Dave Wall

Experienced Technical Production and Manufacturing Operative

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LancasterMember since July 10, 2026

Machine Operation, Setup, Calibration & Fault FindingGRP Hand & Spray Lay-up / LaminatingIndustrial Spraying & Specialist CoatingsPreventative Maintenance & Uptime OptimisationWMS / Inventory Control & LogisticsCounterbalance & Reach Forklift OperationQuality Assurance & ISO StandardsMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

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Experienced Technical Production and Manufacturing Operative with 10+ years across manufacturing, composites, digital print, and industrial sectors. Specialist in high-precision machine operation, GRP laminating, industrial spraying/coatings, setup, calibration, preventative maintenance, and fault finding. Forklift certified with strong WMS experience. Recognised for delivering zero-defect output, high productivity, and strict safety compliance.

Experience

Process / Technical Machine Operative - Metamark UK Ltd - Lancaster

(2022-03 - 2025-11)

Set up and operated high-precision slitting machinery to demanding tolerances.
Performed daily preventative maintenance, calibration, and rapid fault resolution.
Managed inventory and production records via WMS systems.
Operated Reach and Counterbalance forklifts handling high-value stock safely.

Freelance Commercial Painter & Decorator

(2021-06 - 2021-12)

Delivered high-standard commercial and residential decorating projects.

GRP Laminator (Technical Production) - Design and Form Ltd - Morecambe

(2019-12 - 2021-05)

Manufactured medical-grade GRP products using spray and hand lay-up techniques.
Worked from technical drawings to ensure structural accuracy and quality.
Maintained strict health, safety, and quality standards.

GRP Laminator / Finisher - Fibaform Products Ltd - Lancaster

(2017-03 - 2019-10)

Produced bespoke industrial GRP panels and components.
Applied resin systems using industrial spray equipment.
Maintained excellent health and safety standards.

Signage & Print Fabricator - Ink Monkey Ltd - Leeds

(2014-11 - 2017-03)

Operated large-format digital printers, laminators, and CAD cutting systems (Kongsberg).
Installed electrical and LED components in bespoke signage systems.
Applied vinyl to vehicles and premises with precision, achieving zero-defect finishes.

Oil/gas Industrial Finisher - Advanced Thermal Insulation Systems

(2010 - 2014)