Joe Swain
Chetwynd,BC
Summary
To obtain full time, stable employment that allows me to grow professionally. Efficient professional able to handle continuous physical work in different environments while exceeding standards. Careful to use correct techniques for different types of materials and fits.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder /Field Foreman
Peace Valley Ind
Chetwynd, British Columbia
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames and tanks.
- Preventive maintenance on equipment. Maintenance work on rock and coal crushers. Wear packages on rock trucks, shovel buckets, and excavator buckets. Repair work to booms and sticks. Brushing and pin replacement on buckets. On-site fabrication design, construct, and install catwalks and stairs for excavators and trucks. Bucket rebuilds and repair damage to machines and parts on a needs basis.
Maintenance Supervisor/Welder
Winfield Industrial
Hinton, Canada
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Co-ordinate and schedule Millrights, Welders and Heavy Duty Mechanics for surrounding coal mines, pulp mills and sawmills
- Bidding and quoting jobs, ensuring work is done on schedule and on budget
- New construction - fabrication and build from blue prints to erect steel buildings on site
Welder
Huckleberry Mines
Houston, Canada
05.2013 - 01.2016
- Shovel Crew - maintenance for all pit equipment including shovels, excavators and drills
- Mobile Shop - maintenance and repairs to all dozers, graders and other mobile equipment
- Plant Maintenance
- Repairs and rebuilds to rock chutes, conveyors
- Structural welding for new catwalks, stairs and stationary load supports
- Assisting millwrights with shutdown maintenance
Welder
Monster Industries
Houston, Canada
04.2012 - 05.2013
- Mining Experience - onsite subcontractor for Huckleberry Mines
- Repair work to hydraulic and electric shovels including buckets, car body and boom/stick repair
- Shop Fabrication
- Wear packages and rebuilds on haul boxes and buckets
- Inspection and repair of forestry equipment
- Line boring with bushing and pin replacement
- Structural fabrication and install
- Fabricate heavy duty equipment attachments to customer specifications
- Mill Experience
- Conveyor and chute rebuilds
- Installation and repairs on screw, step and chain feeders and log decks etc
- Installation of new chain runs
- Running repairs on shift as per sawmill maintenance needs
Education
Welding Level 'B' -
Northwest Community College
05.2016
Welder Level 'C' -
Northwest Community College
03.2011
Power Engineer, 4th Class -
Northern Lights College/SAIT
06.2001
High School Diploma -
Chetwynd Secondary School
06.1996
Skills
- Stick Welding
- Surface Preparation
- Equipment Operation
- Materials Selection
- Blueprint Reading
- Fabrication
- Structural welding
- Maintaining components
References
- Scott Parrish, Owner/Operator, Peace Valley Industries, (250) 788-5513, (250) 788-2922,
- Norm Bessete, Owner/Operator, Black Widow Welding, (250) 8441-1345
- Pat Long, Shop Forman, Winfield Industrial, (780) 817- 740-1334,
Highlightsandqualifications
- Self-motivated & hardworking
- Safe work practices
- Well organized & able to motivate others
- Proficient computer skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player with the ability to work independently
Timeline
Welder /Field Foreman
Peace Valley Ind
01.2018 - 12.2022
Maintenance Supervisor/Welder
Winfield Industrial
02.2016 - 11.2017
Welder
Huckleberry Mines
05.2013 - 01.2016
Welder
Monster Industries
04.2012 - 05.2013
Welding Level 'B' -
Northwest Community College
Welder Level 'C' -
Northwest Community College
Power Engineer, 4th Class -
Northern Lights College/SAIT
High School Diploma -
Chetwynd Secondary School
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