Nicholas Arnold
Abbotsford,BC
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Western Canoes and Kayaks, excelling in quality control and team development. Proven ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards. Skilled in equipment troubleshooting and safe machine operation, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances productivity and safety compliance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Canoe Finisher
Western Canoes and Kayaks
Abbotsford, BC
01.2022 - 04.2025
- Building canoes and parts using varies materials using power tools when needed
- Assisted in training new finishers, ensuring proper understanding of job responsibilities and techniques for optimal performance.
- Maintained a clean work environment, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to high-quality output.
- Completed projects within established deadlines while maintaining stringent quality standards throughout the work process.
- Collaborated with team members and managment to meet quotas and maintain consistent productivity levels.
Traffic Control Manager
Valley Traffic Systems
Langley, BC
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Managing equipment needed for varies job sites.
- Clean and maintain fleet vehicles
- Mantain work equipment in fleet vehicles and yard replacing when needed
- Delivering or picking up workers and equipment ro varies locations
- Work in warehouse when needed
- Mitigated potential risks during special events by creating tailored traffic management plans that accounted for unique circumstances and challenges.
Flagger
Triumph Traffic
Langley, BC
02.2016 - 06.2019
- Utilized various hand tools and equipment effectively, ensuring precision in all aspects of the finishing process.
- Conducted regular self-assessments to identify areas for improvement, fostering continuous personal growth as a professional Finisher.
- Provided guidance, assistance and training to employees when needed.
- Reviewed time sheets and work orders.
- Repaired damaged items using different chemicals and tools.
- Reviewed final aspects of finishing for compliance with established standards related to color, textures, metals, exotic woods and aged finishes.
- Coordinated with cross-functional departments such as Quality Control, Production Planning, and Engineering teams, resulting in seamless project execution.
Labourer
Tycrop Manufacturing
Chilliwack
06.2010 - 07.2015
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved work efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Performed general cleaning tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Ensured safety compliance through regular inspection of tools and equipment, reporting any issues promptly.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
Education
Building Service Worker -
Fraser Valley Continuing Education
Langley, BCSkills
- Deadline oriented
- Quality control
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Team development
- Safety regulations compliance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Safe machine operation
- Positive attitude
- Forklift operation
- Hand and power tools
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Equipment Repair
- Tool repairs
- Parts inspection
- Warehouse operations
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Canoe Finisher
Western Canoes and Kayaks
01.2022 - 04.2025
Traffic Control Manager
Valley Traffic Systems
03.2019 - 10.2021
Flagger
Triumph Traffic
02.2016 - 06.2019
Labourer
Tycrop Manufacturing
06.2010 - 07.2015
Building Service Worker -
Fraser Valley Continuing Education