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, PunjabBachelor’s of Arts Degree -
Guru Nanak Khalsa College
Sultanpur Lodhi, PunjabSkills
- 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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