RICHARD WICKLUM
L*M 5A7
Email: *******.*******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain employment in an established company with a rewarding environment. WORK EXPERIENCE
Bryan’s Auction Service – Puslinch, Ontario (Auction Associate) Dec 2022-present
• Establishes auction listings for wide variety of items
• Merchandises completed auction lots for ease of customer viewing
• Operates forklift during inventory and load out stage
• Ensures accuracy in retrieving customer items during load out stage
• Maintains positive customer and consignor relationships at all times Clearpath Robotics, Kitchener, Ontario (Mechanical Quality Analyst) Dec.2017 – Nov.2022
• ensured incoming Made-to-Spec parts conformed to drawings using various Quality tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges and test fit jigs
• worked with Supply Chain and suppliers to settle any non-conforming parts in a timely manner
• part drawing and assembly procedure auditor
• participated in FAI (First Article Inspection) and prototype development projects
• involved with Mechanical, Electrical and full robot system Root Cause investigations
• used ERP system (Epicor) to facilitate inventory management and investigate discrepancies RW Collectibles, Elmvale, Ontario (Owner/Founder)
Oct. 2005 – Oct. 2022
• responsible for procuring stock and negotiating pricing
• responsible for assembling and tearing down displays
• control inventory levels and maintain FIFO standards
• perform consistent quality checks on incoming product Yachiyo of Ontario Manufacturing Inc. (YOM), Barrie, Ontario (Parts Inspector) Oct. 2004 – Oct. 2005
• responsible for catching parts at end of conveyor belt
• responsible for assessing quality of part prior to stacking or packing
• stacking parts or taking stacks and packing them in bins
• performed repetitive jobs requiring multi-tasking skills
• assisted in bolster change
National Sports Centre, Barrie, Ontario (Shipper/Receiver) Sept. 2002 – Oct. 2004
• manually unloaded shipments and verified quantities and styles
• responsible for quality customer service
• coordinates inter-store inventory transfers, cycle, and year-end inventory counts, and resolved variances with suppliers
• able to work alone as well as part of a team
• responsible for prompt and punctual daily opening of store
• worked overtime hours when necessary to complete tasks during busy periods Faurecia – Cleveland, Mississippi (Incoming Quality Inspector) Mar. 2002 – Sept. 2002
• Managed Supplier Incoming Quality
• established teams of temporary labour to distinguish quality parts
• tracked supplier performance via analytical metrics
• filed NCR summaries with supply chain team to ensure further adherence to standards Bertrand Faure Components Inc. (Faurecia), Barrie, Ontario (Assembler) Jul. 1999 – Mar. 2002
• manually assembled automotive components prior to stamping process in a physically demanding, repetitive and fast-paced environment
• assessed level of product quality and maintained lot code discipline during manufacture
• was responsible for accurate product count to avoid overbuilding and under-shipping and to meet quota for next day’s deliveries
• contributed to employee suggestion program (many adopted by management)
• performed repetitive complex jobs requiring multi-tasking skills ABILITIES:
• Tools: power screwdrivers, torque socket wrench, most hand tools, manual pump cart, calipers
• Operated and performed minor maintenance on MIG welder
• Experience with reach truck and forklift
Performed weld tests (assessed quality of weld)
• Working knowledge of electronic scanners
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
• Workplace Health and Safety Course/WHMIS Training/ISO/QS 9000 Training/IPC trained
• Completed high school education in Elmvale, Ontario
• Reach truck and forklift experience
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:
• Mountain biking, playing ball hockey, reading
• Running a successful antique/collectables business during the summer at the Elmvale Flea & Farmer's Market which I have been doing for the past 20+ years.