Thomas Fry
London,Essex
Summary
Diligent and Reliable, boasting 9+ years of hands on industry experience, learning from the ground up - always working toward the next step to progress further personally and professionally, emphasising the commitment shown over a long period of time towards striving for excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Manager
Gratnells International Unipessoal
Setubal, Setubal
2024.06 - 2026.05
- Supervised daily operations of a busy shift, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff, enhancing team performance and productivity through hands-on guidance.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to optimise efficiency and meet production targets.
- Resolved operational issues promptly by implementing effective problem-solving strategies and communication.
- Facilitated staff meetings to communicate objectives, share updates, and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Checked work throughout production phases for good quality control.
- Logged daily manufacturing activities and prepared reports for management.
- Identified and resolved staff and resource deficiencies impacting production.
- Acted as a liaison between staff and upper management, effectively communicating feedback and suggestions for improvements.
Injection Moulding Technician
Gratnells LTD
Harlow., Essex.
2021.05 - 2024.06
- Monitored production processes to identify and resolve issues promptly
- Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery
- Set up moulds and adjusted parameters for optimal production efficiency
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow and reduce downtime
- Trained junior technicians on machine operations and safety protocols
- Documented production data and maintained accurate records
- Set up equipment to test and verify functionality and performance.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations during all manufacturing processes
- Performed diagnostics and troubleshooting to evaluate equipment performance and increase reliability.
- Cooperated with staff and other contractors to finish or hand over tasks smoothly for successful project completion.
- Disassembled faulty equipment, repaired defective components and reassembled machinery to complete maintenance tasks.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to develop maintenance strategies for critical equipment.
- Interpreted manuals and manufacturer instructions to assemble, install and troubleshoot devices.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Apprentice Injection Moulding Technician
Gratnells LTD
Harlow., Essex.
2017.01 - 2021.05
- Operated injection moulding machines to produce high-quality components.
- Assisted in setting up moulds and adjusting machine settings for production.
- Shadowed supervisor and senior staff to learn a wide range of simple and complex techniques.
- Used observation and active listening to gain thorough understanding of processes and practices.
- Learned theoretical and practical skills by attending classes and workshops on specific job aspects.
- Completed tests, assessments and evaluations to check learning progress and skill levels, reviewing results to identify knowledge gaps.
- Established excellent working relationships with staff, creating positive learning environment and fostering collaboration.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Harlow College
Harlow2021-01
NVQ Level 2 - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Harlow College
Harlow2018-01
GCSEs - Secondary Education
Sir Charles Kao SCK UTC
Harlow2016-01
Skills
- Team building
- Quality control
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- 9 years of hands-on experience with all aspects of injection moulding, manufacturing, automation, and maintenance
- KPI management and recording for Continuous Improvement Projects
Languages
Portuguese
Intermediate
B1
Certification
- Counter Balance Fork truck Licence
- Overhead Crane / Lifiting Equipment Training.
- Scissor Lift Training.
Interests
- Friends and Family
- Football
- Music
- Cooking
Accomplishments
- Achieved an overall grade of a "distinction" across both Advanced Manufacturing Diplomas, Spanning 5 Years of dedicated, hard work.
- Awarded the "Heart4Harlow" apprentice of the year award in 2019, recognising my dedication to my diploma.
Timeline
Shift Manager
Gratnells International Unipessoal
2024.06 - 2026.05
Injection Moulding Technician
Gratnells LTD
2021.05 - 2024.06
Apprentice Injection Moulding Technician
Gratnells LTD
2017.01 - 2021.05
NVQ Level 3 - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Harlow College
NVQ Level 2 - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Harlow College
GCSEs - Secondary Education
Sir Charles Kao SCK UTC