Charlie McCombe

I am a versatile professional with experience across multiple disciplines and scopes of work Including nuclear, civil and marine. specialising in metal fabrication, I bring strong technical expertise and hands on experience in producing high quality precision work. I am reliable, safety-conscious, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. I am eager to continue developing my skills and contributing to a high-performing workplace.

Fabricator Welder - West Cumberland Engineering LTD (Formerly TIS LTD)

(2022-01)

Prior to West Cumberlands acquisition, the company operated as a lean, resource-constrained outfit, requiring me to take on a wide range of responsibilities and rapidly develop new skills. Thus, in turn pushed me to develop quickly and become both highly efficient and consistently effective across a multitude of disciplines.

• Skilled in reading, interpreting and working from engineering drawings to manufacturing products to required specifications.
• Exceptionally skilled in the operations of various fabrication tools and machinery – Band saws, pedestal drills, plasma cutters / oxy fuel, grinders.
• Proficient in MIG and TIG welding processes
• experienced in marking out using scribing, center lines, dot punching, datum referencing, layouts and laser/chalk lines.
• Extensive experience in forming and rolling processes and machinery-press brakes, mechanical rolls, box pan folders, heat manipulation.
• Skilled in profile manufacturing using a range of cutting and finishing techniques- plasma cutters / oxy fuel, grinders, files, belt sanders, polishing/ buffing, planishing.
• Experienced in the installation and of components to meet required specifications.
• Extensive experience in fitting, including precision assembly, alignment, and adjustment of mechanical components

Level 3 distinction metal fabricator - Metal Fabrication - Lakes College Cumbria (2025-01)

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Lakes College Cumbria (2025-01)