Ben Aitken
Blumenort,MB
Summary
Dependable Sandblaster with 4 years of experience. Adept at working long hours with continual lifting and remaining efficient and professional. Committed to safety, high-quality work and following directions.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented Sandblaster with extensive knowledge of paint/rust from metal. Successful at working for long hours and following instructions without supervision. Committed to safety and top-of-the-line tool maintenance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sandblaster
Max Paint And Sandblasting
11.2019 - Current
- Maintained abrasive blasting equipment and performed minor repairs.
- Selected surfaces for blasting and masked specific parts.
- Masked, grit blasted or chemically rinsed surfaces to prepare for sandblasting.
- Set up portable sandblasters and maintained clean and safe work zone.
- Determined accurate mixtures and times for sandblasting to meet desired finish.
- Used personal protective gear to eliminate exposure to harmful dust, fumes and materials.
- Boosted quality and effectiveness by maintaining stamina and hand dexterity to handle any challenge.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Assembler
Elmer's Manufacturing
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted with the training after corporate takeover
- Participated in inventory and asset management
- Welding experience
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
Assembler
Dynamic Ditchers
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues..
- Inspected completed products to encourage quality and adherence to company standards.
Pork Production Technician
County Meats and Deli
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Slaughtering pigs
- Cleaning carcasses
- Stocked, cleaned and disinfected habitats of [Number] animals to protect animal health and wellbeing.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Production Assistant
Cloverdale
01.2012 - 11.2015
- Accurately gauged and added ingredients for paint batches
- Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Weighed and measured items to prevent waste and meet quality standards.
Delivery Driver
Paramount Windows
08.2011 - 12.2011
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Operated light trucks to deliver loads as far as 280 kilometers from home location
Education
GRADE 10 -
Lord Selkirk Regional Secondary School
GED -
Government of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB06.2019
Skills
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Organization
- Detail-oriented
- Self-motivated
- Forklift Driving
- Personal Protective Gear
- Portable Sandblaster Expertise
- Surface Preparation
- Operational Safety
Timeline
Sandblaster
Max Paint And Sandblasting
11.2019 - Current
Assembler
Elmer's Manufacturing
06.2018 - 03.2019
Assembler
Dynamic Ditchers
07.2016 - 05.2018
Pork Production Technician
County Meats and Deli
11.2015 - 07.2016
Production Assistant
Cloverdale
01.2012 - 11.2015
Delivery Driver
Paramount Windows
08.2011 - 12.2011
GRADE 10 -
Lord Selkirk Regional Secondary School
GED -
Government of Manitoba
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