Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in the forestry sector, notably with Interfor. Excelled in reducing material waste and enhancing productivity through effective machine operation and maintenance. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and communication skills, ensuring efficient project completion. Skilled in machinery setup and preventive maintenance, with a strong focus on workplace safety and quality control.
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Barry Leon
Agassiz,BC
Summary
Overview
2025
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Interfor
Bucker/chain Saw Operator
Job overview
- Reduced material waste with precise measurements and effective use of raw materials.
- Adapted to varying project requirements by quickly learning new techniques and adjusting saw settings as needed.
- Maintained an organized workspace through diligent cleaning practices, ensuring debris removal after each shift for optimal productivity.
- Monitored and inspected sawing machine operations to detect any malfunctions.
Dlind Contracting
Boomman
12.2021 - Current
Job overview
Make log booms for delivery to sawmills , sort by species , attention to detail while working safely
S&R Sawmills
Boomman
01.2015 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Interfor
Boomman
04.1979 - 08.2006
Job overview
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Agassiz High SchoolAgassiz, BC
High School Diploma
1977
University Overview
Skills
- Preventive machine maintenance
- Machinery setup
- Equipment maintenance
- Raw materials handling
- Machine setup
- Blade installation
- Numerical calculations
- Equipment inspection
- Production planning
- Waste reduction
- Product transportation
- Stress tolerance
- Workplace safety
- Tool selection
- Quality control
- Precision cutting
- Saw operation
- Cutting
- Workflow optimization
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Machine operation
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Safety procedures
- Hand-eye coordination
- Time management abilities
- Physical stamina
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Whimis , handling dangerous goods , Med 3 boat certification , fork lift , class 5 driver licence
Timeline
Boomman
Dlind Contracting
12.2021 - Current
Boomman
S&R Sawmills
01.2015 - 03.2020
Boomman
Interfor
04.1979 - 08.2006
Bucker/chain Saw Operator
Interfor
Agassiz High School
High School Diploma
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