Responsible Foreman with excellent project oversight, team management and blueprint interpretation skills coupled with more than 10 years of experience. Achieves project milestones and adheres to deadlines and quality standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman
Galt Metal Fabrication
08.2024 - Current
Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
Coordinated workflow among team members to enhance productivity and efficiency on-site.
Trained and mentored new personnel, promoting knowledge transfer and skill development.
Conducted regular inspections of equipment, identifying maintenance needs to prevent downtime.
Managed project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks in alignment with client expectations.
Facilitated communication between crews and management to address concerns and resolve issues effectively.
Maintained accurate records of work performed, providing detailed reports for project tracking and analysis.
Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
Welder Fitter
JKM Custom Fabrication
04.2022 - 08.2024
Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to produce high-quality welds on various metal components.
Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure precise fabrication and assembly of parts.
Conducted regular maintenance on welding tools and machinery, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
Collaborated with team members to streamline production processes, reducing material waste and improving efficiency.
Implemented process improvements that increased workflow efficiency, leading to faster project completion times.
Welder/Fitter/Fabricator
AMI Attachments Inc
05.2021 - 04.2022
Reading blueprints
Fitting and fabrication of multiple types of steel. (hardox, strengthx, mild)
Fitt and welded heavy attachments ranging from small snow plow buckets and 100klb mining buckets.
Heavy duty crane usage
Cleaning and fabricating to a good quality standard.
Crane training
Cwb tested welding, weekly.
Use/create jigs to make large job orders go smoothly.
Always tried to maintain a clean work environment
Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate weld specifications.
Operated MIG and TIG welding machines for precise fabrication of metal components.
Labourer
Church Brothers Roofing Company
01.2019 - 03.2021
Cover roofs with shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, or related materials
Spray roofs with siding, and walls with material to bind, seal, insulate or soundproof sections of structures
Inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair
Fitter - Structural
ACL Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2020
Overhead Crane Experience
Structural Fitting
Oxy-Acetylene torch Experience
Pre heating base plates, coping, bending and fabrication on material ranging from ½” to 2”
Welder/Fitter/Fabricator
AJ Braun
01.2019 - 01.2020
Laid off due to lack of work
Responsible for the layout and fabrication of metal frame work
Highway expansion joints
Highway Crash barrier
Hand Railing fabrication
Cutting, grinding and repairing girders, beams, columns and other highway/structural problems projects
Structural Welder
Answer Precision
01.2017 - 01.2018
Co-op placement
Set up welding equipment in order to ensure efficient project completion
Read and interpret spool sheets, schematics, and other structural diagrams
Repairs of metal structures such as bridges, building framework
Evaluating finished welds to ensure they are flawless and meet set specifications
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Mary's High School
Kitchener, ON
01.2018
Skills
Blueprint Reading
Welding (10 years)
Roofing
Assembly
Warehouse Experience
Crane
Proficient in custom fabrication projects
Plasma Cutting
Decision-making
Attention to detail
Crew leadership
Effective communication
Dedicated work ethic
Critical thinking
Teamwork and collaboration
Workplace safety
Heavy lifting
OSHA compliance
Safety oversight
Employee training
Project leadership
Task delegation
Certification
CWB Certified -404 Stainless Flat(GMAW) -Hardwire Flat(GMAW)-All Position (SMAW).