Gunther Mertineit

• Managed production operations at boutique spring water facility, overseeing multiple roles simultaneously.
  Coordinated equipment maintenance and utilities management to ensure operational efficiency.
  Spearheaded NSF third-party audits to uphold general manufacturing practices.
  Implemented project planning strategies for personal training and equipment integration.
  Achieved HACCP management certification to enhance food safety standards.
  Led blow mold and production equipment technology initiatives to improve production processes.
  Maintained Level 3 First Aid and Forklift certifications.
• Managed daily production schedules, optimizing workflow and maximizing output.
• Oversaw quality control processes, ensuring adherence to product standards and safety compliance.
• Trained and supervised production staff on equipment operation and safety protocols, enhancing team competency and safety awareness.

• Safety Training Instructor at Mussell Crane Mfg, Chilliwack
  Health and Safety Trainer/Equipment Trainer 
  Forklift, Boom Lift, Scissor Lift, Overhead Cranes, Rigging, Fall Protection, LOTO, WHMIS, Lean Warehousing/Manufacturing, Warehouse Safety, Life Skills, Sensitivity Training. Sales and door to door advertising.
• Developed comprehensive safety training programs for crane operation and maintenance, enhancing knowledge retention and safety compliance.
• Assisted in creating instructional materials for safety training sessions, ensuring clarity and engagement for participants.

• Installation Technician/Crane Service Body at Work Truck West, Abbotsford
  Service Truck Builder. Service Body, Cranes, Hydraulics, PTO and Electrical Installer. Certified VMAC Installer. Under hood compressors and clutch pumps. Welding, First Aid. Safety Committee Member. Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices. Trainer and Mentor.
• Installed truck equipment and accessories according to customer specifications, ensuring functionality and satisfaction.
• Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot installation issues, enhancing overall installation quality and efficiency.

• Lot Manager/Sales at KIA Richmond, Richmond
  Automotive Sales
  Providing a fun and pleasant experience for customers.
  Presenting the product with passion. Negotiating skills for prices and payments. Interviews and follow up. Personal Accountability Log followed by Cold Calling.
  Lot Manager
  Responsible for a small Lot Crew, and lot operations. Providing high quality customer service and a great experience. Taking pride in the presentation of new and used vehicles sold. Minor technical repairs, accessories and electronics installations.
• Managed daily lot operations ensuring vehicle organization and accessibility.
• Trained new staff on lot management procedures and safety protocols to maintain operational standards.

• Operated an automotive custom and restoration shop. Automotive repair and maintenance of domestic and import vehicles. Rebuild of motorcycles, classic cars and parts. Installation of audio and video equipment with custom interiors. Install performance upgrades, engine swaps and paint jobs.

Process Operator at Mars, Bolton
Area Operation Technician. Member of the Health and Safety and Emergency Teams. Experience operating, troubleshooting and repairing robotic and automated equipment. Preventive maintenance and continuous improvement practices following Lock Out Tag Out Retorts and Plant utilities, pneumatics, steam supply, electrical panels and robotic equipment. Management of a crew that ranged in size from 4 to 36 people in a busy packaging area. Volumetric filling machines, Check weighers, automated shuttle systems, high speed packaging machines and robotic palletizers/stretch wrappers. Material handling skills loading and unloading trailers using fork truck with slipsheet attachment. Power pallet/walkie stacker/Raymond reach. Bill of lading, proforma documents. Shift handover, Safety presentations and training.

• Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
• Monitored equipment performance and performed routine maintenance tasks.

• Components Department - De-burr Manufacturing Technician position. Responsibilities include: The de-burr of Machine Bases, Platens and machine parts. Training, Inspecting and health and safety in a very fast-paced environment. 25 Ton Overhead Gantry Crane operator.

• Executed contract work as Aircraft Avionics Technician on Hercules C-130 E and H models for DND Team, specializing in power distribution installation and prototype design.
• Performed troubleshooting and repairs on electronic components and wiring systems.
• Collaborated with engineers to integrate avionics systems into aircraft designs.

• Bombardier Aerospace. Production, Preflight and Test Flight of Dash 8 series 200, 300, 400 and Global Express. Flight Test Avionics Technician. Aircraft Avionics and mechanical troubleshooting. Aircraft Daily Inspections. Preflight snags, flight program snags, and Certificate of Airworthiness. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma. Aircraft Assembler: Aircraft structure assembly, Wing box assembly, worked with carbon composite panels for electrical bonding, Hydraulic systems and Pneumatic systems.
• Executed installation of avionics systems across diverse aircraft models, ensuring functionality and compliance.
• Installed avionics systems in various aircraft models.