Open To Work
Chris Merilees
Gibsons
Summary
Motivated self starter with an aptitude for learning new tasks quickly. Stamina and know-how to undertake the most challenging situations. Exceptional organizational and communication skills. Strong team player, working well with others as well as unsupervised. Flexible, and very dependable. Experienced with the use of many tools including compressors, pneumatic hammers, compactors, cutters, chainsaws and many other power tools.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
6058
6058
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Welder/Fabricator/Manager
HL Enterprises
Gibsons
01.2011 - Current
- Involved in the daily operations of a successful metal fabricating shop including welding.
- Fabricating, designing, purchasing, overseeing projects/quality control and customer service.
- Working efficiently to complete deadlines for various customer needs on a daily basis.
- Experienced with both aluminum and steel, building boats from start to completion.
Welder/Fabricator/Installer
Abstract Industries Ltd.
Surrey
01.1998 - 01.2010
- 12 years experience welding both aluminum and steel.
- Building various styles and structures for athletic facilities, neon signage including electrical installation, and all types of sheet metal fabrication and welding.
- Involved in the design and manufacturing of all products from start to finish and customer service.
Repairs and Sales Representative
Weston Luggage Ltd
Vancouver
01.1992 - 01.1997
- Repairing all types of luggage from all over the world, for airline customers visiting through the Vancouver International Airport.
- This would include mechanical repairs to locks, working with ABS, fiberglass, fine work color spraying as well as numerous other repairs which were required.
Education
Introduction to Public Works Operations - PUBW 1001
BCIT
Water Operator 1 - PUBW 1114
BCIT
Graduate - grade 12
North Delta Senior Secondary
Skills
- Motivated self starter
- Aptitude for learning new tasks quickly
- Stamina
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Team player
- Dependable
- Experienced with power tools
- Use of compressors
- Use of pneumatic hammers
- Use of compactors
- Use of cutters
- Use of chainsaws
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Welder/Fabricator/Manager
HL Enterprises
01.2011 - Current
Welder/Fabricator/Installer
Abstract Industries Ltd.
01.1998 - 01.2010
Repairs and Sales Representative
Weston Luggage Ltd
01.1992 - 01.1997
Introduction to Public Works Operations - PUBW 1001
BCIT
Water Operator 1 - PUBW 1114
BCIT
Graduate - grade 12
North Delta Senior Secondary