Donnie Cawker
Oshawa,ON
Summary
Adept at blueprint reading and with a keen eye for precision, I excelled at Danco Inc., enhancing project durability . My patience and organizational skills ensured workplace safety and efficiency, achieving significant gains in productivity and project completion rates.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ornamental Steel Placer
Liuna Local 183
07.2018 - Current
- Performed routine inspections of work areas, promptly addressing any issues or hazards that arose during daily operations.
- Coordinated logistics efforts for acquiring necessary resources, streamlining supply chain management processes as needed for maximum efficiency gains.
- Conducted thorough research on potential sites, identifying opportunities for efficient placer operations.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Performed quality checks during and after every job was run to make sure project met or exceeded expectations.
- Prioritized workloads depending upon project specifications and deadlines.
Structural Steel Ironworker Welder
721 Ironworker Union
07.2009 - 07.2021
- Complied with OSHA and company safety guidelines for height safety, lock out tag out, confined space, and hazardous material handling.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Cut metal components to required lengths using metal shears, hacksaws, and bar cutters.
- Ensured structural integrity by properly installing and aligning steel components according to specifications.
- Contributed to successful project completion through precise cutting, bending, and welding of metal materials.
- Expedited construction timelines by effectively operating heavy equipment, such as cranes and forklifts.
- Skillfully operated hand tools such as spud wrenches or drift pins for aligning bolt holes in steel members during assembly processes.
- Strengthened team communication by proactively collaborating with supervisors, engineers, and other tradespeople on job sites.
- Prioritized safety across job site with specific attention to load suspension, welding, and cutting.
- Consistently met deadlines through efficient time management skills while working under pressure in various weather conditions.
- Provided reliable support during rigging operations to ensure the safe lifting of heavy steel beams into place.
- Demonstrated adaptability in tackling diverse projects ranging from commercial buildings to industrial facilities and infrastructure work like bridges or tunnels.
- Increased project durability by expertly fastening steel members using bolts or welding methods based on design requirements.
Ornamental Iron Worker
721 Ironworker
07.2008 - 07.2021
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently met deadlines under pressure while maintaining high-quality work output in a fast-paced environment.
- Mentored new hires, providing comprehensive training that resulted in faster skill acquisition and higher job performance.
- Packing rebar and placing rebar for long hours meeting deadlines and maintaining a positive team atmosphere amongst my crew and other trades
Welder
Danco Inc.
07.2001 - 07.2019
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Developed customized welding techniques for unique materials, optimizing fabrication processes.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Assisted in training new solderers on soldering procedures.
Education
Grade 12 -
Oshawa Central Collegiate Institute
Oshawa, ON09.2002
Skills
- Patience and Persistence
- Workplace Safety
- Accuracy and Precision
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Organizational Skills
- Job set-up
- Forklift Operation
- Materials Loading
- Machinery Maintenance
- Blueprint Reading
- Multitasking Abilities
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Valid c.w.b ticket
H2s alive
Common safety orientation
Woodbuffalo wildlife awareness
Nuclear gage awareness
Ohs Alberta legislation awareness
Working at heights
4 step safety
Whimis
Fire extinguisher training
Rigging and hoisting
Valid c.w.b
6g welding ticket
Confined space
Platform and boom lift (gene)
Swingstage training course
Timeline
Ornamental Steel Placer
Liuna Local 183
07.2018 - Current
Structural Steel Ironworker Welder
721 Ironworker Union
07.2009 - 07.2021
Ornamental Iron Worker
721 Ironworker
07.2008 - 07.2021
Welder
Danco Inc.
07.2001 - 07.2019
Grade 12 -
Oshawa Central Collegiate Institute