Aaron Ladd
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving ability. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Signal Maintainer/Forman
Canadian National Railway
06.2011 - 02.2024
- Documented repairs and maintenance performed and provided supervisor with regular reports.
- Responded to emergency situations promptly, taking necessary actions to restore signal functionality while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Performed inspections, diagnostics and troubleshooting on structures, equipment and devices and determined appropriate repair work.
- Reduced downtime by swiftly diagnosing issues with signals, switches, and related components to minimize train delays.
- Performed regular testing and repairs on various signaling equipment components for quality assurance purposes ensuring proper functioning at all times.
- Optimized signal performance through routine inspection, cleaning, and adjustment of components as needed.
- Minimized disruptions to train operations by carefully planning maintenance activities around scheduled traffic flows.
Crane Operator
Varsteel
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Operated cranes and other equipment while maintaining personal and overall work zone safety.
- Maneuvered loads safely with accuracy and stability.
- Demonstrated attention to detail while operating cranes for complex lifts, ensuring minimal disruption to surroundings.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage loads.
- Loaded and unloaded steel for receiving and customer orders
Machine Operator
Case New Holland
02.2006 - 09.2009
- Operator and trainer of various types of fabrication machinery such as CNC brake presses, CNC lathes, CNC sheers, saws and drills in accordance to fabrication blueprints.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Utilized kaisen Lean Manufacturing principles to identify areas for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produced quality products.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
Education
Signal And Communications Apprenticeship Training
CN Railway Training Center
Winnipeg, MB06.2012
High School Diploma -
Walter Murray Collegiate
Saskatoon, SK06.1995
Skills
- Crossing maintenance
- Organization and Time Management
- Signal System Maintenance
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electronic testing
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Task Prioritization
- Multimeter usage
- Wiring installation
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Circuit Analysis
- Cable Locating
- Fall arrest training
- Aerial Lift training
- Proficient in Forklift Operation
- Proficient in Bridge Crane Operation
- Emergency First Aid
Languages
English
Baseball Coach
For the past 7yrs I have taken pleasure in being a Baseball Coach/Mentor to 100+ kids during the summer months
Timeline
Signal Maintainer/Forman
Canadian National Railway
06.2011 - 02.2024
Crane Operator
Varsteel
09.2010 - 06.2011
Machine Operator
Case New Holland
02.2006 - 09.2009
Signal And Communications Apprenticeship Training
CN Railway Training Center
High School Diploma -
Walter Murray Collegiate
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