Kristifer Brigley
Bedford,NS
Summary
Accomplished metal fabricator with extensive experience at Irving Shipbuilding Inc., skilled in CNC machine operation and welding techniques. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency through effective communication and attention to detail. Recognized for delivering high-quality metal components while adhering to safety protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Metal Fabricator
Irving Shipbuilding Inc.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
07.2011 - Current
- Fabricated metal components using cutting, welding, and shaping tools.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to ensure precise specifications.
- Operated machinery including CNC machines and plasma cutters safely.
- Assembled metal structures according to engineering designs and standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes effectively.
- Adhered to safety protocols while performing all fabrication tasks diligently.
- Performed welding, grinding and finishing tasks on fabricated structures.
- Clean work area after each shift is completed to maintain a safe working environment.
Castone construction/V.E.P mechanical
castone
Halifax, Nova Scotia
2009 - 2010
- I started as a construction laborer.
- Advanced to sheet metal fabricator and welder.
- I would build sheet metal air ducts for commercial businesses.
- I would fabricate and weld stainless hoods and backsplashes for restaurants.
- I would also insulate A/C units and ductwork using board insulation, pin spotter, canvas, and lacquer.
T&G welding
T&G
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
05.2008 - 2009
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Used various welding processes.
- Build signs for hospitals.
- I would build various small objects for customers who would come into the shop, such as repairing excavation equipment, fence locks, light cages, and much more.
- Would weld repair aluminum paneling inside Coca-Cola transport trucks.
- helped covert a antique fire truck into a hearse, to honor a well respected fire chief.
Trecan Combustion Ltd.
trecan combustion
Halifax, Nova Scotia
2008 - 2009
- Worked here as a welder through high school for work experience.
- Welding processes used daily include...
- GMAW
- SMAW
- we build industrial show melting machines, that were shipped all over the world
- also worked briefly for the contracting company carver industries where i would sandblast and paint prep the snow melting machines
eastern meats
eastern meats
Halifax, Nova Scotia
2007 - 2008
- started out as a warehouse worker.
- I would get a picking list for restaurants all over Halifax and Dartmouth, and I would load the delivery trucks with various food items.
- later i advanced from picker to striker, a striker would deliver these items to the restaurants.
- from there i was advanced to meat prep and freezer worker, in this position i would separate various meats, vacuum seal them, weigh them then box them for delivery
Education
High School Diploma -
Sir John A MacDonald
01-2009
red seal - Metal Fabrication
Nscc Akerley
DartmouthSkills
- Metal fabrication
- CNC machine operation
- Quality assurance
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Safety compliance
- Rigging and lifting
- Hand tool proficiency
- Plasma cutting
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Gas metal arc welding
- Structural steel fabrication
- Metal cutting
- Torch cutting
- Reliability
- Task prioritization
- Material prepping
- Manual dexterity
- Professionalism
- Multitasking
- Metal finishing
- Repair work
- Heavy lifting
- Heat-treating
- Parts welding
Timeline
Metal Fabricator
Irving Shipbuilding Inc.
07.2011 - Current
T&G welding
T&G
05.2008 - 2009
Castone construction/V.E.P mechanical
castone
2009 - 2010
Trecan Combustion Ltd.
trecan combustion
2008 - 2009
eastern meats
eastern meats
2007 - 2008
High School Diploma -
Sir John A MacDonald
red seal - Metal Fabrication
Nscc Akerley