JOHN NIXON

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Kitchener, Ontario

N2M 1J6

519-***-****

OBJECTIVE: Seeking employment as a Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic

*Licensed Red Seal Millwright and Automotive Service Tech with a solid and diverse

mechanical background; B.A. economics from Laurentian University, Sudbury

*Strong troubleshooting skills and experience making timely repairs to CNC

machining centers and related infrastructure

*Excellent fabrication skills; proficient at welding steel and aluminum using GTAW,

GMAW and SMAW processes

*Naturally assume a leadership role with a reputation as the GO-TO person

*Resourceful, organized and methodical with a record of completing challenging

detail oriented projects on time

*Self-starter with a strong work ethic and the ability to work effectively without

supervision

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic 01/2005-Present

PowerCor Manufacturing (and other Linamar companies) Guelph, Ontario

*Maintain and repair all plant systems and utilities, such as compressors, cooling towers

and filtration/ventilation equipment

*Perform preventative and predictive maintenance; make emergency repairs to all

production CNC lathes, mills, grinders, heat treaters, conveyors and various SPMs

*Use PLCs and ladder diagrams to diagnose and repair electrical systems / components

*Install new equipment; make modifications to integrate operations and satisfy PSR

requirements

Applications Engineer 02/2003-01/2005

Best Products, Oak Park, MI

*Collaborated with company engineers to develop and market a line of high performance

import mass air meters using the company’s patented Ford based meters

*Spearheaded the creation of a tuning facility to develop and validate the performance

of Pro-M meters and electronics and generate additional income

*Established Pro-M North and became the Canadian representative for all Pro-M product

Machinist 10/2001-02/2003

Sean Hyland Motorsports, Woodstock, Ontario

*Worked exclusively on Ford modular racing engines; performed numerous

machining operations including deburring blocks, fitting sleeves, boring cylinders, line

honing, piston/ring fitment, crankshaft balancing, cam grinding etc.

*Completed other tasks as required such as final assembly and installation, cylinder head

porting and flow testing, engine and chassis dyno testing

Machinist 01/2001-10/2001

Leitner and Bush Engineering, Toronto Ontario

*Worked to learn the machining component of high performance automotive and motor-

cycle engine building

*Trained in cylinder head preparation including porting and polishing, custom valve and

seat grinding, resurfacing etc.

*Learned basic machine shop practices such as the use of a vertical mill and lathe;

became proficient at TIG welding stainless steel and aluminum

Mechanic/Sole Proprietor 04/1994-01/2001

European Car Service, Waterloo, Ontario

*Established a repair shop/garage specializing in the repair of Porsche, Audi,

Volkswagen and other German cars

*Responsible for all aspects of operating a small business including sales, customer

service, bookkeeping and inventory control

*Performed contract work for Sean Hyland Motorsports and was solely responsible

for the assembly and testing of his Ford DOHC modular race engines

Mechanic 05/1991-04/1994

Cancom/Hyland Mortorsports, Toronto, Ontario

*Recruited as a crewmember on a six-car team in the Firestone Firehawk series; working

within strict guidelines and time constraints, modified and prepared vehicles for race-

day and delivered them to the track

*Trained to perform speedy trackside repairs and optimize pit strategies

*Learned to prioritize tasks and solve problems in a quick and pragmatic manner

Apprentice Mechanic 04/1990-05/1991

Schlueter’s Chev-Olds. Waterloo, Ontario

*Started a mechanic apprenticeship and was enrolled in ASEP an experimental GM

co-operative trade school--completing all five modules

Contract Salesman 03/1989-05/1990

Cadillac Lumber, Ayr, Ontario

*Used my familiarity with home building and related products to sell lumber, windows /

doors, roofing and trim etc. to contractors

*Responsible for blueprint take-offs and material lists for quotes on single and multiple

residential units

*Coordinated the production and delivery of third party items such as trusses and stairs

Sales Clerk/Truck Driver/Shipper 04/1986-03/19898

Beaver Lumber, Waterloo, Ontario

*Began working as a sales clerk for Beaver Waterloo during my summer break in 1986;

worked part-time at Beaver in Sudbury while completing a University degree and

started as a driver back in Waterloo upon completion of my courses

*Developed and understanding of home improvement and hardware fundamentals and a

knowledge of residential construction

EDUCATION

Fanshawe College, London, Ontario 1993

*Completed Auto Mechanic Apprenticeship

Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario 1987

*Completed four years of studies, specializing in Economics

Nickel District Secondary School, Sudbury, Ontario 1981 *Completed five year advanced program

REFERENCES

Jim Gonzales

President, Best Products

21890 Meyers Rd.

Oak Park, MI 48327

909-***-****

Walter Zadro

General Supervisor, PowerCor Mfg.

545 Elmira Rd. N

Guelph, Ont.

N1K 1C2

226-***-**** X244

Jim Hagan

Maintenance Supervisor, Transgear Mfg.

400 Massey Rd

Guelph, Ontario

N1K 1C4

519-***-**** or e-mail abqe31@r.postjobfree.com

Other references available upon request

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