Vince Gorman Email & Phone Number

Kettering, Northamptonshire

Customer training on colour theory, colour meters and software, particularly Konica Minolta Customers.Technical support for those customersSoftware sales to support and enhance the various Spectrophotometers and Colorimeters. Knowledge and experience of a multitude of applications including industrial, cultural heritage and R&D, particularly in foods.

Milton Keynes And Warrington

Primarily with Minolta based in Milton Keynes then for Konica Minolta but working from home in Kettering Northants. I provided technical support and training and advice for customers on all aspects of colour measurement. More particularly involved with the practical use of the instruments and software..

Machine servicing and breakdowns on circuit board drilling and routing machinesPlanned maintenanceWorkshop electronic projects

Maintenance and operation of RADAR to component or board levelRadio theory and maintenanceTraining other staff on specialist applications such as microwave radio communicationsWorkshop practises including repairs and maintenance of electronic equipment used in daily workWorking with computers Installation and training on computer systems and modems round.

All aspects of running dyehouse and laboratory including cooperating with other departmentsStock and materials controlPiece dyeing on fine fabrics and upholsteryApplying and developing new chemical finishes for fabricsTesting of fabricsHiring staff and training Working with factory management to commission a new dyehouse extension.

Galashiels, United Kingdom

Running dyehouse production for cone and piece dyeingLoading machines and dyeing and dryingMatching shade visuallyLiaising with other departments for production planningPurchasing of dyes and chemicals

Riverside Mills, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, Scotland

First two years working in laboratory matching shades and fastness testing.Next two years as shift dyer in package dyehouseMatching shades in bulk productionProduction planning and stock controlling

Comely Bank Mill, Galashiels, Selkirkshire, Scotland

of wool and mainly natural fibres in loose stock and hank form.Visual colour matchingWeighing of materials and dyesBasic production planning

Btec Certificate, Engineering (Electronics)

Activities and Societies: RAF cycling association

Hnc In Dyeing Of Textiles, Hnc Dyeing Of Textiles

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