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Ashley Lachance

St. Marys

Summary

Hardworking and safety-focus Utility Technician with experience supporting day-to-day plant operations through equipment cleaning, area upkeep, and mechanical assistance. Proficient in cleaning SMS presses, following LOTO procedures, and working alongside maintenance teams in industrial settings. Strong interest in mechanical systems and a solid foundation in industrial safety and operations. Actively pursuing a Millwright apprenticeship to expand technical skills and grow within the skilled trades.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Utility Technician

Johnson Electric
08.2024 - Current
  • Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures during operations
  • Monitored hot work areas to ensure fire safety and compliance with safety protocols
  • Preformed detailed cleaning and oil removal of SMS presses
  • Maintained overall plant cleanliness by preforming routine cleaning, wiping down walls and railings

Production Worker

Trillium Hatchery
11.2023 - 07.2024
  • Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Maintained cleanliness of workstations, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.

Harvester Operator

Beneteau Agri Services
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Perform daily inspections of engine oil levels
  • Daily greasing of equipment
  • Cleaning/Sanitation of harvester
  • Minor maintenance and inspections on equipment
  • Assist field mechanic and other tasks as needed

Lead Coolant Technician

Fuchs Lubricants
11.2022 - 07.2023
  • Collecting samples from each fluid sump for analysis
  • Conducting laboratory testing per procedures & making corrections based on testing results
  • Maintaining the proper fluid level on each system at the customer site
  • Input and communicate data
  • Draining the fluid sump, remove any sludge/chips contamination, power wash the fluid tank, recharge system with Fresh solution or premixed fluid
  • Following procedures and adhere to all customer and safety requirements
  • Participating in daily communication meetings with the Supervisor and communicate effectively
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month

Composite Technician

Hudson Boat Works
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Read and interpreted job orders, drawings and specification sketches.
  • Operated machinery and tools safely during composite manufacturing.
  • Fabricated composite parts.
  • Accurately combined different materials to create strong composite material for products.

Sanitation Worker

Bonduelle
04.2021 - 10.2021

•Ensure assignments are effectively and efficiently clean and correct deficiencies whenpossible

  • Preform regularly scheduled packaging and mixing sanitation in accordance with the standardized sanitation operating procedures and instructions
  • Complete all required paperwork
  • Knowledge of packaging and mixing operations
  • Assisting with general plant cleaning and compliant with established HACCP, Food Safety, Protocols, and Good Manufacturing Practices

IPM Scout

Greenhill Produce
06.2017 - 07.2020

•Ability to identify pests and damage symptoms present in the greenhouse crops, quickly and accurately

  • Monitoring ongoing pests and disease concerns
  • Scouting of the entire growing area and accurate data as directed by the Grower
  • Applying preventive and control products
  • Checking products for quality and working with machinery as well as proper disinfectant of machinery

Education

John McGregor Secondary School
Chatham, ON
2017

Skills

  • LOTO Procedures/ Safety Awareness
  • Use of Oxygen and Acetylene Torch
  • MEWP Certificate
  • Ladder Training
  • Confine Space
  • Use of hand power tools

Timeline

Utility Technician

Johnson Electric
08.2024 - Current

Production Worker

Trillium Hatchery
11.2023 - 07.2024

Harvester Operator

Beneteau Agri Services
09.2023 - 10.2023

Lead Coolant Technician

Fuchs Lubricants
11.2022 - 07.2023

Composite Technician

Hudson Boat Works
10.2021 - 07.2022

Sanitation Worker

Bonduelle
04.2021 - 10.2021

IPM Scout

Greenhill Produce
06.2017 - 07.2020

John McGregor Secondary School
Ashley Lachance