Gerard Corridan
Metrology and quality-focused technician with over 5 years' experience supporting high-volume automotive manufacturing
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Metrology and quality-focused technician with over 5 years' experience supporting high-volume automotive manufacturing and strong exposure to dimensional inspection, GD&T, and CMM programming. Experienced in Zeiss Calypso, optical inspection, and supplier quality, with a solid engineering and maintenance background. Seeking a permanent technical role within a medical device or high-precision manufacturing environment in the Limerick region.
Experience
Packing Plant Technician at CRH – Irish Cement (2023-09 – Present)
- Operate and support a newly commissioned cement and gypsum packing and palletising plant.
- Ensure safe operation of automated machinery in line with site safety and manual handling procedures.
- Support continuous production while maintaining quality and efficiency standards.
Quality Technician at Kostal Ireland GmbH (2018-09 – 2023-09)
- Performed dimensional inspection of automotive electronic and electromechanical components.
- Programmed and operated Zeiss CMMs using Calypso software.
- Conducted optical inspections and reverse engineering using GOM systems.
- Ensured components met drawing and GD&T requirements prior to release to production.
- Recorded inspection results in quality databases and supported supplier quality activities.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality procedures.
Production Operator at Kostal Ireland GmbH (2010-10 – 2018-09)
- Operated and maintained SMT component placement machines.
- Achieved production targets while monitoring machine performance and downtime.
- Supported continuous improvement and safe working practices on the production floor.
Fitter at OSQ Engineering (2008-03 – 2008-06)
- Installation, commissioning, and servicing of automotive garage equipment nationwide.
- Maintenance and fault finding on spray booths, lifts, and heating systems.
- Completion of service and compliance documentation.
Part-Time Automotive Mechanic at Bavarian Auto Technik (2000 – 2007)
Construction Labourer at Keane Construction (2007 – 2008)
Education
Technician Certificate in Engineering – Limerick Institute of Technology
City & Guilds in Plant Hydraulics & Pneumatics
FETAC Level 5 in Machine Tool Operating
