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Certification
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Balbir Sandhu

Surrey,Canada

Summary

To obtain a position in the trades workplace which allows me to utilize my experience and give me the opportunity to further develop my skills

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Surrey Gardens Apartment, BC
01.2018 - 11.2024
  • Assess and facilitate repairs
  • Responsible for building infrastructure
  • Use appropriate tools and machinery
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.

Supervisor

Hi-Tech Acrylics Manufacturing Ltd., BC
01.2004 - 01.2018
  • Managed workflow, communicated with team, provided support when needed
  • Worked and manufactured various bathroom fixtures and fittings
  • In charge of daily goals and overall performance

Manufacturing Foreman

Pacific Hot Tub Manufacturing Ltd., BC
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Ensured day-to-day productivity
  • Coordinated and lead team
  • Manufactured various bathroom fixtures and fittings

Drywaller

Team Drywall Ltd., BC
01.1998 - 01.2002
  • Installed drywall in walls
  • Prepared walls prior to painting
  • Used appropriate tools to complete tasks

Framer

Singh Framing Company Ltd., BC
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Built foundations, roofing, installed doors and added exterior finishings
  • Worked cooperatively in a team and alone
  • Followed safety precautions and protocols

Education

High School Diploma -

Senior Secondary School Khera Dona
Kapurthala, Punjab

Bachelor’s of Arts Degree -

Guru Nanak Khalsa College
Sultanpur Lodhi, Punjab

Skills

  • Languages - English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu
  • Computer skills - Word, Desktop Publishing, and Internet
  • Able to work independently and cooperatively in a team
  • Organized and responsible
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Fork-lift operating
  • Welding (steel fabrication)
  • Electrical (~2 years)
  • Journeyman / Maintenance (~15 years)
  • Painting
  • Framework (~2 years)
  • Plumbing (~10 years)
  • Door installation
  • Bathroom fittings / fixtures (~8 years)
  • Drywall (~4 years)
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Building maintenance
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Hand and power tools
  • Troubleshooting skills

Accomplishments

  • Repeatedly commended for working in a safe, efficient, and accurate manner.
  • Increased team productivity by training and mentoring new employees.

Certification

BC Class1 Driver’s License with air-brake endorsement

Languages

English
Elementary
Punjabi
Elementary
Hindi
Elementary

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Surrey Gardens Apartment, BC
01.2018 - 11.2024

Supervisor

Hi-Tech Acrylics Manufacturing Ltd., BC
01.2004 - 01.2018

Manufacturing Foreman

Pacific Hot Tub Manufacturing Ltd., BC
01.2002 - 01.2004

Drywaller

Team Drywall Ltd., BC
01.1998 - 01.2002

Framer

Singh Framing Company Ltd., BC
01.1996 - 01.1998

High School Diploma -

Senior Secondary School Khera Dona

Bachelor’s of Arts Degree -

Guru Nanak Khalsa College

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