GEOFFREY Little
BURNABY
Summary
Professional millwright with strong background in installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. Possesses solid track record of enhancing operational efficiency and safety. Known for excellent teamwork, adaptability, and results-driven approach. Key skills include welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, blueprint reading, and troubleshooting complex mechanical systems. Dependable and capable of meeting demands of dynamic work environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Converting Maintenance Millwright
Kruger Products
09.2017 - Current
- Maintained and repaired mechanical systems to ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on machinery, reducing downtime and enhancing reliability.
- Troubleshot various paper converting machines to diagnose issues efficiently.
- Collaborated with production teams to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
- Perform Welding repairs/fabrication duties as required
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict housekeeping standards and promoting a culture of safety within the maintenance department.
Maintenance Mechanic
Coca Cola Bottling
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and prevent equipment failures.
- Performed production line mechanical changeovers for different product types and package sizes
- Responded to mechanical breakdowns as well as basic electrical issues of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Operated and monitored a low pressure boiler and ammonia refrigeration system (4th Class)
- Expedited emergency repair situations, minimizing production delays due to unforeseen breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Performed stainless weld repairs
- Fabricated new parts with use of machine tools such as engine lathe and vertical milling machine
Maintenance Mechanic
Molson Coors Brewing
01.2011 - 04.2015
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining repair processes and reducing downtime.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Welding and fabricating of parts as required
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Expedited emergency repair situations, minimizing production delays due to unforeseen breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
Millwright
Millwrights Union Local 2736
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Adhered to all workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Mentored junior millwrights as they acquired new skills and gained familiarity with complex industrial machinery operations.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing.
Education
Certificate of Qualification - Fourth Class Power Engineer
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby09-2016
Welding Level C - Welding
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, BC01-2010
Certificate of Apprenticeship - Millwright
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby05-2009
Skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Welding techniques
- Machine repair
- Safety compliance
- Fabrication
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Machinery assembly
Timeline
Converting Maintenance Millwright
Kruger Products
09.2017 - Current
Maintenance Mechanic
Coca Cola Bottling
06.2015 - 08.2017
Maintenance Mechanic
Molson Coors Brewing
01.2011 - 04.2015
Millwright
Millwrights Union Local 2736
01.2005 - 01.2011
Certificate of Qualification - Fourth Class Power Engineer
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Welding Level C - Welding
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Certificate of Apprenticeship - Millwright
British Columbia Institute of Technology