Luis Farias
Cambridge,ON
Summary
Proven expertise in machine operation and problem-solving, honed at Macdonald Steel Ltd. Excelled in optimizing material usage and enhancing production efficiency, demonstrating a keen attention to detail and exceptional time management. Trained new operators, significantly contributing to team growth and project success. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Plasma Table Operator
Macdonald Steel Ltd.
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Optimized material usage through accurate measurements and precise cutting techniques.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new software programs and incorporating them into daily tasks for better outcomes.
- Completed projects on time or ahead of schedule due to exceptional time management abilities.
- Troubleshot and resolved technical issues with plasma equipment, minimizing production delays.
- Enhanced production efficiency by consistently meeting deadlines for plasma table operation tasks.
- Kept equipment clean, repaired, and lubricated to maximize performance.
- Troubleshot and resolved various issues with machinery, maintaining quality and performance.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Provided training and support to new operators, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Collaborated effectively with engineering staff on custom designs, ensuring proper specifications were met for each project.
Property Manager
Rose Garden & Landscaping
06.2017 - 08.2020
- conducted periodic inspections of properties to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- oversaw daily operations, maintenance and administration of various properties.
- organized work crew for the jobs.
- Experiences using heavy snow removal equipment.
Welder/MBK Operator
M Con Pipe Products
01.2007 - 06.2017
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Antero De Quental
Sao Miguel Azores, PortugalHigh School Diploma -
Jacab Hespeler High School
Cambridge, ONSkills
- Machine Operation
- Plasma cutting
- Crane Operation
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Forklift Operation
- Laser Cutting
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Machine Start-Up and Shut-Down
- Hand Tools and Measuring Devices
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Plasma Table Operator
Macdonald Steel Ltd.
08.2020 - 10.2023
Property Manager
Rose Garden & Landscaping
06.2017 - 08.2020
Welder/MBK Operator
M Con Pipe Products
01.2007 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Antero De Quental
High School Diploma -
Jacab Hespeler High School
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