Jason Houston
Windsor,ON
Summary
Seasoned Industrial Mechanic Millwright known for productive and efficient task completion. Specialize in precision machinery installation, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting complex mechanical systems. Excel in problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork to ensure smooth operations and minimal downtime. Committed to safety protocols and continuous learning to adapt to evolving industry standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Mechanic Millwright
Atlas Tube
Harrow, Ontario
08.2022 - Current
- Responding to high-intensity breakdown calls on mills and slitters
- Carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance routines on hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
- Rebuilding and installing gearboxes
- Operating overhead bridge cranes, genie booms, and lift trucks
- Utilizing lathe, Bridgeport, plasma cutter, saws, and grinders for custom fabrication tasks
Maintenance Manager/Maintenance Millwright
Anchor Danly
Windsor, Ontario
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Performing corrective and preventative maintenance routines of Blanchard grinders and plasma cutter tables
- Liaising with contractors to organize repairs and upgrades
- Overseeing the ordering of parts and supplies
- Prioritizing and delegating work loads
Marine Engineering Technician
Canadian Armed Forces
Victoria, BC
01.2009 - 05.2022
- Preventative and corrective maintenance routines on LM2500 gas turbines and MWM 602 diesel engine generator sets
- Preventative and corrective maintenance routines on hydraulic, fuel, high/low pressure compressed air systems, and fresh/seawater systems
- Flight deck engineer for HMCS Halifax Class Frigates. Maintained the shipboard F44 helo fuel, hydraulic, compressed gas, and mechanical systems that enabled the ships to embark, traverse, and launch helicopters
- Second in charge of the propulsion and auxiliary machinery plant while on watch. Ensured subordinates carried out properly rounds and maintenance procedures. Responsible for reacting to onboard engineering emergencies and ensuring the plant ran in a safe and efficient manner
- Refrigeration technician responsible for 85 and 115 ton compressors and associated systems
Fitter Welder
DMI Canada Inc
Stevensville, Ontario
09.2006 - 02.2008
- Fitting sections of windmill towers together within precise specification using GMAW
- SAW of sections to standard of passing UT
- Trained new employees on safe and proper work practices
- Carbon arc gouging
Fabrication Welder
Bicknell Racing Products
St. Catharines, Ontario
06.2002 - 02.2008
- Fabricating and fitting frames for Northeast Dirt Modified Division
- Using GMAW, tubing benders, notchers, and grinders to fit frames
- Fabricating and welding bumpers, axles, go-kart frames, and other components
- Custom fabrication of roll cages
- Oxyacetylene and plasma cutting
Education
Completion of QL5 Marine Engineering Technician Course -
Canadian Forces Fleet School Pacific
Victoria, BC03-2015
High School Diploma -
Laura Secord Secondary School
St. Catharines, ON06-2002
Skills
- Rigging techniques
- Welding and machining experience
- Hand tools proficiency
- Machinery troubleshooting
Qualifications
- Industrial Mechanic Millwright 433A
- GE LM2500 Gas Turbine Level 1 Maintainer
- Level 2 Confined Space Entry
- HRAI
Timeline
Industrial Mechanic Millwright
Atlas Tube
08.2022 - Current
Maintenance Manager/Maintenance Millwright
Anchor Danly
06.2022 - 08.2022
Marine Engineering Technician
Canadian Armed Forces
01.2009 - 05.2022
Fitter Welder
DMI Canada Inc
09.2006 - 02.2008
Fabrication Welder
Bicknell Racing Products
06.2002 - 02.2008
Completion of QL5 Marine Engineering Technician Course -
Canadian Forces Fleet School Pacific
High School Diploma -
Laura Secord Secondary School