Scott Boden
Oldham,uk
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in foundry management and metallurgical analysis. Proficient in molten metal handling, metal pouring techniques, and workshop organization. Proven ability to optimize productivity, enhance efficiency, and maintain strict safety compliance. Career goal focuses on leveraging craftsmanship excellence to drive innovation in the foundry industry.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Moulder coremaker and operator
weir minerals Europe
Todmorden, Calderdale
2022.04 - 2025.12
- Assisted in developing design plans which led to enhanced product quality.
- Supported maintenance efforts by regularly cleaning machinery to ensure operational efficiency.
- Guided new employees to foster a productive workforce.
- Operated industrial machinery to create moulds.
- Carried out routine machine checks ensuring consistent production output.
- Eliminated production errors via meticulous workmanship and attention to detail.
- Reduced material waste during production process due to efficient planning.
- Ensured safety standards for reduced accidents in the workplace.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols with constant vigilance.
- Lifted heavy weights using best moving and handling practices to avoid injury.
Melting supervisor
killner&hitchinson
Huddersfield, Kirklees
2020.04 - 2022.04
- Optimised melting processes to enhance output.
- Facilitated team efforts to meet production targets.
- Oversaw furnace operations to boost operational efficiency.
- Conducted equipment maintenance checks to ensure continuous production.
- Performed regular inspections to verify compliance with safety regulations.
- Guided new employees in skill development.
- Complied with environmental regulations while managing hazardous materials.
- Followed safety protocols and PPE requirements to mitigate risks.
- Managed casting processes and implemented necessary adjustments.
- Checked equipment calibration and verified settings for quality assurance.
- Recorded cycle times and data for production reviews.
- Reviewed manufacturing processes to reduce costs.
- Tracked supply levels to proactively address shortages and maintain schedules.
- Supervised worker activities while enforcing safety standards.
foundry team leader
premier castings LTD
Oldham, Lancashire
2000.01 - 2020.03
- Assisted teams in developing strategies for improved performance levels.
- Encouraged open communication to enhance work culture.
- Supported innovative solutions that increased output without compromising quality.
- Aided negotiations resulting in favourable outcomes during challenging situations.
- Coordinated project activities for timely delivery.
- Organised tasks based on urgency to optimise workload distribution.
- Delegated duties to maximise team members' skills.
- Guided the team in overcoming challenges by identifying skills gaps.
- Resolved customer complaints to maintain high service standards.
- Facilitated onboarding for new hires to ensure effective training.
Education
Apprenticeship - team leading
instructus group
Oldham 2015.11 - 2016.11
NVQ Level 2 - manufacturing operations
north lancs training group
Accrington, Lancashire 2007.02 - 2008.02
Certificate of Higher Education - grey and ductile iron metallurgy basics
icme
uk 2017.04 - 2017.04
Skills
- Core assembly and productivity optimization
- Workshop organization and safety compliance
- Metal pouring and melting expertise
- Defect repair and equipment maintenance
- Material science and metallurgical analysis
- Mould troubleshooting and scrap management
- Foundry management and efficiency improvement
- Precision handling techniques and quality assurance
- Casting defect identification and safety awareness
- Project management and driving licenses
Affiliations
- fitness
- family
- holidays
Timeline
Moulder coremaker and operator
weir minerals Europe
2022.04 - 2025.12
Melting supervisor
killner&hitchinson
2020.04 - 2022.04
Certificate of Higher Education - grey and ductile iron metallurgy basics
icme
2017.04 - 2017.04
Apprenticeship - team leading
instructus group
2015.11 - 2016.11
NVQ Level 2 - manufacturing operations
north lancs training group
2007.02 - 2008.02
foundry team leader
premier castings LTD
2000.01 - 2020.03