Ricky Hutchinson
Shotton colliery,County Durham
Summary
Hardworking and dependable individual with a strong commitment to achieving results. A proactive team player who also thrives when working independently. Demonstrates a level of initiative and reliability, consistently contributing to team success and delivering outcomes efficiently. Adaptable and focused, with a positive approach to problem- solving and task completion. Although my background is mostly in factory type environments, I can apply myself to undertake any role that Is needed with the correct training.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
CNC machine operator
Thermal Transfer Technology
2025.07 - Current
CNC machine running
Using software based programming
Basic maintenance of machines
Job planning and target driven deadlines
Luthier / Team leader / Retail
Lamaq guitars and East Durham Guitars
2019.10 - 2025.07
- Woodworking ( Guitar based)
- Planning of manufacturing
- Machine running CNC , Laser , various wood working machines
- Paint spraying
- Design work CAD /CAM
- Machine maintenance
- Retail and online selling
- Website building/maintaining
- leading a small team
- Customer service
- Money Handling
Machine operator
Metromail mailing house
2011.05 - 2019.01
- Setting and running poly-wrap machines(sitma)
- Basic maintenance on machines
- Running a small team of up to 4 people
- Training new staff in certain elements of the role
- Running and setting of software and hardware designed to print sensitive information i.e. addresses and information
Warehouse Plastics Factory Team Leader
Gem plastics / Northern freight
Peterlee, Durham
2009.10 - 2011.05
- Order making, organizing logistics for delivery on a daily basis
- Loading and unloading
- Leading a team of up to 4 people
- Stock taking and ordering
- Various computer tasks i.e. email spreadsheets etc.
Barman (part time)
Shotton comrades
2006.07 - 2009.09
Education
Foundation Degree - Public and Community Services
Leeds Metropolitan University
DurhamNational diploma - Popular Music
Leeds University
DurhamBTEC first diploma - Popular Music
DurhamLevel 2 Key skills - IT and communications
DurhamNVQ - manufacturing processes
Level 2 - computer programming
PeterleeTimeline
CNC machine operator
Thermal Transfer Technology
2025.07 - Current
Luthier / Team leader / Retail
Lamaq guitars and East Durham Guitars
2019.10 - 2025.07
Machine operator
Metromail mailing house
2011.05 - 2019.01
Warehouse Plastics Factory Team Leader
Gem plastics / Northern freight
2009.10 - 2011.05
Barman (part time)
Shotton comrades
2006.07 - 2009.09
Foundation Degree - Public and Community Services
Leeds Metropolitan University
National diploma - Popular Music
Leeds University