Carl MacDonald
Telephone:905-***-****
Email: ************@*****.***
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