1984 - 04.1992
- Read complex blueprints accurately, ensuring accurate fabrications.
- Operated sheet metal fabrication machinery to increase productivity.
- Utilised grinders and sanders to finish surfaces smoothly after cutting or welding duties.
- Bent metal sheets into desired shapes using hand or power tools, achieving design goals.
- Worked efficiently on multiple projects simultaneously whilst meeting deadlines promptly.
- Ensured precise measurements with use of vernier calipers, micrometers and other measuring tools.
- Removed rough spots using portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
- Safely operated heavy machinery to perform operations to highest standards.
Education
Certificate of Training - Fire Safety
Anglesey Fire Protection
Benllech, Anglesey 10.2004 -
Plant licence - Plant machinery
Plant Master
Bangor 2003
Y.T.S in Engineering - Sheet metal fabrication, welding and computers.
De Havland college
Welwyn Garden City1985
GCSEs - Mathematics, English, science, Technical studies.
Sele School
Hertford 1984
Skills
- Mastery of hand tools
- Time organisation
- Knowledge of industrial equipment
- Take-Charge attitude
- Forklift training
- Repair and installation experience
- Proficient with manufacturing systems
- Good visual acuity
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Maintaining machinery
- Material handling
- Packaging operations
- Heavy lifting
- Machinery operation
- Basic plant maintenance
- Team player
- Keen problem solver
- Safety awareness
- Machine and equipment repairing
- Pallet jack operation
- CNC machine operation
Timeline
Certificate of Training - Fire Safety
Anglesey Fire Protection
10.2004 -
Production operator ( Aggregate )
Derbyshire specialists aggregate
03.2002 - 07.2025
Sheet metal fabricator
Lindgran Rayproof
05.1992 - 02.2002
Sheet metal fabricator/ engineer
Environmental Technology
06.1984 - 04.1992
Plant licence - Plant machinery
Plant Master
Y.T.S in Engineering - Sheet metal fabrication, welding and computers.
De Havland college
GCSEs - Mathematics, English, science, Technical studies.
Sele School
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