Gerald Spence
Drayton Valley,AB
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Millwright (Red Seal)
Weyerhaeuser
Drayton Valley, Alberta
06.2006 - Current
- Maintain and repair machinery to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
- Shift millwright - respond to production and quality needs as required.
- Ensure safety regulations followed while performing tasks.
Planer outfeed forklift operator
Weyerhaeuser
Drayton Valley, Alberta
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Operated forklifts to transport product within the site.
- Conducted routine safety inspections on equipment before use.
Kiln Operator
Weyerhaeuser
Drayton Valley, Alberta
06.2002 - 06.2005
- Operated industrial kilns for wood products at mill.
- Operated forklift to load/unload kilns.
MSR Operator
Weyerhaeuser
Drayton Valley, Alberta
06.2000 - 06.2002
- Test lumber and document data as required.
- Maintain HCLT and perform routine maintenance as required.
Planer Leadhand
Weyerhaeuser
Drayton Valley, Alberta
06.1994 - 06.2000
- Coordinated workflow among team members to ensure safe operations, optimize quality and production
- Operated each piece of machinery as required
- Performed all duties as required by the position.
Lumber Grader
Weyerhaeuser
Drayton Valley, Alberta
04.1990 - 06.1994
- Evaluated lumber quality using visual inspection and grading standards. Assist in maintaining lumber quality.
- Operated planer bins, lumber stacker as required.
Entry-level associate
Weyerhaeuser
Drayton Valley, Alberta
08.1989 - 04.1990
- Perform clean-up duties, assist with production and maintenace teams as required
Education
Red Seal Millwright - Journeyman Millwright
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton06-2010
5th Class Power Engineer - Power Engineering
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton06-2004
High School Diploma -
Prince George Secondary School
Prince George, BC06-1987
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Machine operation
- Safety compliance
- Preventive maintenance
- Workflow coordination
Accomplishments
- Top Grader Mark AFPA 2005, 2024
Certification
- Numerous certifications/courses as required. I.e. fall arrest , manlift training, safety courses
Affiliations
- Enjoy all sports especially hockey, baseball/slo-pitch
Timeline
Millwright (Red Seal)
Weyerhaeuser
06.2006 - Current
Planer outfeed forklift operator
Weyerhaeuser
06.2005 - 06.2006
Kiln Operator
Weyerhaeuser
06.2002 - 06.2005
MSR Operator
Weyerhaeuser
06.2000 - 06.2002
Planer Leadhand
Weyerhaeuser
06.1994 - 06.2000
Lumber Grader
Weyerhaeuser
04.1990 - 06.1994
Entry-level associate
Weyerhaeuser
08.1989 - 04.1990
Red Seal Millwright - Journeyman Millwright
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
5th Class Power Engineer - Power Engineering
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Prince George Secondary School
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