Dan Higgins
Edmonton,AB
Summary
During my tenure as a Red Seal Welder, I honed my skills in ensuring the highest standards of welding quality and safety. My practical experience in various welding processes, coupled with my in depth knowledge of welding codes and procedures, equips me with a commitment to precision.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Door Shop Technician
LBH Timbermart
07.2020 - Current
- Purchasing and inventory management of door slabs, jambs, door stop, hinges etc.
- Monitor production costs and identify areas of cost efficiency.
- Machining of all interior door products.
- Quality Control of machined doors and all production and products that leave the shop.
- Develop production schedules to meet customer demands.
- Inspection and maintenance of all shop machinery and tools (door machine, vacuum system, table and chop saws, routers and drill presses).
Finishing Carpentry
Self Employed
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Finished over 50 suites at the Village of Summerside by Pelham Homes
- Close to 100 suites for Pagnotta and approximately 20 suites for Salvi Homes (hung doors, door casing, window casing, shelving, baseboards, door knobs and all hardware, etc.)
- Numerous home renovations (hung doors, drywall, entertainment unit, window jambs, paint, etc.)
- Interior spindle and glass style railings (Residential)
- Exterior picket and glass style railings (Residential and Commercial)
- Various welding projects including all weld processes.
Journeyman Welder/Fabricator
STH Welding
08.2013 - 01.2019
- Fabricated using many processes including SMAW, FCAW, TIG and MIG welding
- Operated portable welding rig in the field for several projects
- Managed and oversaw apprentices and laborers
- Aluminum cast build up on hundreds of 6.0 and 6.4L Ford water/oil pumps
- Aluminum fabrication and repairs
- Fabricated six ten ton pump truck decks with pickers for Tervita
- Welded several fall arrests for Innovative Fall Protection
- Built hundreds of portable welding skid units to customers specifications
- Bobcat and back hoe bucket repairs
- Numerous trailer repairs and modifications
- Repaired handling equipment and particle tested for cracks
- Operation of fork lift and overhead crane.
Education
NAIT
Edmonton, AB06.2013
SAIT Polytechnic
Calgary, AB02.2012
High School Diploma -
Ernest Manning High School
Calgary, AB06.2010
Skills
- Welds mild steel, aluminum and stainless steel
- Reads and works from shop/production drawings and blueprints
- Functions effectively with a variety of welders and weld processes
- Absorbs information effectively and quickly
- Observes to gain new skills and knowledge
- Excellent time management skills
- Converses with others with ease
- Active listening skills
- Ability to follow directions quickly and concisely
Welding Tickets
- CSA W178.2 Level 1 Welding Inspector Certificate
- Journeyman Welder Certificate
- CWB All Position Stick Certification
- Red Seal Certificate
Hobbies And Interests
- Music, including playing guitar in a band.
- Health and fitness including weight lifting, ball hockey and P90X.
Timeline
Door Shop Technician
LBH Timbermart
07.2020 - Current
Finishing Carpentry
Self Employed
01.2019 - 07.2020
Journeyman Welder/Fabricator
STH Welding
08.2013 - 01.2019
NAIT
SAIT Polytechnic
High School Diploma -
Ernest Manning High School