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Jim Oberle

Cambridge,Ontario

Summary

Maintenance Millwright/Lead hand proficient in performing well under pressure and tight deadlines. Adept at identifying causes of mechanical problems and repairing machinery or replacing defective parts. Hard worker recognized for excellent job performance while conducting preventive maintenance on industrial machines and equipment.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Millwright/Lead Hand

Lafarge Canada
01.2008 - Current
  • Fabricate, install and modify sheet metal
  • Work on mechanical fixtures and equipment to reduce downtime
  • Work on conveyors systems including belting, gear boxes, and pumps
  • Repair screens, crushers, pumps, and Teledyne arms
  • Oversee Risk Assessments to ensure safety of staff
  • Improve workplace safety with diligent adherence to protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard identification
  • Conduct comprehensive inspections of machinery to identify potential problems and ensure optimal performance
  • Optimize equipment lifespan through proactive monitoring of wear patterns and making adjustments as needed
  • Assist in the planning and execution of major shutdowns, ensuring timely completion of critical tasks within budget constraints
  • Mentor junior millwrights as they acquired new skills and gained familiarity with complex industrial machinery operations
  • Review technical documentation such as blueprints, schematics, and manuals to accurately assess equipment conditions or plan for maintenance activities

Millwright/Lead

McGarr Industries
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Fabricate, install and modify sheet metal and mechanical fixtures and equipment
  • Move and set up of machinery including lathes, and presses
  • Conduct comprehensive inspections, troubleshoot and repair machine tools such as mills, lathes, presses, specialty tools, pumps and presses
  • Traveled throughout North America to work in Fortune 500 companies repairing and installing various machinery
  • Various types and position welding

Director Physical Plant/Maintenance Manager/Millwright

Campus Living Centres
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Oversee the operation of 15 College and University Residences with a total of 10,000 beds
  • Prepare preventative maintenance schedules for HVAC, water treatment, pumps, fire system, electrical switches, and buildings
  • Assist in design of buildings
  • Project manager for new building and renovation projects
  • Create fire plans and safety policies
  • Lead, coordinate and supervise a staff of 25 and oversee outside contractors
  • Maintain and repair fans, motors, compressors, pumps, valves, plumbing fixtures, cooling towers, kitchen equipment
  • Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.

Millwright

McGarr Industries
01.1990 - 01.2000
  • Enhanced equipment reliability by performing regular maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery.
  • Reduced downtime for production lines by swiftly diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues.

Communications Rigger

Oberle Towers
01.1988 - 01.1990
  • Install and repair communication towers and antenna systems
  • Install communication radios for police, fire and ambulance
  • Yearly preventive maintenance of the tower and antenna systems.

Education

Industrial Mechanic -

Conestoga College
1999

Provincial certification IMM 433A-372234 for Industrial Mechanic -

Provincial Exam
01.1999

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Troubleshooting
  • Safety management and compliance
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Work ethic
  • Practical approach to maintenance
  • First Aid
  • WHMIS
  • Confined Space
  • Working at heights
  • Telehandler and forklift certification

Affiliations

  • Ontario Association of University and Housing Officers, 2000-2006
  • Coach of Cambridge Minor Hockey Association, 2013-2015, 2020-2024
  • Part time wrestling coach for St. Benedict’s High School Cambridge, 2006-2007
  • Coach of Kitchener Minor Hockey Association, 1997-1999
  • Coach of Hespeler Minor Hockey Association, 1993-1996

Training

  • BES Heating, Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON, 2005
  • Dollars and Sense – Energy monitoring, tracking and savings, Ministry of Natural Resources, Kingston, ON, 2005
  • BES Air Conditioning, Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON, 2004
  • HVAC Controls, Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON, 2003
  • Supervisory Staff Training for Apartment buildings – Kitchener Fire Department, Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON, 2003

Timeline

Millwright/Lead Hand

Lafarge Canada
01.2008 - Current

Millwright/Lead

McGarr Industries
01.2006 - 01.2008

Director Physical Plant/Maintenance Manager/Millwright

Campus Living Centres
01.2000 - 01.2006

Millwright

McGarr Industries
01.1990 - 01.2000

Communications Rigger

Oberle Towers
01.1988 - 01.1990

Industrial Mechanic -

Conestoga College

Provincial certification IMM 433A-372234 for Industrial Mechanic -

Provincial Exam

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