Dakota Sawan-Underhill
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Talented professional experienced in welding, metal cutting and CNC. Brings strong attention to safety and quality. Team player with skills to read, understand and implement complex instructions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Welder
Silent-Aire
Nisku, AB
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Prepared surfaces prior to welding by grinding or sanding down imperfections.
- Performed welding operations on various components according to blueprints and drawings.
- Operated overhead crane systems for moving large objects safely around the shop floor.
- Utilized a variety of hand tools such as grinders, pliers, hammers, saws to complete tasks quickly and efficiently.
- Monitored temperature levels of welds throughout the process.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Participated in regular safety meetings and training sessions.
- Cleaned and maintained all tools, machines, and other welding apparatus used in production process.
Sign Installer
Media Resources
Edmonton, AB
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Pattison billboard installing
- Bus shelter installer
- Construction (cement, jackhammer, highlift platform)
- Warehouse sorting & shop organization
- Metal Fabrication
- Assembled signage components such as posts and frames with nuts and bolts.
- Cut materials according to measurements for fabrication purposes using various hand tools.
- Measured precise locations for sign installation using tape measures or laser levels.
Labourer
Megley’s Cribbing
Edmonton, AB
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Basement repairs, landscaping, excavation
- Daily use of bobcat, jackhammer and other power tools
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trucks, or other vehicles using a forklift.
Apprenticeship Welder
Whitemud Iron Works
Edmonton, AB
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Welding, grinding
- CNC machinist
Project Worker in Wood and Welding Shop
Alberta Job Corps
Edmonton, AB
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Basic MIG welding, metal bending, metal cutting using a plasma cutter
- Operation of a variety of woodworking tools (table saw, planer, sander, band saw, router, wet saw and small hand tools)
- Maintain a safe, clean shop
- Occupational Health and Safety conscious
- Recognized as Employee of the Month for June 2014
Bartender Assistant
Union Hall
Edmonton, AB
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Cleaned bar, work area, picked up bottles and tables
Education
NAIT Welders first period pass - Welding
NAIT
Edmonton, AB06-2024
High School Graduate -
Edmonton, AB01.2010
180 Artillery Core Cadets -
Edmonton, AB01.2006
Skills
- Construction
- Mentoring
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Metal fabrication
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Structural welding
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- OH&S awareness
- Customer service
- Safety procedures
- Aluminum welding
- Defect identification
- Gas metal arc welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Gas tungsten arc welding
- Surface material preparation
Courses Certificates
- 180 Artillery Core Cadets, Edmonton, AB, 01/01/05
- First Aid, WHMIS, Lift Truck, Independent Operator, CSTS, PSTS, H2S Alive
Timeline
Apprentice Welder
Silent-Aire
01.2022 - 03.2025
Sign Installer
Media Resources
01.2019 - 01.2022
Labourer
Megley’s Cribbing
01.2016 - 01.2018
Apprenticeship Welder
Whitemud Iron Works
01.2015 - 01.2016
Project Worker in Wood and Welding Shop
Alberta Job Corps
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bartender Assistant
Union Hall
01.2013 - 01.2014
NAIT Welders first period pass - Welding
NAIT