Open To Work
Daniel Pottruff
437A Metal Fabricator RSE
Callander,ON
Summary
Skilled Metal Fabricator with comprehensive experience in sheet metal layout, fabrication, and assembly. Demonstrates strong technical skills in interpreting blueprints and using various tools to create precise components. Brings background of consistently boosting efficiency and quality through process redesigns. Showcases well-developed leadership abilities while managing teams on complex projects.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Metal Fabricator
Ontario Northland
North Bay, Ontario
11.2023 - Current
- Set up and operate fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, rolls, presses, saws, drills, and grinders to cut, bend, form or shape metal parts.
- Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions using electric arc-welding equipment.
- Completed, filed and organized job reports on completed tasks and products.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate measurements and specifications.
- Conducted quality checks to maintain product standards during fabrication.
- Mentored apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
Shop Foreman
GFORCE Custom Fabrication and Installation
Waterloo, Ontario
07.2015 - 11.2023
- Supervised daily operations in custom fabrication and installation processes.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Coordinated workflow between fabrication teams and installation crews.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and regulations during projects.
- Managed inventory of materials, tools, and equipment for efficiency.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products before installation.
- Maintained a safe working environment by ensuring all tools, equipment, and machinery were in proper working order.
- Set up and operate fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, rolls, presses, saws, drills, and grinders to cut, bend, form or shape metal parts.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate measurements and specifications.
Metal Fabricator (Lead Hand)
Hatch Industries
Guelph, Ontario
02.2012 - 07.2015
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate measurements and specifications.
- Set up and operate fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, rolls, presses, saws, drills, and grinders to cut, bend, form or shape metal parts.
- Perform preventative maintenance on fabricating machines such as lubrication and cleaning activities.
- Install hardware on fabricated items such as hinges, handles or brackets using hand tools.
- Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions using electric arc-welding equipment.
Education
Red Seal Metal Fabricator 437A - Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship
Conestoga College
Kitchener 09.2016 - 09.2019
Centennial CVI
Guelph, ONSkills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Forklift operation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Metal finishing
- Roll forming
- Press brake operation
- Rigging and lifting
Certification
Red Seal Metal Fabricator 437A
CWB Qualified for FCAW in All Positions
Previously Qualified for CWB GTAW in All Positions
References
References available upon request.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeTimeline
Metal Fabricator
Ontario Northland
11.2023 - Current
Red Seal Metal Fabricator 437A - Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship
Conestoga College
09.2016 - 09.2019
Shop Foreman
GFORCE Custom Fabrication and Installation
07.2015 - 11.2023
Metal Fabricator (Lead Hand)
Hatch Industries
02.2012 - 07.2015
Centennial CVI