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Outstanding Volunteer of The Year, Moore Skate Club
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Darrell Gignac

Sarnia,ON

Summary

Accomplished CNC Machine Operator with a proven track record at Keddco Manufacturing, where leadership and safety were paramount. Skilled in programming, setup, and cycle time reduction, I consistently exceeded productivity targets. Trained on Mazak, with a strong focus on quality inspection and efficiency. Holds certifications in Fork Truck operation and safety procedures, embodying a blend of technical prowess and team mentorship.

With 25 + years of experience in the industry, raising my family in the Sarnia area and a leader in my community, I have the skills, training and roots to offer years of quality work to your organization.


Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

CNC Machine Operator

Keddco Manufacturing
05.2008 - Current
  • Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
  • Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
  • Improved workplace safety, conducting regular inspections and promptly addressing any hazards or mechanical issues.
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
  • Exceeded productivity targets consistently, skillfully managing time and workload to achieve outstanding results.
  • Learned and followed safety procedures to keep machines operated safely and prevent accidents.
  • Mentored junior operators, sharing knowledge of CNC operations and best practices for safe, efficient performance.
  • Input instructions to program CNC machines to control machine movement and produce parts to specification.
  • Performed in a leadership role as a shop lead hand for past 3 years.
  • Fork Truck Certification expires 2026
  • Red Cross certified and standard first aid and CPR, AED Level C, Opioid Poisoning Emergence training. Expires 2026
  • JHSC Basic part 1 training
  • JHSC Certification Part 2 for manufacturing
  • Positive Material Identification by Isotope Based X-Ray Fluorescence

CNC Machine Operator

Valiant Machine & Tool
04.2002 - 05.2007

Boring Mill Operator

CNC Programmer/Operator With programming with Mastercam

Fork Truck Training

  • Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
  • Improved workplace safety, conducting regular inspections and promptly addressing any hazards or mechanical issues.
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
  • Exceeded productivity targets consistently, skillfully managing time and workload to achieve outstanding results.

CNC Machine Operator

Forest Design
06.1999 - 05.2002

Education

Diploma - Tool And Die

St Clair College
Windsor, ON
05-1999

Skills

  • Programming and set up
  • Trained with Mazak
  • Inspection of parts
  • Operate multiple machines for efficiency
  • Hand and power tools
  • Cycle time reduction
  • Drilling operations
  • Surface grinding

Languages

English
Full Professional

Outstanding Volunteer of The Year, Moore Skate Club

As a member of the Moore Skate Club, my 2 children participated on a regular bases. I sit as a  member of the Board of Directors and was presented with the  Howard LaPier Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award in 2019.  This was for my dedication to the club as a volunteer, prop builder and Ice show coordinator.

I was also nominated for the Skate Canada Outstanding Volunteer of the year in 2024 for my service to the club as a board member.

Timeline

CNC Machine Operator

Keddco Manufacturing
05.2008 - Current

CNC Machine Operator

Valiant Machine & Tool
04.2002 - 05.2007

CNC Machine Operator

Forest Design
06.1999 - 05.2002

Diploma - Tool And Die

St Clair College
Darrell Gignac