Safety Forklift

HIGHLIGHTS

**+ years of experience in the fabrication/welding industry

Profound experience in a supervisory role

Solid interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work in fast paced environments

Strong attention to detail

EDUCATION

Completed his Red Seal Welding in 2003 at SAIT, Calgary, AB.

Completed a Utility Arborist Program in 1989 at Olds College, Olds, AB.

Completed grade 10 in 1980 at Spruce Grove Composite, Spruce Grove, AB.

WORK RELATED SKILLS

Communication & Organization

Strong personal skills demonstrated by his ability to interact with a wide range of people on the worksite and maintain professional relationships

Reliable leadership skills, taken roles of interviewing, hiring, disciplining and firing employees, as well as prioritizing and coordinating the work tasks of others

Notable organization and planning skills, experience working in a lead hand position which required the organization of the nightshift

Technical Skills

Safety-conscious – completion of many hazard assessments, participation in safety meetings

Use of diverse tools and equipment such as chain saw, powertool, grinder, forklift etc.

Substantial understanding of drawings, blueprints and other written instructions, manuals and plans

Extensive experience in welding and fabricating various materials such as aluminum and steel

EXPERIENCE

Fabrication/Welding Labourer

Westcan Recyclers Ltd., Calgary, AB 2017 - 2018

Utilization of various tools such as plasma cutter, grinder, large shear, welding tools, cutting torch, forklift and other hand tools

Separated and cut materials for recycling purposes

Operated a forklift to transport materials from the shop

Sorted dumped materials into the appropriate bins.

Loaded parts into trucks for export

Completed daily job safety analysis and forklift inspections to ensure safety protocols were followed

Fabrication/Welder/Deliver Driver

Envision Building Innovations, Edmonton, AB 2015 - 2017

Interpreted fabrication drawings

Optimized materials for cutting to maximize components with minimal waste

Prepped and assembled materials to be shipped to site for installation

Worked on windows and other structures materials

Completed aluminum welding

Proficient in the use of stationary end mills, routers and chop saws

Fabricated curtain wall steel anchoring components

Delivered assembled materials throughout the city using a pick-up truck and trailer

Assisted with onsite installation

Worked independently in the shop and with others on site

Tracked material lists on work orders

Lead Hand Fabricator

Bradkin Canada, Edmonton, AB 2006 - 2015

Lead hand for the night shift, managed approximately 26 employees

Handled the cross-over with the dayshift lead hand and communicated work priorities

Reviewed work to be done, scheduled workers and coordinated tasks

Reported, documented and corrected unsafe work conditions and practices

Secured unsafe areas or equipment according to safety regulations

Planned daily and weekly safety meetings with the crew

Coordinated work for fitters, welders, finishers and hydro personnel

Responsible for quality control of finished welds, including inspecting spools for leaks

Ensured spools were packaged and loaded to ensure on-time deliveries

Responsible for hiring, firing and disciplining workers, as well as completing all relevant documentation

Trained workers on policies, procedures and work tasks

Utility Arborist

Ace Vegetation, Niskew, AB 1988 – 2002

Chainsaws, climbing equipment, chipper, 70-foot boom, handsaws, and pruning equipments were used to complete pruning and tree cutting

Dealt directly with the client (Transalta) and landowners in order to complete work around the power lines

Responsible for training new employees on safety and daily tasks

Completed documentation including truck inspections, safety documents and tree count reports for clients

Welder

Eckert Welding, Swan Hills, AB 1985 – 1987

Worked as an apprentice to learn how to cut and prep materials

Completed both shop work and field work for oilfield projects

Followed work instruction manual and supervisor’s orders to complete work tasks

Taxi Driver (self-employed)

Spruce Grove, AB 1984

Inspected vehicle on a daily basis to ensure the safety of customers and working condition

Was dispatched calls, as well as responded to flags on the street

Picked up and dropped off customers to given locations in an efficient and timely manner

Completed blood runs for Alberta Health Services

Assisted and transported clients with disabilities to appointments

Planned own routes

Lead Signalman

Canadian Armed Forces, Spruce Grove, AB 1980 - 1983

Supervised and managed 3 other staff

Received communication codes for the day and transferred them to the appropriate parties

Coordinated communications on all levels

Completed regular training and drills

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