Ben Thompson
Madeira Park,BC
Summary
Versatile and achievement-oriented professional with extensive experience in quality control, product inspection, and heavy machinery operation. Excelled at Sapphire Steel by enhancing product quality and efficiency, leveraging skills in visual inspections and team collaboration. Demonstrated proficiency in safety procedures and stick welding, contributing to significant project successes and workplace safety improvements.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Sapphire Steel
Canada / USA
10.2023 - Current
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Operator Engineer Local 115
Vancouver, BC
01.2020 - Current
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Played a key role in successful project completions by maintaining open lines of communication with supervisors and team members, ensuring timely adjustments to work strategies when needed.
Welder Fabricator
Sheet Metal Workers Local 280
Vancouver, BC
01.2000 - 05.2019
- Performed welding tasks in multiple positions including flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Applied diverse welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core techniques.
- Created parts in accordance with detailed architectural diagrams.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Refurbished and repurposed materials to minimize expenses.
Education
Trades - Welding
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, NoneOperator - Heavy Equipment
I.H.E Inland Heavy Equipment Operator School
Mission, BC06.2017
Skills
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
- Product inspection
- Visual inspections
- Inspections and reviews
- Safety procedures
Languages
English
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Sapphire Steel
10.2023 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator
Operator Engineer Local 115
01.2020 - Current
Welder Fabricator
Sheet Metal Workers Local 280
01.2000 - 05.2019
Trades - Welding
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Operator - Heavy Equipment
I.H.E Inland Heavy Equipment Operator School