Professional Summary
Apprenticeship-trained Junior Machinist with hands-on experience setting and operating manual and CNC milling and turning equipment in precision manufacturing environments. Skilled in reading technical drawings, adjusting tool offsets, and conducting detailed quality inspections down to ±0.02 mm tolerances.
Work Experience
Irwell Precision Engineering Ltd
Manchester, United Kingdom
Junior Machinist
Jul 2024 – Present
- Set up and operate 3-axis CNC vertical milling centres with Fanuc controls, producing small-batch steel and aluminium components to tolerances within ±0.02 mm.
- Operate manual centre lathes and Bridgeport knee mills to machine one-off tooling jigs, test pieces, and repair components.
- Perform in-process dimension checks using micrometers, vernier calipers, dial test indicators, and bore gauges, recording inspection logs.
- Read and interpret engineering blueprints, CAD/CAM setup sheets, and job routing cards to determine datum points and tool offsets.
- Perform basic preventive maintenance routines including coolant concentration monitoring, machine lubrication, and swarf clearance.
Apprentice Machinist
Sept 2021 – Jun 2024
- Trained under senior toolmakers across manual lathes, surface grinders, and CNC milling machines on commercial production runs.
- Deburred, washed, and pre-inspected machined parts prior to final quality assurance handover.
- Assisted in fixture changeovers, tool presetting, and vice alignment on CNC machining centres.
Ancoats Assembly & Logistics
Manchester, United Kingdom
Mechanical Assembly Operative
Mar 2017 – Aug 2021
- Assembled mechanical pump assemblies using hand and pneumatic tools following standard operating procedures.
- Flagged non-conforming purchased components to shop floor supervisors, supporting continuous workshop quality control.
Education
The Manchester College
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering · Advanced Manufacturing and Machining · Manchester, United Kingdom · Distinction · Sept 2021 – Jun 2024
Completed practical and classroom training in manual milling, turning, CNC machine setup, and interpreting mechanical engineering drawings to BS 8888.
Undertook workshop safety modules, metallurgical basics, and inspection routines using metrology hand tools.
Engineering Projects
CNC Mill Capstone Project
Jan 2024 – May 2024
- Programmed, set, and machined a bespoke 6061-aluminium manifold block involving pocketing, drilling, and tapping cycles on a CNC mill.
- Drafted process plans and inspection reports validating all geometric dimensions and surface finishes against technical drawings.
Technical Skills
CNC Milling (Fanuc)
Manual Lathe Turning
Manual Milling
Engineering Drawings (BS 8888)
Precision Metrology
Tool Presetting & Offsets
Surface Grinding
Workshop Health & Safety
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
Languages
English
C2
Certifications
Level 3 Diploma in Machining (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering)
City & Guilds · Jun 2024
IOSH Working Safely
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) · May 2024