Jay Prosser
Glass Cutter
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About
Practical problem-solver with background in handcrafting objects to precise standard. Adapts to different situations and work independently to meet deadlines and maintain high standard of work. Offers manual dexterity, attention to detail and resource management skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Experience
Glass Cutter - UK Windows and doors group - Williamstown
(2016-11 - 2023-10)
- Regulated oven temperatures to provide appropriate processing conditions for different types of glass.
- Prepared [Type] glass to specific dimensions and weight for moulding into lens blanks.
- Marked or discarded items with defects rendering them unsellable.
- Used range of precision instruments to measure product size, weight and dimensions.
- Polished surfaces and smoothed rough edges using belt sanders or polishing wheels.
- Checked finished products to verify conformity to exact specifications and locate defects.
- Trimmed glass sheets and collected excess materials for disposal or reclamation.
- Examined glass stock and finished products against quality assurance criteria to maintain high standards.
- Inspected finished products for stains, chips and scratches to guarantee high quality of output.
- Used glass cutting tools and cutting glass to cut along outlines or patterns.
- Set up and calibrated computerised or robotic glass cutting equipment for ultimate accuracy.
Warehouse Operative - Maddocks - Cardiff
(2015-12 - 2016-08)
- Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
- Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
- Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of vehicles manually and using machines.
- Moved stock around by hand, using forklift truck or lifting gear.
- Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
- Loaded packaged goods on to trucks for shipping.
Railway Track Maintainer - Mcginley
(2014-08 - 2015-09)
- Unloaded, sorted and distributed maintenance materials to rail yards and work sites.
- Maintained, renewed and repaired miles of track, extending useful life.
- Maintained zero accident score while operating various high-rail and rail vehicles.
- Enabled safe use of rail after accidents by assisting in rerailing operations.
- Repaired and rebuilt rail track, tunnels, bridges and viaducts, using hydraulic and hand tools.
- Drilled holes through rails, tie plates or fishplates for insertion of bolts or spikes.
- Operated track saw to precisely cut rails to specified lengths.
- Surveyed track to identify and clear objects blocking lines.
- Inspected tracks for defects and closed off damaged sections for repair.
- Guaranteed passenger safety by performing lookout and hand signalling functions during trackside operations.
Education
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science - Tonyrefail Comprehensive School Tonyrefail, Porth
GCSEs - Engineering, Resistant Materials, Art - Tonyrefail Comprehensive School Tonyrefail, Porth
NVQ Level 2 - Railway/track Engineering - Nantgarw College (2015-06) Nantgarw
A-Levels - Engineering, Applied Science - Tonyrefail/Porth Comprehensive School (2014-05) Tonyrefail, Porth