Derek Palomaki
Albanel,QC
Summary
Reliable professional with skills and attention required to complete safe, accurate work. Dependable in following orders and coordinating with team. OSHA-trained and fully compliant with standards. Dedicated, adaptable, and proactive, with the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
I also enjoy many outdoor activities and spending time outdoors with my family.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Byrnecut
Red Lake, Ontario
08.2024 - Current
- Inspected machines for safety issues prior to operation by operators or customers.
- Worked closely with other technicians to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Welded broken parts and structural members as required.
- Adjusted operational settings to ensure proper performance of the machinery.
- Replaced worn out parts such as hoses, belts, bearings and seals.
- Reviewed technical manuals in order to remain current with changing technology.
- Repaired engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, brakes, and other components of heavy machinery.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using computerized or manual testing equipment.
- Operated various types of construction equipment in order to determine necessary repairs or modifications needed.
- Maintained and repaired heavy equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, graders, excavators, and loaders.
Maintenance Reliability and Planner/ Millwright
Honda of Canada manufacturing
Alliston, Ontario
03.2014 - 08.2024
- Led brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams to generate ideas for improving existing systems and processes.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans for long-term initiatives while managing short-term tasks simultaneously.
- Ensured all team members were aware of their roles and responsibilities and had necessary resources available.
- Coordinated meetings between teams, departments to discuss project updates, status.
- Identified potential problems and created solutions to mitigate risks associated with projects.
- Managed timelines for completion of tasks assigned by upper management.
- Reviewed existing policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance with organizational objectives.
- Provided recommendations on how to increase efficiency by streamlining processes or introducing new tools or technology
- Managed budgets and resources for planning projects, ensuring efficient use of funds.
- Led cross-functional teams in the design and execution of planning projects, promoting collaboration and innovation.
Maintenance Team Leader
Campbell soup company
Toronto, Ontario
01.1994 - 03.2014
- Developed,implemented and evaluated maintenance policies and procedures
- Trained personnel in proper use of tools, machines and other related equipment.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts and equipment in order to minimize downtime.
- Reviewed job performance evaluations of subordinate employees on an ongoing basis.
- Developed annual budgets for the Maintenance Department based on projected needs and available resources.
- Implemented innovative solutions for process improvements and cost savings initiatives.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and facilities to identify potential problems before they occur.
- Provided technical support to team members in the event of operational issues or breakdowns.
- Organized, monitored, and supervised team members to ensure timely completion of daily operations.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of supplies needed for scheduled work orders.
- Ensured the successful completion of preventive maintenance tasks and schedules.
- Maintained detailed records regarding all repairs, maintenance activities and costs incurred.
- Prepared monthly reports outlining progress made towards achieving Maintenance Department goals.
- Created standard operating procedures for maintenance processes that ensured quality control standards were met.
- Developed effective strategies for maintenance activities with a focus on cost reduction, quality assurance, safety compliance and efficiency improvement.
Education
Industrial Millwright - Industrial Millwright
George Brown College
Toronto, On06-1998
High School Diploma -
Lakeshore High School
Toronto, ON06-1987
Accounting -
Lakeshore Humber College
Toronto, ONSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Welding techniques
- Engine repair
- Hydraulic systems
- Preventive maintenance
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Quality control
- Project management
- Electrical work
- Test equipment
- Tire changing
- Equipment operation
- Equipment commissioning
- Battery maintenance
- Scheduled maintenance
- Mechanics and analytics
Affiliations
- I play several sport and love to stay active in the outdoors
- All the seasons are why my family and I moved up to the French river as we love the area and enjoy everything it has to offer
Accomplishments
- I have received many awards for going over and above my regular duties both with my 20 years at Campbell Soup and my 10 years at Honda Manufacturing
- I also hold many certifications and license tickets I would love the opportunity to show and discuss both with you
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Byrnecut
08.2024 - Current
Maintenance Reliability and Planner/ Millwright
Honda of Canada manufacturing
03.2014 - 08.2024
Maintenance Team Leader
Campbell soup company
01.1994 - 03.2014
Industrial Millwright - Industrial Millwright
George Brown College
High School Diploma -
Lakeshore High School
Accounting -
Lakeshore Humber College