Operator Mechanic
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MICHAEL WHEELER
RR#*, Eckville, AB, T*M *X* Cell: 1-250-***-****
OBJECTIVE
I am seeking a position that will challenge my wide range of welding or mechanical experience. I also have experience as a heavy equipment operator, and a position that uses a combination of these skills would be of interest. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced in the welding of steels, cast steel, stainless steel, titanium, and aluminum.
Reviewed blueprints, designed and fabricated conveyors, completed repairs on conveyors, boilers, pressure vessels, and pressure and steam lines.
Mechanical experience with small engines and all the way up to heavy equipment including Caterpillar D10 dozers, heavy logging equipment, buncher fellers, drag lines, and conveyor systems. Familiar with heavy duty diesel engines including CAT, John Deere, Perkins, and Detroit.
Diagnosed and repaired a wide range of farm equipment, both tracked and wheeled
Independently responsible for maintaining and repairing a fleet of gravel trucks and tri- axle, quad trailers and low boys, including brake systems
Typically operated as an independent contractor since 2005 with my own vehicle, full range of tools, and 300 amp Millar portable welding unit. SKILL HIGHLIGHTS
Gained experience in the repairs of very large diesel engines including re-boring, regrinding crankshafts, and welding repairs to cracked blocks.
Repaired complex industrial power-shift transmissions including John Deere 15 speed power shifts.
Diagnosed hydraulic systems and planned repairs and upgrades including pumps and valves.
25 year work history with no accidents or injuries. CLIENT HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS
Welder and Mechanic Works, Diamond J Industries Ltd, Rocky Mountain House, AB – September 2017-February 2018
Rebuilt truck boxes, tailgates, and heavy equipment including D6, D7, D8 Dozers o Rebuilds included transmissions, undercarriages, engines, and hydraulic systems
Reskimmed blades and hard surfaces on D6, D7, and D8 Dozers
Rebuilt turntable and blade including lineboring all pins and bushing
Left due to contract ending
Mechanic Works and Fleet Maintenance, Ed Coupland, Golden, BC – January 2016- September 2017
Built complete buckets and grapples for 2154 John Deere, 200 Hitachi, and 300 Hitachi MICHAEL WHEELER
RR#1, Eckville, AB, T0M 0X0 Cell: 1-250-***-****
Rebuilt blades, differentials, and transmissions on 545 skidders
Rebuilt the highlead, including line boring
Left due to contract ending
Rail Car Mechanic, CP Rail, Golden, BC – January-June 2016
Cut out tubs and grain cars and welded in new ones
Changed brakes and hardware
Designed and built handrails and platforms
Left due to time conflicts with other work
Welder and Mechanic Works, McKnight Brothers Construction, Spruce View, AB – January 2014-December 2015
Rebuilt low beds, engines, transmissions, and suspensions
Counter bores on engines
Built front end loader and rebuilt boom and articulation in 500 Kamatsu
Left due to end of contract
Mechanic Works and Welder, Kasha Farm Supply (Agriterra), Eckville, AB – January- December 2014
Rebuilt farm equipment including 450 Versatiles, 155 MacDons, and John Deere, Kubota, and Massey combines and thrashers of various models
Rebuilt balers
Worked on all types and numerous other models of farm equipment including welding, engine repair, and any other required maintenance and repairs
Left to pursue a new opportunity
Welder and Mechanics Works Subcontractor, RTC Construction, Dwayne Saunders Co., Max Helmer Construction – various locations – January 2011-December 2014
Built buckets and rebuilt booms and sticks for 400 and 500 Komatsus
Rebuilt 350 Komatsu loader and 200 Komatsu hoe
Built crusher, conveyors, and set up wash plant from scratch
Left due to end of contracts
Pressure Welder, Tembec Pulp Mill, Skookumchuck, BC – April 1999-December 2011
Rebuilt boilers, re-welded all pressure vessels, and maintained and repaired all pipes
Built walkways, platforms, dump, and conveyors from scratch
Installed a new chipper and debarker
Left due to family reasons
EDUCATION
Journeyman Welder – College of the Rockies, Cranbrook, BC, 2008
PWP07 & PWP10 – College of the Rockies, Cranbrook, BC, 2008
H2S Alive
BC Work Plan – Emergency First Aid and CPR Level A
Red Cross Safety and First Aid – CPR/AED Level C
Welding Certificates for GTAW (various metals including titanium)
Welding Certificates for SMAW (including stainless) MICHAEL WHEELER
RR#1, Eckville, AB, T0M 0X0 Cell: 1-250-***-**** REFERENCES
Max Helmer, Owner/Operator
Max Helmer Construction
Ed Jeddick, Owner/Operator
Big Twigs Ltd.
Jack Bell, Foreman
RTC Construction
Wayne Duncan, Mechanics/Repair Shop Supervisor
Agriterra Equipment
Rein Matiisen, P Eng/Principal
Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd., Consulting Engineers 403-***-****
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