DEREK PALOMAKI
Alban,ON
Summary
I am currently a licensed millwright with over 25 years of experience in many fields of the millwrighting profession. I've worked in food processing at Campbell soup and been involved in everything from machine repair to new equipment installation and commissioning and daily maintenance functions. These led up to a maintenance team leader position at Campbell soup for just over 20 years. After that I decided to move closer to home and switch positions with Campbell soup to go work at Honda of Canada manufacturing and the automotive market working in the diecast division where they cast aluminum engine heads and blocks. I worked as a millwright for a year and a half then became a maintenance team leader for 3 years before moving into the reliability position in the department which also led me into the technical planning group with the engineering department to enhance the machine efficiencies and reliability in the engine plant. I hold many training certifications and license tickets from propane use to 1st aid and wellness to T6 welding tickets for high pressure pipe and many other aspects of the maintenance field.
I would love an opportunity to show and discuss these achievements with you.
I've also been involved with several "managerial awards", "total delivered cost awards", "Enabling our future " and Campbell soup used to call them "you make a different awards" for going over and above not only my daily duties but the responsibility of an individual within the plant, as well as "every day excellence" &"you make a difference" recognition awards.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fitter /Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Byrnecut Group
08.2023 - Current
- Troubleshot complex mechanical issues, developing effective solutions that minimized disruptions to project timelines.
- Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
- Optimized workflow by organizing tools and materials, providing quick access for team members when needed.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting techniques or strategies based on changing project requirements or specifications.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Conducted regular machinery inspections to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Supported a positive work environment by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and assisting peers as needed.
Maintenance Reliability Planner
Honda of Canada Manufacturing
03.2014 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible
- Defined problems, collected data, established facts and validated conclusions
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge
- Adhered to quality and service standards to support operational goals
- Assisted with new hire orientation and employee training
- Developed departmental objectives, budgets, policies, procedures and strategies.
Maintenance Team Leader / Millwright
Campbell Soup Company
01.1994 - 03.2014
- Developed, implemented and evaluated maintenance policies and procedures
- Interpreted specifications, blueprints and job orders to construct templates and layed out reference points for workers
- Monitored employees' work levels and review work performance
- Inspected, test and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools and gauged to verify conformance to standards and repair requirements
- Computed estimates and actual costs of factors such as materials, labor and outside contractors
- Conducted and arranged for worker training in safety, repair, and maintenance techniques, operational procedures and equipment use
- Performed skilled repair and maintenance operations, used equipment such as hand and power tools, hydraulic presses and shears and welding equipment.
Education
Industrial Millwright -
George Brown College
Toronto04.1998
High School Diploma -
Lakeshore Collegiate
Toronto06.1987
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Business
Humber College
TorontoSkills
- Technical Documentation
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Maintenance Repairs
- Skilled Maintenance and Repair
- Job Prioritizing
- Operational Efficiency
- Outside Contractor Oversight
- Preventive Maintenance
- Welding
- Lubrication Procedures
- Pneumatic Systems
- System Maintenance
- Parts Fabrication
- Hydraulics
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Cutting and Grinding
Languages
English
References
- Thomas McCreavy, Honda Of Canada Manufacturing, Industrial Millwright Wekend Crew PM Specialist, 17052797112, tjmcreavy2010@gmail.com
- James Hill, Honda Of Canada Manufacturing, Maintenance Team Leader / Millwright, 17058909921, jimhill25@hotmail.com
Certification
- millwright - completed 2001
Timeline
Fitter /Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Byrnecut Group
08.2023 - Current
Maintenance Reliability Planner
Honda of Canada Manufacturing
03.2014 - 08.2023
Maintenance Team Leader / Millwright
Campbell Soup Company
01.1994 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
Lakeshore Collegiate
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Business
Humber College
Industrial Millwright -
George Brown College
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