RESUME
PERSONAL OVERVIEW
Energetic, versatile individual with extensive experience in manufacturing including the operation of machines and welding a wide range of metals including stainless steel and aluminum. Mechanically inclined with the ability to operate saws, drills, brake presses along with a range of power tools. Flexible, adaptable with a willingness to work shifts, overtime or relocate.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced in the operation of a wide variety of machines manufacturing parts for the automotive industry
Welding: MIG, TIG, STICK, TSSA, CWB (welding tickets & certification)
Proven record of safety in the workplace with zero lost time accidents
Excellent physical fitness with the ability to perform challenging tasks
Able to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings and written job instructions
Ability to perform challenging mechanical assembly
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Welder and Custom Fabrication, JWH Custom Fabrication •••••Present
Weld and fabricate tool box and liners for truck Industry. Custom projects.
Stainless and Aluminum welds. Operate shears/broach machines and brake presses.
Bend saw and drill press operation
Machine Operator, Linamar Gear •••••
Load and unload a variety of machines
Document production and label containers
Perform regular quality checks using tight tolerance measuring equipment; verniers, calipers, height gauges
Fabrication Assembler, Chrima Iron Work Ltd, Stratford, ON (Temporary Work) •••••
Fit and welded laser cut heavy gauge component parts using blueprints and drawings in the manufacture of platforms used in the automotive and alternative energy industry
Welder and Fitter (Tool and Die), Ledco Limited, Kitchener, ON •••••
Performed MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux core and gas welding on a variety of items, including stamping dies, molds, production parts, process equipment and facility equipment
Worked cooperatively with all departments including engineering preparing tooling, fixtures etc. for year end model changeovers
Made repairs to tooling components including, die blocks, trim tools, punch-trim tools, large die and mold castings, cutting knives, stripper plates
Assisted with the maintenance and repair of welding, brazing and soldering equipment
Welder Fitter/ Assembler, Les Industries Foresteel Inc., QC ••••• - •••••
Aluminum MIG welding of thick plates up to •••••mm thick
TRAINING & EDUCATION
Conestoga College
Certified all positions and pipe by CWB & TSSA Ministry of Education, Quebec
Welder Assembler Diploma
Workplace Training
CWB certification-Welder Qualification
Blueprint reading/Geometric tolerance•••••WHMIS
Tow Motor Training•••••Overhead Crane Training
Hot Work/Confined Space Permit•••••Extensive Workplace Safety Training
Winnipeg Technical Vocational School
Secondary School Diploma
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST