Carl MacDonald

Telephone:905-***-****

Email: acgly2@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

A dedicated customer focused professional, with extensive production

management experience. Skilled at managing projects from conceptualization

to completion and detail oriented with a focus on quality, safety, lean

manufacturing and continuous improvement. Maintains the reputation of a

strong work ethic and holds certificates in Machining, Drafting and

Programming. IT proficiency includes AutoCAD, Mastercam and Microsoft. Is

quick to grasp the latest technologies and adopts an analytical and

systematic approach to solving problems. Well developed interpersonal and

communication skills combine with the ability to forge positive internal

and external relationships. Works equally well independently or as an

effective team member. A capable manager and inspiring leader that thrives

on responsibility and challenge.

Objective

Looking to secure a challenging position in a production environment that

will fully utilise my accumulated knowledge and experience.

Career Summary

2006 - Feb PRODUCTION MANAGER

2014 Crystal Cap Cleaners, Burlington, ON

. Planning, directing and overseeing daily operations and planning and

managing budgets

. Analyzing cost and quality data and evaluate production efficiency

. Interviewing, hiring and determining the adequacy of personnel

. Determine adequacy of equipment and technologies used for operations and

directing quality control inspections

. Maintaining inventory, assisting with equipment purchasing and preparing

work schedules

. Scheduling and overseeing the maintenance of plant equipment

. Collaborating with the Engineering Department in testing, and trouble

shooting new designs and purchasing all tools and materials for

production

. Programming the CNC milling machines and lathes

. Developing production reporting procedures

. Assisting and mentoring machinists, welders, builders, shipping and

receiving

Key Achievements

. Saved the company 31.8% in purchasing costs in the first year

. Successfully achieved production capacity of 200% in the last 2 years of

employment

2004 - 2006 TEAM LEADER/MACHINIST

AXYZ Automation

. Planning, organizing, directing and controlling daily operations for 5

departments and evaluating production efficiency

. Determining the adequacy of personnel, equipment and technologies used

for operations and Interviewing, hiring and assessing employees

. Maintaining inventory, preparing work schedule and directing quality

control inspections

. Programming the CNC milling machine and lathe

. Assisting in the machine shop, gantry, carriage, option departments and

the cut room as needed

. Assist and/or overseeing final assembly as required

. Scheduling and overseeing the maintenance of plant equipment

. Testing, and trouble shooting new designs with engineering

. Planning and managing budgets

. Purchasing tools and materials for production and assisting with

equipment purchases

Career Summary continued

2002 - 2004 MACHINIST/MILLWRIGHT

Free Lance

Research and Design Specialist

. Analyzing, redesigning, manufacturing, building and testing automation

equipment for an automotive parts manufacturer

Millwright

. Repairing, replacing or rebuilding automation equipment for automotive

assembly plants

Hydraulic Technician

. Installing piping to control panels and testing the systems in a new

steel mill

Machinist

. Operating vertical, horizontal, manual and CNC mills, and manual and CNC

lathes

1999 - 2002 MACHINIST

Siemens Canada

. Operating a 5-inch horizontal boring mill and a vertical band saw in the

Diaphragm shop

. Turning new components on a 55-inch and a 72-inch vertical boring mill

for old steam turbines

1998 - 1999 MACHINIST

Vibratory Tool and Repair

. Designing, building and testing escapement and rail systems and ordering

materials and tools

. Operating 3 vertical mills, an engine lathe and a horizontal band saw

1996 - 1998 MACHINIST

Tube-Mac Industries

. Operate manual and CNC lathes

. Operate manual boring mill and vertical CNC mills

Education and Qualifications

Certificate Mastercam 3D Programming, Mohawk College, Stoney Creek

Campus 2008

Certificate Millwright, Mohawk College, Brantford Campus, 2008

Certificate Mechanical AutoCAD, Nova Scotia Community College, Sydney,

1991

Certificate Mechanical Drafting, Nova Scotia Community College, Sydney,

1989

Certificate Machine Tool Operation, Nova Scotia Community College,

Stellarton, 1984

Key I.T. Skills

. Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

. Specialist: AutoCAD, Mastercam, Inventor, Solid Works

Personal Details

Languages: English (Fluent)

Driving: Full clean licence

Interests Motorcycles, drag racing, wood working, gardening

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References are available on request

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