David Dickson
Mildmay,ON
Summary
Accomplished Lead Installer/Welder Foreman with a proven track record at Avonbank, specializing in system installations and fostering customer relations. Expertise in stainless welding and project management, significantly improving installation efficiency and mentoring junior staff to enhance team skillsets and reduce errors. Over 25 years of field experience as a knowledgeable Installer focused on customer satisfaction. Strong mechanical and technical skills with an excellent eye for detail. Well-versed in diagnosing and repairing issues with current systems and installing new systems. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Installer/Welder Foreman
Avonbank
05.2018 - 10.2024
- Install robotic dairy equipment.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate installations.
- Tig weld process pipe
- Layout and build the interior of dairy barns.
- Work with other contractors to see job completion.
- Project management and on time completion.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
- Mentored junior installers, fostering a positive learning environment for skill development.
- Reduced installation errors, implementing thorough quality control measures.
Forman/Millwright/Certified Pipe Welder/ CWB
Integrated Mechanical
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Aligned and leveled machines using precision measuring instruments to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- Tssa pipe welding
- Cwb welding
- Plant moves, shutdowns, changeovers and breakdowns
Road Foreman/Millwright/Pipe Welder/CWB
J&J Millwrighting
02.2011 - 09.2016
- Tssa pipe welding jobs and plant start ups and change overs.
- complete plant shutdowns and changeovers
- work in food industry
- Cwb welding
- Shop fabrication
- Trouble shoot breakdowns and repairs
Road Foreman Millwright/welder
Caliber Millwrights
04.2007 - 02.2011
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- building of grain elevator handling facility's
Lead Hand Millwright
Milverton Millwrights
03.2002 - 04.2007
- building of grain elevators and fertilizer plants
- cwb all postion welding
- breakdown repairs
Welder Millwright
Mitchell Mill Systems
05.1997 - 03.2002
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- plant shutdowns and changeovers
Education
High School Diploma -
L.D.S.S.
Listowel, ON01-1996
Skills
- System installations
- Stainless welding
- Maintenance and repair
- Field supervision
- Hand tools operation
- Equipment Operation
- Troubleshooting and testing
- Project Management
- Customer Relations
- Equipment Calibration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Installer/Welder Foreman
Avonbank
05.2018 - 10.2024
Forman/Millwright/Certified Pipe Welder/ CWB
Integrated Mechanical
09.2016 - 05.2018
Road Foreman/Millwright/Pipe Welder/CWB
J&J Millwrighting
02.2011 - 09.2016
Road Foreman Millwright/welder
Caliber Millwrights
04.2007 - 02.2011
Lead Hand Millwright
Milverton Millwrights
03.2002 - 04.2007
Welder Millwright
Mitchell Mill Systems
05.1997 - 03.2002
High School Diploma -
L.D.S.S.
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