Karan Keniya
Composite Layup Technician
Stoney Creek
Summary
Professional with hands-on experience in composite materials and manufacturing processes, ready to excel in technical role. Skilled in precision cutting, layup techniques, and quality control. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering consistent results. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring seamless workflow in dynamic environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Composite Layup Technician
Airbus Helicopters Canada
Fort Erie, Ontario
03.2025 - Current
- Followed layup processes using Manufacturing Instruction Document (MID) for Programs - H145, & H225.
- Maintained accuracy for measurements of carbon fibre ply patches and butt joints.
- Efficiently performed hand/eye coordination for better outcomes.
- Worked with various hand tools for daily layup operations .
- Performed debulks and final bagging for each layup operations.
Lead Hand - Composite Technician
Formula Solutions Inc.
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Worked collaboratively with manufacturing Leads to handle multiple projects simultaneously, and Engineering to evaluate processes and proposed improvements.
- Achieved daily targets by leading a team of 10 skilled composite technicians.
- Worked on laminate schedules and plans to achieve accurate and consistent outcomes.
- Performed experimental laminate work orders under Project Engineering Manager's supervision.
- Implemented lean-manufacturing principles(5S) into daily operations resulting in improved outcomes maintaining quality standards.
- Worked in a Clean room to laminate the molds while ensuring that the clean room is neat and dust-free.
- Wore PPE in all required tasks.
- Used to spray with spray guns to laminate composite components for patching up carbon fibers altogether.
- Thoroughly cleaned the spray guns after usage, otherwise the chemical known as 'tackifier' would be hard to remove.
- Performed spraying carbon fiber ply including UD & Twill inside a spray booth.
- Able to use basic hand tools for daily operations.
- Used vernier calipers and rulers for accurate measurement.
- Closed the tool molds using industrial cranes and torqued the tool using torque wrench.
Assembler/Order Picker
Loblaw - Maple Grove Distribution Center
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Completed work orders on time to meet daily targets.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
- Prepared orders by pulling pallets, picking products from the warehouse, wrapping the pallets, and delivering them to the shippers.
- Helped with picking and packing, pallet building and light assembly.
- Able to lift heavy objects up to 75 lbs.
Supply Chain Associate
Fastenal
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Organized and maintained correct inventory levels to drive the highest turns possible on inventory.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Tracked and monitor purchase orders, deliver and invoice to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Handled product deliveries to different industries and kept track of vending machines using POS software.
Jr. PLC Commissioning Engineer
Rishi Kiran Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
12.2017 - 05.2021
- Proficient in Studio 5000, RS Logix 500, ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and Siemens TIA Portal plc programming.
- Working knowledge of industrial software such as AutoCAD, and Solidworks.
- Experience with SCADA software such as FactoryTalk View, and WonderWare.
- Knowledge of Ethernet I/P, ProfiNet, and Modbus.
- Proficient in HMI programming.
- Worked on different projects across the plant to troubleshoot and repair/replace malfunctioning I/O devices such as sensors and control valves to get accurate data from the chemical tanks.
- Ability to read schematic drawings.
- Able to work overtime as per work requirements.
Education
PG Certificate - Financial Planning Services
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ONPG Certificate - Project Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ONBachelor of Engineering - Instrumentation & Control Engineering
Government Engineering College Rajkot
Skills
- Strong Mechanical Aptitude
- MS Office
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Self-motivated
- 5S Implementation
- Precision Drilling
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Quality inspection
- Blueprint reading
- Hand layup techniques
Timeline
Composite Layup Technician
Airbus Helicopters Canada
03.2025 - Current
Lead Hand - Composite Technician
Formula Solutions Inc.
08.2023 - 12.2024
Assembler/Order Picker
Loblaw - Maple Grove Distribution Center
04.2022 - 08.2023
Supply Chain Associate
Fastenal
11.2021 - 05.2022
Jr. PLC Commissioning Engineer
Rishi Kiran Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
12.2017 - 05.2021
PG Certificate - Project Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Bachelor of Engineering - Instrumentation & Control Engineering
Government Engineering College Rajkot
PG Certificate - Financial Planning Services
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
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