Ben Brandes

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Mississauga, On, L5j4b3

acgedh@r.postjobfree.com

Overview of Qualifications

. Completed a Machining/Millwright Pre-Apprenticeship Program

. 3 years experience in the telecommunications industry as a Cable

Repair Technician

. Completion of Basic Copper-pro Testing course

. Completion of defensive driving of a lightweight vehicle and

operation of a bucket-truck course

. 3 years experience as a forklift operator

. 1 year experience working one on one with a master carpenter

. Experience as a CNC operator

. Experience as a break-press operator

. 2 years experience working in the Heating and Air Conditioning

installation field

. Excellent drawing and math skills with a keen interest in hands-on

work

. Team player with the ability to work independently

. Comfortable with heights and working in confined spaces

. WHMIS and Standard First Aid Certificates completed

. Basics of Fall Protection training program completed

Machining/Millwright Experience, Skills & Training

Machining/Millwright Pre-Apprenticeship Program

2005 - 2006

(The Centre for Skills Development & Training)

. Experience working with the milling machine, lathe and surface grinders

. Knowledge of the proper set up and operation of machinery, including

safety standards and procedures

. Able to generally operate and set up CNC machines

. Skilled in the use of vernier calipers, micrometers, rulers and gauges

. Hands-on experience repairing and disabling machinery

. Skills in reading and creating blueprints

. MIG, Stick and Arc welding experience

. Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulics, rigging and lifting

Work Experience

Bell Canada, (Cable Technician)

2011-Present

Job included cable splicing, dedicating lines, reading blueprints, working

in pits, fixing out of services, locating cables, testing cables for wet or

damaged sections, replacing sections of cable, experienced with the

use of M.R.1 and M.S. Squared, operation of a lasher, working outside in

all elements, working on a ladder for long periods of time, working safely

with full P.P.E, driving for long distances on a day to day basis, and

traveling when necessary.

H.S.C Carpentry (Skilled Laborer)

2010-2011

Working hands on with a master carpenter gaining experience in installing

drywall, crown-molding, hard-wood flooring, carpets, windows, toilets and

sinks, framing, painting and other various jobs.

CertainTeed, (Material Handler)

2008-2010

Job included offloading and loading drywall products with the operation of

a forklift. Operation of Rail King to shunt trains holding product in and

out of warehouse. Operation of a Geni-Boom to dislodge straps and chains

securing our product to the train. Operation of a ban-saw to cut drywall

into custom lengths. Doing inventory and ordering more products when

needed.

Various Temp Jobs (Mancore, Q.S. Precision, Clayson Steel)

2006-2008

Worked temporary jobs through an agency acting as a break-press operator,

CNC operator, shot-blast operator, and operating various other machines.

Mikkelson Heating and Cooling; Apprentice 2003-2005

Esso Gas Station; Car Wash Maintenance 2002-2003

Volunteer Work

. Acted as Camp Councilor for 7 to 9 year olds in 2001 for the YMCA Day

Camp

. Acted as Hockey Coach for 11 to 14 year olds in summer of 2003 for Ice

Sports

Education

Machining/Millwright Pre-Apprenticeship Program, The Centre for Education &

Training

Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Oakville Trafalgar High School

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