MICHEL TAILLEFER
Corbeil,Canada
Summary
Dynamic and certified heavy equipment operator and welder/fitter with a proven track record of excellence in operating complex machinery and executing high-quality welding projects. Bilingual in French and English, facilitating effective communication in diverse work environments. Committed to maintaining safety standards while delivering exceptional results on time and within budget. Expertise in troubleshooting equipment issues and implementing efficient solutions to enhance productivity.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
Mike’s Welding and Fabrication
01.2019 - Current
Plate Fitter/Tractor Trailer Driver
Central Welding
01.2015 - 01.2019
Foreman/Welder Fitter
Central Welding
Millwright/Crusher Mechanic
Rahmnet
Education
Heavy Equipment Operator -
Fifth Wheel Training Institute
New Liskeard, ON01.2014
Welder/Fitter Certificate -
Canadore College
North Bay, ON01.1996
Grade 12 Diploma - undefined
Ecole Secondaire Catholique Algonquin
North Bay, ON01.1992
Skills
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to understand machinery design and layout
- Inserted shims, adjusted tension on nuts and bolts and positioned parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments
Languages
Bilingual in French and English
Certification
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Fall Protection
- Lockout and Tagout
- Construction Safety: Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Confined Spaces
- Grader Certification
- Elevated Work Platform
- Skid Steer Certification
- Dump Truck Certification
- Vehicle Inspection: National Safety Code: Standard #13
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (US Reg.)
- Certificate of Dangerous Goods Training
- North American Cargo Securement
- CMV Driver Basics Training (US Reg.)
- Defensive Driving
- Backhoe-loader Certification
- WHMIS
- Bulldozer Certification
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Mike’s Welding and Fabrication
01.2019 - Current
Plate Fitter/Tractor Trailer Driver
Central Welding
01.2015 - 01.2019
Grade 12 Diploma - undefined
Ecole Secondaire Catholique Algonquin
Foreman/Welder Fitter
Central Welding
Millwright/Crusher Mechanic
Rahmnet
Heavy Equipment Operator -
Fifth Wheel Training Institute
Welder/Fitter Certificate -
Canadore College