TONY REED
Cullompton,Devon
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in precision measurement and CAD proficiency, adept at fulfilling customer requirements and enhancing operational efficiency through process improvement. Demonstrates excellence in production scheduling, automated systems operation, and quality control techniques, ensuring equipment maintenance and safety. Proven track record in project management and team leadership, driving manufacturing processes and assembly improvements with innovative thinking under pressure. Committed to advancing career goals by leveraging skills in operational efficiency and process improvement to achieve organisational success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work history
Production engineer /QC/Purchasing/Store-man/Welding supervisor/software/
Loglogic
Cullompton, Devon
03.2022 - 07.2025
- Oversaw quality control for welding department during company expansion.
- Managed production processes across entire organisation to enhance efficiency.
- Executed welding tasks to support production demands as needed.
- Coordinated job delivery to workstations, maintaining operational flow of saws and lasers.
- Received materials and maintained optimal stock levels for uninterrupted workflow.
- Created and completed work orders to ensure timely project progression.
- Nesting parts using Bysoft and integrating new designs from Solidworks.
- Increased production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles.
- Monitored production metrics, identified areas of improvement.
- Reduced machine downtime with regular preventive maintenance.
- Coordinated with design team, achieved optimal product specifications.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives resulting in better performance metrics.
- Streamlined assembly process to enhance productivity.
- Incorporated quality assurance checks throughout the production line for faultless products.
Welder / Fabricator
Loglogic
Cullompton, Devon
04.2012 - 07.2025
- Led welding department in fabrication of low ground pressure tracked vehicles for global distribution.
- Interpreted technical drawings using SolidWorks and AutoCAD to ensure precise manufacturing.
- Utilised computer access to retrieve dimensions and specifications for production projects.
- Contributed to an award-winning company renowned for specialist machinery and prototype design.
- Performed technical drawings interpretation accurately, minimising errors in final output.
- Delivered quality workmanship with adherence to required standards.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MIG, TIG and stick welding for varied project requirements.
- Fabricated large steel structures to precise specifications.
- Maintained high production levels through proficient use of various welding techniques.
- Constructed metal components by reading detailed blueprints.
- Developed comprehensive knowledge of metallurgy to enhance fabrication quality.
- Utilised hand tools efficiently, speeding up fabrication processes.
- Improved workflow efficiency by maintaining clean and organised work areas.
- Welded stainless steel and aluminium materials for diverse applications.
- Cut materials with precision using power saws, achieving accurate results.
- Operated grinders, clamps and drills to safety standards.
- Fabricated component pieces and built structures from start to finished product.
- Detected welding defects and performed required repairs.
- Used flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions in welding.
- Safely operated heavy machinery to perform operations to highest standards.
- Interpreted engineering drawings to meet required fabrication specifications.
- Controlled weld shrinkage and prevented distortion by applying optimally balanced welding sequences.
Welder/Fabricator/Mechanic
R & R Restorations
Tiverton, Devon
05.2011 - 04.2012
- Founded Classic car restoration company while employed at South Boats, leading to increased demand and operational challenges
- Delivered quality workmanship with adherence to required standards.
- Maintained high standards of workmanship with attention to detail during repairs.
- Improved customer satisfaction with efficient and thorough servicing tasks.
Welder/Fabricator
South Boats Ltd
East Cowes, Isle of Wight
05.2011 - 12.2011
- Renegotiated contract with P&O for south boats, ensuring continuity of operations.
- Selected skilled team from Lyme Boats to maintain project momentum.
- Successfully achieved contractual completion date for P&O vessel.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MIG, TIG and stick welding for varied project requirements.
- Collaborated effectively with team members for project completion.
- Completed complex welding tasks for customer satisfaction.
Welder/Fabricator
Lyme Boats Ltd
Exeter, Devon
07.2010 - 05.2011
- Became a welder fabricator for Lyme Boats, contributing significantly to the fabrication team.
- Passed weld code tests, achieving Lloyds specification for 6mm to 30mm aluminium.
- Supported construction of UK's first class III wind farm vessel through expert fabrication techniques.
- Welded stainless steel and aluminium materials for diverse applications.
- Delivered quality workmanship with adherence to required standards.
- Performed technical drawings interpretation accurately, minimising errors in final output.
- Collaborated effectively with team members for project completion.
Welder/Fabricator/Mechanic
Minor Miracles, Classic Car Restoration
Tiverton, Devon
05.1996 - 05.2010
- Acquired welding skills on the job, becoming a highly skilled welder over ten years.
- Served as main welder and mechanic, delivering quality repairs and rebuilds for classic cars.
- Executed panel replacements and fabricated bespoke panels for unique vehicle requirements.
- Contributed to Minor Miracles' recognition as a leading Morris Minor restoration company.
- Achieved multiple awards at concourse shows, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship.
- Developed extensive experience in mechanical tasks through hands-on assignments.
- Led projects that involved intricate restorations of classic vehicles, ensuring high standards.
Level 1 & 2 Roofer
Hewitt & Seatherton Roofing
Tiverton, UK
06.1995 - 06.1996
- Began career as a roofer at Hewitt & Seatherton, appreciating practical work and travel.
- Progressed from labour worker to skilled slate and tiler through hands-on experience.
- Collaborated effectively in teams to ensure timely completion of projects.
Education
Bysoft software facility - Cam cutting software, Cam bending software
Bysoft
Coventry 10/2024 - 10/2024
BS EN ISO 18273:2004 - Aluminium TIG covers all butt welds and all fillet welds, BS 2901 pt 2 1990. 1.6mm - Stainless TIG covers all butt welds and all fillet welds
Bridgewater College
Bridgwater, Somerset 08/2017 - 08/2017
BS EN 287 - Structural MIG Aluminium overhead covers everything from 3mm - 30mm to Lloyds Code specification
Lyme Boats Ltd
Exeter, Devon 06/2011 - 06/2011
BS 4872 - BS EN 440 G3 Si1, BS EN 439 M14. 12-15 LPM - MIG Mild steel overhead covers everything to 30mm
Bridgwater College
Bridgwater, Somerset 06/2003 - 06/2003
Level 1 & 2 Roofing - slate tiling
East Devon College
Tiverton, Devon 04/1996 - 08/1996
6 GCSEs - English, Maths, Art & Design, Science, Design Technology, German
Tiverton High School
Tiverton, Devon 09.1991 - 6 1995
Motor Vehicle - undefined
Tiverton High School
Tiverton, Devon 09.1993 - 6 1995
Certificate of Higher Education - lift truck
FTT
Cullompton, Devon 12/2023 - 12/2023
Skills
- Precision measurement and CAD proficiency
- Customer requirements fulfillment
- Production scheduling and planning
- Operational efficiency and process improvement
- Automated production systems operation
- Quality control tools and techniques
- Equipment maintenance and safety consciousness
- Project management and team leadership
- Manufacturing processes and assembly improvement
- Innovative thinking under pressure
Custom
- Underwater photography
- Classic cars
- Motor biking
Affiliations
- Classic car car restoration , underwater photography , scuba diving , motorbikes
Timeline
Production engineer /QC/Purchasing/Store-man/Welding supervisor/software/
Loglogic
03.2022 - 07.2025
Welder / Fabricator
Loglogic
04.2012 - 07.2025
Welder/Fabricator/Mechanic
R & R Restorations
05.2011 - 04.2012
Welder/Fabricator
South Boats Ltd
05.2011 - 12.2011
Welder/Fabricator
Lyme Boats Ltd
07.2010 - 05.2011
Welder/Fabricator/Mechanic
Minor Miracles, Classic Car Restoration
05.1996 - 05.2010
Level 1 & 2 Roofer
Hewitt & Seatherton Roofing
06.1995 - 06.1996
Motor Vehicle - undefined
Tiverton High School
09.1993 - 6 1995
6 GCSEs - English, Maths, Art & Design, Science, Design Technology, German
Tiverton High School
09.1991 - 6 1995
Bysoft software facility - Cam cutting software, Cam bending software
Bysoft
10/2024 - 10/2024
BS EN ISO 18273:2004 - Aluminium TIG covers all butt welds and all fillet welds, BS 2901 pt 2 1990. 1.6mm - Stainless TIG covers all butt welds and all fillet welds
Bridgewater College
08/2017 - 08/2017
BS EN 287 - Structural MIG Aluminium overhead covers everything from 3mm - 30mm to Lloyds Code specification
Lyme Boats Ltd
06/2011 - 06/2011
BS 4872 - BS EN 440 G3 Si1, BS EN 439 M14. 12-15 LPM - MIG Mild steel overhead covers everything to 30mm
Bridgwater College
06/2003 - 06/2003
Level 1 & 2 Roofing - slate tiling
East Devon College
04/1996 - 08/1996
Certificate of Higher Education - lift truck
FTT
12/2023 - 12/2023
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