Greg Whitnack
Summerland
Summary
Journeyman Welder with 13 years experience in the trade. Red Seal certified with MPAW. I have multiple years of experience with TIG, MIG, FCAW and Stick welding. I am a fast learner and am not afraid to ask questions so training time is often minimal. I am a dedicated worker that is always looking to do what is best for the company I am working with. I am always very conscious about material waste and labor costs. I have run HVAC, Stainless jobs, as well as heavy equipment outages on my own as well as with co workers. I am able to deal with customers and coworkers on a professional basis.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
Burgundy Diamond Mines
10.2021 - Current
- Interpreted technical drawings and specifications for precise welding execution.
- Worked along side millwrights and other tradespeople stepping out of my job scope when help was needed.
- Maintain chutes from replacing wear liners to redesigning sections to reduce wear on transfer belts.
- Experience in working with scroll crushers as well as the cone crusher and high pressure grinding rolls.
- Thorough maintenance on various equipment inside/outside the process plant as well as occasional work in the truck shop.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols, maintaining a safe working environment.
- Mentored junior welders, enhancing their skills and knowledge in welding techniques.
- Conducted quality inspections of finished products to guarantee compliance standards.
- Improved workflow efficiency through process optimization and best practices implementation.
- Resolved technical issues during fabrication, minimizing production downtime and delays.
- 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.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds and/or worn out parts with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Effectively ran a crew of 10+ coming well ahead of schedule and budget during shutdowns.
- Operated heavy equipment - IT28/38 front end loader, Telehandler/zoomboom, Forklift, 5T-40T Crane including critical lifts during shutdowns.
Welder/Fabricator
Rock Welding Ltd
10.2019 - Current
- I occasionally do side jobs with rock welding when they require extra help. I have done pressure welds as well as equipment maintenance.
Welder/Fabricator
Halbar Stainless Okanagan
01.2017 - 10.2021
- Fabricating and installing custom stainless steel and mild steel equipment from work tables to custom made indoor waterfalls.
- Fabricated and installed custom ductwork out of galvanized and mild steel for exhaust and make up air systems in new/renovated restaurants. Extensive use of equipment including punches presses and shears.
- Operated equipment such as 10Ft Brake press, 12ft Shear, forklift as well as 5T truck when delivery was needed.
Welder/Fabricator
Slimline Manufacturing Ltd
12.2013 - 07.2016
- Fabricated custom stainless steel sprayer tanks as well as the odd custom stainless work including mirror finish Kiosks
Welders Helper
Rock Welding Ltd
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Worked as the welders helper for the owner of the company. when i wasnt helping with fit up i was doing custom fabrication around site and ensuring other welders had what they needed to perform the work at hand
Welder/Fabricator
Interior Stainless Inc
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Fabricated and installed stainless steel Beer and wine tanks.
Welder
Elias Tkachuk Contracting
08.2012 - 10.2012
- Structural welder for commercial building. Reinforced joists with flatbar and angle iron using SMAW 72 hours a week.
Education
AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate - Welder MPAW
Okanagan University College
12.2016
AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate - Welder Level B
Okanagan University College
10.2016
AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate - Welder Level C
Okanagan University College
Kelowna, BC08-2012
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Fabrication
- Attention to detail
- Stick welding
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Pipe welding
- Gas metal arc welding
- Equipment operation
- Pipe fitting
- Equipment maintenance
- Precision measuring
- Hand-forming workpieces
Certification
- All Position SMAW CWBS October 2020 to October 2022
- Pressure Weld Procedure # 7 October 2020 to October 2022
- OFA 1 November 2018 to November 2021
Additional Information
- Professional Skills
- 1. Grinding
- 2. Forklift
- 3. Plasma Cutting
- 4. Sheet Metal Fabrication
- 5. Steel Fabrication
- 6. Multi-Process Welding
- 7. Read and interpret blueprints and drawings
- 8. Breakdown and qoute material and labour costs
- 9. Customer service
- 10. Electrical
- 11. Commercial HVAC
- 12. Plumbing
- 13. Brake press operation
- 14. Shear operation
Languages
English
Timeline
Welder
Burgundy Diamond Mines
10.2021 - Current
Welder/Fabricator
Rock Welding Ltd
10.2019 - Current
Welder/Fabricator
Halbar Stainless Okanagan
01.2017 - 10.2021
Welder/Fabricator
Slimline Manufacturing Ltd
12.2013 - 07.2016
Welders Helper
Rock Welding Ltd
08.2013 - 12.2013
Welder/Fabricator
Interior Stainless Inc
01.2013 - 08.2013
Welder
Elias Tkachuk Contracting
08.2012 - 10.2012
AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate - Welder Level B
Okanagan University College
AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate - Welder MPAW
Okanagan University College
AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate - Welder Level C
Okanagan University College
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