Gareth Ormerod

CNC Machinist with nearly 30 years' engineering experience

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ColneMember since 20 May 2026

CNC Milling4 axis milling machines5 axis milling machinesCNC LathesMill turn machinesManual milling and turningTool makingCNC wire erosionSurface grindingCylindrical grindingCMM machinesManual measuring equipmentPress operating and settingManual assembly and fittingLean cell manufactureBatch card disciplineInitiativeQuality control

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CNC Milling4 axis milling machines5 axis milling machinesCNC LathesMill turn machines

About

I am a time served engineer with nearly 30 years' experience, initially focusing on the skill of tool making before moving into the manufacturing of aerospace, automotive and medical components. I have experience of both milling and turning. I am a hardworking and enthusiastic team member who is always willing to learn new skills to ensure I remain a valuable member of the team. I am quick to understand and carry out new processes and can comfortably work on my own initiative when needed.

Experience

CNC Machinist - Regal Precision Engineers (Colne) Limited - Colne

(2018-08)

Manufacturing of military and commercial Aerospace components
Manufacturing of automotive parts
Operating 3 and 4 axis milling machines
Lean cell manufacture
Operating and setting 5 axis milling machines
Operating mill turn machines
Operating CNC Lathes
Filling out official documentation including batch card discipline

CNC Machinist - Senior Aerospace Weston - Earby, Lancashire

(2011-01 - 2018-08)

Manufacturing of Aerospace Aerofoil components
Lean cell manufacture
Operating and setting 5 axis milling machines
Operating CMM machines for measuring precision parts
Filling out official documentation including batch card discipline

5 Axis CNC Milling Operative - RLC Callender Aeropart

(2010-04 - 2011-01)

Manufacturing of precision Aerospace components
Lean cell manufacture
Operating 5 axis milling machines
Operating CMM machines for measuring precision parts
Batch card discipline

Cushion Filler and Quality Control - Buoyant Upholstery

(2010-03 - 2010-04)

I spent a short time working away from engineering due to being made redundant from my previous position. This was a temporary position until I was successful in securing gainful employment back in the Engineering sector. My role at Buoyant Upholstery included Cushion Filling and Quality control of the finished furniture

CNC Miller - Regal Precision Engineers (Colne) Ltd

(2008-05 - 2009-11)

Manufacture of Aerospace components using batch card discipline
Lean cell manufacture
Operating 3 and 4 axis milling machines
Setting 3 and 4 axis milling machines
Batch card discipline

Tool Maker - HL Tool

(1997-08 - 2008-05)

During my time at HL Tool I initially started out as an Apprentice, once I had gained my qualifications and completed my apprenticeship I was then successful in securing a permanent Tool Maker position. I manufactured press tools using: