Brett Demcie
Vancouver,BC
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Rail Car Mechanic
Canadian Nation Railroad
Surrey, British Columbia
09.2023 - Current
- Inspected rail cars for mechanical issues and safety compliance.
- Performed routine maintenance on braking systems and wheel assemblies.
- Repaired and replaced defective components using hand tools and power tools.
Rail Car Mechanic
Essex Terminal Rail
Windsor, Ontario
03.2017 - 12.2021
- Inspected rail cars to identify mechanical issues and ensure safety compliance.
- Performed routine maintenance on braking systems and wheel assemblies to maintain operational reliability.
- Repaired and replaced defective components using hand tools and power tools.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical problems effectively.
Welder
Skyjack
Guelph, Ontario
05.2014 - 01.2017
- Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate welding specifications.
- Operated welding equipment to assemble components for aerial work platforms.
- Conducted quality inspections on welds to maintain industry standards.
Welder/layout
Greco Aluminum Railing
Windsor, Ontario
02.2011 - 09.2014
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Fabricated aluminum railings using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during all welding processes.
General Laborer
Pre stress concrete
Oldcastle, Ontario
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Assisted in pouring and curing concrete slabs efficiently.
- Operated heavy machinery for concrete production and assembly.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Forklift Operator
Matrix logistics
Calgary, Alberta
10.2009 - 12.2011
- Operated forklifts to transport goods within warehouse environment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks and storage areas.
- Conducted regular safety checks on equipment to ensure compliance.
Porter
University of Windsor
Windsor, Ontario
08.2006 - 06.2009
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in university facilities and common areas.
- Assisted with moving and setting up furniture for events and activities.
- Transported materials across campus to support logistics.
- Coordinated waste disposal and recycling efforts throughout the university grounds.
Welder/layout
Marner tool and gauge
Windsor, Ontario
08.1998 - 08.2005
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Fabricated aluminum railings using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during all welding processes.
Education
Canadian Welding Certification - Welding Technique
Windsor Welding Institute
Windsor, ON 08.2014 - 11.2015
Century Secondary School
Windsor, OntarioSkills
- Brake inspection
- Brake system maintenance
- Mechanical repair
- Preventive maintenance
- Air brake testing
- Structural repairs
- Welding techniques
- Fabrication techniques
- Field repair techniques
- Hand tool operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Forklift operation
- Safety compliance
- Workplace safety
- Blueprint interpretations
- Fabrication techniques
- Field repair techniques
Certification
- Canadian Welding Board (CWB)
Welding ticket - CPR/Trama Assessment
Timeline
Rail Car Mechanic
Canadian Nation Railroad
09.2023 - Current
Rail Car Mechanic
Essex Terminal Rail
03.2017 - 12.2021
Canadian Welding Certification - Welding Technique
Windsor Welding Institute
08.2014 - 11.2015
Welder
Skyjack
05.2014 - 01.2017
General Laborer
Pre stress concrete
08.2011 - 08.2012
Welder/layout
Greco Aluminum Railing
02.2011 - 09.2014
Forklift Operator
Matrix logistics
10.2009 - 12.2011
Porter
University of Windsor
08.2006 - 06.2009
Welder/layout
Marner tool and gauge
08.1998 - 08.2005
Century Secondary School