Richard Lincoln
Ashford,Kent
Summary
Highly skilled professional who is mechanically minded with strong communication skills and a keen attention to detail. Proficient in operating forklift trucks, sideloaders, counterbalance, reach trucks, combi lift trucks, and overhead cranes. Demonstrates compliance with strict company guidelines, safe working procedures, and Health and Safety directives. Possesses excellent problem-solving abilities and is committed to maintaining a safe working environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Bandsaw operator/ CNC Plasma operator
Cole Irocraft
Ashford, Kent
10.2024 - Current
- Working from detailed engineering drawings.
- Operated CNC Plasma using different thickness materials, changing consumables to suit the thickness.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment, resulting in fewer breakdowns and delays.
- Worked as part of a team, supporting overall project completion in a timely manner.
- Monitoring blade condition throughout the different processes to obtain good quality cuts.
- Constantly checking the quality of the cutting fluid, changing and adding to as required.
- Conducted quality checks on finished pieces, ensuring adherence to company standards and client expectations.
- Cleaned and managed workspace and surrounding areas, ensuring safety of fellow staff and maintaining maximum productivity.
Machine setter
Jacksons Fencing
Ashford, Kent
04.2006 - 10.2024
- Setting automated punch and saw for operation.
- Carried out precision measurements for exact calibration of machinery settings, increasing product consistency.
- Provided safe working procedure training for all employees on all machinery.
- Liaise with other department teams to ensure work is completed to the desired outcome.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks for improved long-term machine performance.
- Adhered to strict industry standards whilst performing complex machine setups, ensuring top-quality output.
- Increased production efficiency by meticulously adjusting and calibrating machinery settings.
- Maintained clean work area reducing the risk of contamination and maintaining high hygiene standards.
- Operating Sideloader lift truck, to select correct material for each job.
- Performed timely machine set-ups which resulted in reduced production delays.
- Read and accurately intepreted engineering drawings and worked to tight tolerances.
- Provide colleagues with work and communicate with them to ensure sure they know what is expected.
- Complete weekly stock checks on bulk steel and report low stock and what is required.
- Complete final checks on work according to the drawings before they leave the workshop.
Machine operator/ Lathe turner
Kent Cams
Folkestone, Kent
09.1997 - 04.2006
- Set grinding machine for high quality finish.
- Utilised specialist tools for precise machine adjustments.
- Managed waste disposal from machines responsibly.
- Operate lathe according to what is required.
Education
Btech national diploma - Information Technology
South Kent College
Ashford, Kent 09.1994 - 05.1996
GCSEs - Maths, English, French and Science
Pent Valley School
Folkestone, Kent 09.1989 - 05.1994
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Trained to safely operate forklift trucks, sideloaders, counterbalance, reach trucks and combi lift trucks
- Trained to safely operate overhead cranes
- Attention to detail
- compliant with working to strict company guidelines, safe working procedures and Health and safety directives
- Good problem solving skills
Timeline
Bandsaw operator/ CNC Plasma operator
Cole Irocraft
10.2024 - Current
Machine setter
Jacksons Fencing
04.2006 - 10.2024
Machine operator/ Lathe turner
Kent Cams
09.1997 - 04.2006
Btech national diploma - Information Technology
South Kent College
09.1994 - 05.1996
GCSEs - Maths, English, French and Science
Pent Valley School
09.1989 - 05.1994