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Darren Caldwell

Groves Point,Nova Scotia

Summary

Skilled Maintenance Technician adept at interpreting blueprints, developing schedules and overseeing team operations. Well-versed in managing workflow and delegating tasks to meet objectives. Offering 25 years of repair and maintenance expertise with proven history or hard work and dependability.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance T/L

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
01.1997 - 05.2021
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety guidelines and reporting hazards promptly.
  • Increased overall lifespan of equipment by following preventive maintenance plans and executing unscheduled repairs.
  • Followed detailed maintenance and operational schedules to complete projects and keep equipment running.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Inspected structures, machinery and equipment to determine failure and causes for concern.
  • Worked closely alongside supervisors to prioritize urgent repairs based on production needs.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Con Cast Pipe
08.1989 - 12.1996
  • Observed and tested operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions using voltmeters or other testing devices.
  • Performed regular inspections and regularly lubricated machinery.
  • Ensured high-quality fabrication processes by calibrating precision instruments such as gauges, scales, and micrometers regularly.
  • Assisted in maintaining inventory of spare parts and tools, minimizing delays due to lack of necessary resources for repairs.
  • Installed and maintained compressed air units required for facility presses, heavy forging equipment and blasters.
  • Read blueprints and schematic drawings of machinery to determine appropriate procedures and necessary supplies.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to disassemble devices and remove defective parts.
  • Safeguarded employee safety by adhering to OSHA regulations and enforcing company safety policies within the workplace.
  • Completed welding projects using MIG/TIG techniques to fabricate brackets or make structural repairs as needed during machine overhauls.
  • Replaced worn or defective parts and adjusted settings to improve performance.

Education

Diploma - Industrial Millwright

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON
09.1995

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Project Management
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Predictive Maintenance
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Robot Programming

Languages

English
Elementary

Timeline

Maintenance T/L

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
01.1997 - 05.2021

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Con Cast Pipe
08.1989 - 12.1996

Diploma - Industrial Millwright

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Darren Caldwell