Garred Bignell
Keewatin,ON
Summary
Reliable experienced hard worker and willing to adapt to new responsibilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Millwright Apprentice
Ontario Power Generation
Kenora, Ontario
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Shadowed red seal millwrights and learned how things operate.
- Replaced worn out bearings in rotating machinery assemblies.
- Conducted safety inspections on machinery prior to use.
- Assisted with the installation of new motors and drives.
- Measured, cut, soldered copper pipe, and installed shut-off valves.
- Build a platform to work on in G3 Ear Falls Dam, and set up a drill to put a pin in the shaft.
- drained sluice gates with water pump
- drained and cleaned oil in units
Mill Operator
Atlantic Industries Limited
Kenora, ON
02.2018 - 09.2023
- Adjusted machine settings
- Troubleshot problems with machinery or tooling in order to maintain quality standards.
- Unloaded machined components from machines onto conveyors or tables for further processing or packaging.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubricating moving parts, checking fluid levels and replacing filters.
- Followed safety guidelines when operating equipment and handling hazardous materials.
- Cleaned work areas, machines, and equipment regularly to ensure a safe working environment.
- Assisted other team members.
- Monitored the feed and speed of the machines during production runs.
- Welded pipes and couplers etc.
Mill Operator
Kenora Forest Products
Kenora, ON
09.2013 - 12.2018
- Operated a variety of milling machines.
- Adjusted machine settings to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Monitored the feed and speed of the machines during production runs.
- Maintained records of production output and downtime.
- Troubleshot problems with machinery or tooling in order to maintain quality standards.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubricating moving parts, checking fluid levels
- Followed safety guidelines when operating equipment and handling hazardous materials.
- Stored supplies in designated areas following established procedures for safekeeping and retrieval of items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Joe A Ross
The Pas, MB03.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Millwright
Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology
Thunder Bay, NoneSkills
- Carpentry
- Forklift/bobcat operator
- Power tools
- Physically fit
- Welding
- one year millwright apprentice with OPG 2024
- mechanical skills
Certificate
- WHIMIS
- CPR/First Aid
- Fork lift certified
- Working nights
- EWP certificate
- Confined space
Timeline
Millwright Apprentice
Ontario Power Generation
01.2024 - 12.2024
Mill Operator
Atlantic Industries Limited
02.2018 - 09.2023
Mill Operator
Kenora Forest Products
09.2013 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Joe A Ross
Some College (No Degree) - Millwright
Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology