Mark Golden
Sault Ste. Marie,ON
Summary
Professional in manufacturing and production industry with strong background in operating and maintaining production machinery. Adept at streamlining operations to boost efficiency and product quality. Highly collaborative team player with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing production needs.
Motivated employee learns quickly in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Operator
Algoma Steel
03.2019 - Current
- Operated machinery following safety protocols to ensure safe production processes.
- Experience with SAP Systems, MES Systems, and Microsoft Office
- Assisted in assembling products according to quality standards and specifications.
- Monitored production line performance, identifying areas for improvement and efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to support operational effectiveness.
- Operated and monitored production machinery, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes and adhere to safety standards.
- Monitored production lines for consistency and quality compliance, identifying areas for improvement.
General Forman/Utility Arborist
Wilderness Environmental Services
11.2004 - 12.2018
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project timelines.
- Coordinated crew activities, optimizing workflow and resource allocation for efficient task completion.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on equipment usage and operational best practices.
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing productivity and reducing downtime across projects.
- Assessed tree health and provided recommendations for maintenance and removal.
- Executed pruning techniques to enhance growth and safety of trees.
- Operated chainsaws, chippers, and other equipment in accordance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with clients to develop customized tree care plans based on specific needs.
- Implemented risk assessment strategies to identify hazards associated with tree maintenance activities.
- Increased property safety through the removal of hazardous trees and limbs, reducing potential damage risks.
Utility Arborist Instructor
Sault College Of Applied Arts And Technology
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Conducted tree health assessments to identify disease, pests, and structural issues to ensure safe climbing.
- Trained junior arborist's on best practices for pruning, planting, and maintenance techniques.
- Instructed students on a variety of essential knots, including clove hitch, anchor hitch, beckett bend, running bowline, bowline, double and triple fisherman's knots.
- Provided training on identifying and utilizing proper and safe anchoring points.
- Instructed students on both open and closed climbing systems, emphasizing safety and best practices.
- Demonstrated the use of aerial devices commonly employed in utility arboricultural operations.
- Instructed students on the selection, adjustment, maintenance, and proper storage of tools and equipment used in the utility arboriculture trade.
Education
Certificate of Trades - Utility Arborist CFQ.
Ministry of Trades, Colleges And Universities
Sault Ste. Marie, ONDiploma - Project Management
Trent University
PeterboroughHigh School Diploma -
Korah Collegiate & Vocational School
Sault Ste. Marie, ONSkills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Adaptable to change
- Effective stress management
- Production logging
- Attention to Detail
- Pickle Line operation
- Material loading
- Experienced in software utilization
- Coil Receiver/ Inventory
- Masonry Assistant
- Critical thinking for problem-solving
- Machine wrap technician
- Manufacturing
- Material quality control
Certification
- IHSA Training - Completed extensive training with the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association, including: Electrical Safety Awareness, Sector- Specific Construction, Basics of Supervising, Line Clearing-Safety and Awareness, Electrical Utility Safety Rules.
- Certified Fall Protection Equipment Inspection
- Train the Trainer Certification- Fall ProtectIon/Fall Arrest
- Certified Utility Arborist- Achieved Certification in September 2012.
- Joint Health and Safety Committees- Part one: Basic Certification. Part Two: Workplace-Specific Hazard Training
- Rescue and Emergency Certifications- Certified in bucket evacuation, bucket rescue, and tree rescue.
- Equipment Proficiency Sign Offs - Safe operation of brush saw, chainsaw, and chipper.
Timeline
Production Operator
Algoma Steel
03.2019 - Current
Utility Arborist Instructor
Sault College Of Applied Arts And Technology
01.2015 - 04.2015
General Forman/Utility Arborist
Wilderness Environmental Services
11.2004 - 12.2018
Certificate of Trades - Utility Arborist CFQ.
Ministry of Trades, Colleges And Universities
Diploma - Project Management
Trent University
High School Diploma -
Korah Collegiate & Vocational School