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Gavin Greig

Kingston

Summary

Experienced with welding techniques and fabrication processes. Utilizes precision and attention to detail to ensure high-quality, durable welds. Strong understanding of safety protocols and effective teamwork, contributing to efficient and safe project completion.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder/Fabricator

Voyage Docks
03.2021 - Current
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Assembled steel frames from plain steel to a complete finished product, installing floats and wood
  • Performed vehicle circle checks, forklift operations and waste management

Production Operator

Robinson Innovations
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Operated a lift truck to move materials and finished products within warehouse
  • Decanted dry chemicals into small weigh bags
  • Counted and placed bags into totes
  • Responded appropriately to computer terminal alarms
  • Wore a respirator and Tyvek suit to clean machinery between production runs
  • Completed various industrial housekeeping tasks

Welder/Fabricator

Anchor Concrete Products
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Built steel moulds out of different sized panels to match requirements; within +/- 5 mm
  • Tied cages
  • Read multiple versions of drawings for the same piece
  • Set-up crew 30 ton Crane Operator, opened and closed moulds, as well as, built mesh cages and landing them on the moulds after removing the previous days' product / flipped it into service position
  • Mould crew member, operating all equipment except two; our team of four built enough moulds to pour 300 tons of concrete per day

Welder/Fitter

Christmas Steel
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Progressed from Welding Apprentice working as plant grinder and on small housekeeping projects
  • Built four different carts for welders / plasma cutters - still in use today
  • Field crew member
  • Installed mostly stair cases, railing, and small repairs to large fabrication repairs; multiple homestead buildings, Caraco jobs, and private jobs

Line/Prep Cook

Boston Pizza
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Performed all kitchen duties from food prep, dishwashing, to serving
  • Primary Back of House / kitchen staff person

Education

Secondary School -

Sydenham High School
Sydenham, ON
01.2013

Skills

  • Welding
  • Attention to detail
  • Fabrication
  • Blueprint reading
  • Layout and fitting
  • Steel fabrication
  • Equipment operation
  • Tool repair and maintenance
  • Personal protective equipment

Timeline

Welder/Fabricator

Voyage Docks
03.2021 - Current

Production Operator

Robinson Innovations
01.2020 - 03.2021

Welder/Fabricator

Anchor Concrete Products
01.2015 - 01.2020

Welder/Fitter

Christmas Steel
01.2013 - 01.2015

Line/Prep Cook

Boston Pizza
01.2009 - 01.2012

Secondary School -

Sydenham High School
Gavin Greig