Stephen forester
Bridgwater,Somerset
Summary
My background consists of a variety of Engineering,managerial and manufacturing roles.
I am currently a Senior Centreless Grinding Technician with strengths in problem solving, equipment maintenance and process capability.
I have a proven ability to improve productivity and ensure high-quality outcomes through meticulous quality inspection and technical troubleshooting.
Having worked in the Engineering/Aerospace industry for the last 35 years I have specific knowledge of centreless grinding, multi surface grinding, CNC machining, milling,manual lathes, robotics and electric discharge machining.
Working on parts for the likes of Safran, Rolls Royce, Ferrari and Mclaren I have extensive experience in machinery such as Cincinatti, HAAS, United Grinding, Walter, Blohm, Heidenhain, Fanuc Robotics, Siemens, Fadals and Jones and Shipman.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Centreless Grinding Technician
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
03.2022 - Current
- Providing expert guidance on Cincinnati centreless grinder settings and operations to enhance productivity.
Aerospace Engineering Technician
MB Aerospace
03.2011 - 12.2021
- Set up and operated CNC machines, ensuring precise machining and quality standards.
Workshop Manager
Premier Cars
03.2005 - 02.2011
- Managed workshop operations, including workflow scheduling, to optimise efficiency and productivity.
Operational Technician/team leader
Dairy Crest
01.2004 - 02.2005
- Set up equipment and led a team in executing operational tasks
Workshop Manager
Yealmpton Service Centre
05.1995 - 12.2003
- Led team of technicians in the delivery of high-quality vehicle repair and maintenance services.
Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer
Paignton Housing Association
09.1989 - 04.1994
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to guarantee operational efficiency.
Education
Churston Grammar School
Paignton, TOBSkills
- CNC Multisurface Grinding
- Centreless Grinding
- Multi-skilled CNC machinist and programmer
- Equipment maintenance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Highly adaptable
- Process improvement
- Quality Assurance
- Safety Appliance
- Time management
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Senior Centreless Grinding Technician
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
03.2022 - Current
Aerospace Engineering Technician
MB Aerospace
03.2011 - 12.2021
Workshop Manager
Premier Cars
03.2005 - 02.2011
Operational Technician/team leader
Dairy Crest
01.2004 - 02.2005
Workshop Manager
Yealmpton Service Centre
05.1995 - 12.2003
Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer
Paignton Housing Association
09.1989 - 04.1994
Churston Grammar School