Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certifications And Awards
References
Volunteer Experience
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Brandon Lee

Paradise,NL

Summary

Focused Welder with 3 years of experience. Skilled at working with mild steel with a commitment to safety, efficiency and accuracy. Proven history of reliability and professionalism.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Apprentice Welder

DF Barnes
07.2021 - 11.2023
  • Job hazard assessments prior to start of work
  • Interpret and read blueprints for assigned jobs
  • Organization of parts for assembly and production
  • Cleaning and preparing material before fitting/welding operations
  • Lay out of material according to prints
  • Fitting and tacking of required parts
  • Preform welds in accordance with WPS and welding authorities
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
  • Ensured safety standards were met by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
  • Received hands-on training on proper use and maintenance of welding tools and equipment.
  • Continuously sought feedback from supervisors regarding performance improvements needed for successful progression toward journeyman status.

Glass Technician

Cabot Auto Glass
12.2016 - 09.2020
  • Safely and properly remove various types of glass including windshields, door glasses, vent glasses, and back glasses from both standard vehicles and heavy equipment
  • Followed appropriate measures to safeguard interiors and exteriors of vehicle when removing glasses
  • Proficient in the use of various hand and power tools such as wire systems, urethane guns, and reciprocating saws, as well as glass medic chip repair machines
  • Familiar with a wide range of vehicles of various makes and models, from sedans, SUVs, trucks, and transport trucks as well as the necessary steps required to repair or replace the glass required for the vehicle.

Undercoating Technician

Capital Pre-Owned
06.2016 - 12.2016
  • Pre inspection of vehicles; checked for rust damage
  • Use of hand tools such as grinders and sanders to remove excess rust buildup from vehicle exteriors
  • Application of undercoating materials to the exterior, bottom and under hood of various makes and models of vehicles
  • Maintained equipment such as hydraulic ramp and air filtration systems.

Senior Detailer

Capital Pre-Owned
11.2015 - 06.2016
  • Fully cleaned and installed accessories on both new and pre-owned vehicles
  • Quality assurance, overseeing junior detailers, ensuring vehicles were thoroughly cleaned and ready for the customer
  • Able to drive both standard and automatic transmission
  • Efficient in minor body work such as the removal of hazing, scratches, and minor dents through different applications like using a mechanical buffer.

Sales Associate

The Source
10.2014 - 01.2015
  • Sales and customer assistance of electronics, cellular phones and other
  • Conducted inventory
  • Operated point of sale cash system
  • Set up and activated accounts for new customers
  • Managed and addressed customer grievances and customer retention
  • Installed various computer programs
  • Store key holder
  • Made store deposits.

Warehouse Stockperson

TRA Atlantic
11.2013 - 10.2014
  • Picked orders
  • Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
  • Operated an electric pallet jack
  • Conducted safety checks.
  • Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
  • Checked and pulled defective or expired products from shelves.
  • Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
  • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.

Crew Member

McDonalds
08.2010 - 10.2013
  • Cashier
  • Food preparation
  • Equipment sanitation and regular maintenance on cooking equipment as well as ice cream machine maintenance and repair
  • Member of truck team, in charge of unloading orders and rotating stock.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs, continuously updating knowledge of company policies and procedures.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.

Education

Welder -

College of the North Atlantic
Burin, NL
06.2021

Level 3 Diploma -

Holy Spirit High School
CBS, NL
06.2013

Skills

  • Proficient with Windows-based systems
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Typing speed of 45 words per minute
  • Troubleshooting of parts and processes
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively
  • Team player with exceptional people skills and a positive, friendly attitude
  • Ability to perform welds in all positions with SMAW, FCAW, MCAW, GMAW, GTAW (Mild Steel)
  • GTAW experience with aluminum, and stainless
  • Ability to set up and use welding machines and cutting machines
  • Brazing and oxy-fuel welding experience
  • Proficient in operating CAC-A as well as other cutting operations including oxy-fuel track cutters, and PAC
  • Efficient with hand tools and machines (grinders, saws, drill presses etc)

Certifications And Awards

  • Journeyman certificate (03/2024)
  • Fall arrest
  • Aerial lift
  • Confined Space
  • Rough terrain Telehandler
  • CWB S class ticket (4 positions SMAW, 4 positions FCAW)
  • Valid drivers license with a clean driving abstract
  • Presidents Medal Of Excellence (Honor roll) from Burin CAN
  • Gold medal winner of 2021 Skills Canada welding competition provincial level

References

References available upon request.

Volunteer Experience

  • Resident Assistant, College of North Atlantic Burin Campus
  • Student Council Treasurer, College of North Atlantic Burin Campus

Timeline

Apprentice Welder

DF Barnes
07.2021 - 11.2023

Glass Technician

Cabot Auto Glass
12.2016 - 09.2020

Undercoating Technician

Capital Pre-Owned
06.2016 - 12.2016

Senior Detailer

Capital Pre-Owned
11.2015 - 06.2016

Sales Associate

The Source
10.2014 - 01.2015

Warehouse Stockperson

TRA Atlantic
11.2013 - 10.2014

Crew Member

McDonalds
08.2010 - 10.2013

Welder -

College of the North Atlantic

Level 3 Diploma -

Holy Spirit High School
Brandon Lee