Albert Lerat
Opaskwayak Cree Nation,MB
Summary
Experienced Welder with background in industrial design, material stocking, product shipment and waste management. Trained across multiple types of welding, metallurgy and structural design. Expert working at heights and in enclosed spaces.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
RMS Mechanical
12.2021 - Current
- Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
- Worked on excavators, rock trucks & loaders
- Fueled trucks
- replaced adaptors
- rebuilt buckets
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
Welder
Strilkiwski Contracting Ltd
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Welder
Paul Iverson Mechanical Services
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Welder
- Fabricator
- drove single axel trucks with air brakes
Rock Truck Operator
Iron North
03.2018 - 03.2018
- Operate heavy duty trucks for transporting rocks for construction sites
- Maximized productivity by skillfully navigating rough terrain and adjusting driving methods as necessary.
Equipment Maintenance Technician
BBE Hydro Constructors
08.2014 - 03.2017
- serviced equipment
- Supported equipment relocation projects with disassembly, transportation, reassembly, and recommissioning tasks as required.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
Class 1 Truck Driver
D&R Ready Mix
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Managed time effectively while making multiple stops per day for pick-ups or deliveries under tight deadlines.
- Maintained daily truck maintenance
- Transported portable concrete stations
Journeyman Apprentice Welder
Hudson Bay Port Company
10.1995 - 08.2012
- Exceeded expectations when executing emergency repairs under pressure; ensured minimal downtime for affected systems.
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Handyman Helper
Town of Churchill
10.1992 - 08.2012
- Enhanced safety measures by promptly reporting any hazards or concerns to the lead handyman.
- Demonstrated adaptability in learning new skills on the job, increasing overall productivity within the team dynamic.
- Drove 5 ton trucks
- Operated boom truck and loaders
General Laborer
Manitoba Conservation
07.1994 - 09.1994
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
Education
Red Seal Ticket - Level Three Journeyman Welder
Assiniboine Community College
Brandon, MB01-2022
Skills
- Pipe welding
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Welding procedure specification
- Tool repair and maintenance
Timeline
Welder
RMS Mechanical
12.2021 - Current
Welder
Strilkiwski Contracting Ltd
12.2020 - 02.2021
Welder
Paul Iverson Mechanical Services
07.2018 - 01.2021
Rock Truck Operator
Iron North
03.2018 - 03.2018
Equipment Maintenance Technician
BBE Hydro Constructors
08.2014 - 03.2017
Class 1 Truck Driver
D&R Ready Mix
06.2013 - 06.2014
Journeyman Apprentice Welder
Hudson Bay Port Company
10.1995 - 08.2012
General Laborer
Manitoba Conservation
07.1994 - 09.1994
Handyman Helper
Town of Churchill
10.1992 - 08.2012
Red Seal Ticket - Level Three Journeyman Welder
Assiniboine Community College