Lee Griffiths

Highly skilled and dependable manufacturing professional with extensive experience in metal polishing and production environments. Demonstrates strong attention to detail, consistently delivering high-quality results in line with strict engineering specifications and tolerances. Proficient in a wide range of polishing techniques, machinery, and quality control processes.

Proactive and adaptable team player with excellent communication skills, capable of working efficiently under pressure while maintaining safety and operational standards. Committed to continuous professional development and embracing new technologies and processes to enhance performance.

Assembly Operator - TBD Owen Holland Limited

(2025-11 - 2026-06)

• Assembling components using hand tools and power tools, including impact guns, torq bars, pillar drills, band saws, spanners and sockets along with many others.
• Read and interpret basic engineering drawings and schematics accurately.
• Ensuring the quality of the product is compliant with the standards
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area, adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Collaborating with team members to troubleshoot issues and improve processes
• Building baggage carts and dollies along with access stairs for aircraft, used by British Airways, Swissport along with many others by using engineering drawings.

Metal Polishing Engineer - Zimmer Biomet

(2018-06 - 2025-05)

• Operated grinders, belt machines, and various air and electric handheld tools.
• Measured components using precision tools (length, width, and height gauges).
• Maintained high standards of quality and met production targets.
• Interpreted and worked from engineering drawings with tight tolerances.
• Trained and operated the ACME polishing robot (one of six trained team members).
• Completing electrical fixes on the ACME polishing robot when issues occurred. I was one of a select handful of people who could do this out of the company.
• Performed porous coating, shot blasting, laser etching, and sonic washing processes.
• Liaised with management and engineering teams to ensure accurate job completion.
• Completed quality documentation and self-inspected finished work.
• Good knowledge of surface roughness testing.
• Good knowledge of process control and quality standards.
• Awareness of health and safety practices.

Metal Polishing Engineer - MPE

(2005-02 - 2017-06)

• Performed metal polishing using grinders, belt machines, and handheld tools.
• Gained experience in electropolishing and other surface finishing techniques.
• Worked closely with customers to meet specifications and quality expectations.
• Consistently met personal and team production goals.
• Completed all relevant job documentation and maintained a clean workspace.

Construction Assistant - Churngold Construction Company

(2000-05 - 2005-02)

• Organised and maintained the tool shed to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Assisted site engineers with various construction-related tasks.
• Developed a strong understanding of site safety and teamwork.

GCSE - Maths - Llangatwg Comprehensive School

GCSE - English - Llangatwg Comprehensive School

EAL Level 2 NVQ - Team Leading

EAL Level 2 NVQ - Performing Manufacturing Operations

EAL Level 1 NVQ - Information and Communication Technology