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Nigel Spencer

Kelowna

Summary

Hardworking candidate promotes high-level skill in welding, metal fabrication, and erection of structural steel and reinforcing bars. Experienced in the use of heavy machinery and equipment such as cranes and forklifts. Uses strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to safety to complete diverse projects. Safety-focused professional offers successful background in structural steel erection, welding, and fabrication. Possesses in-depth understanding of all types of work, from basic erecting to complex welding and installation. Highly competent in supervising teams of workers with expertise in blueprint reading and following safety protocols.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rebar Detailer

Steel Horse Reinforcing
03.2023 - 06.2025
  • Increased team productivity by sharing knowledge of industry best practices and emerging technologies in rebar detailing.
  • Contributed to company growth by participating in industry conferences and workshops, staying abreast of advancements in rebar detailing techniques and technologies.
  • Coordinated rebar placement with requests and standard procedures observed by sales team and other construction workers on-site to streamline team cooperation.
  • Maintained organized project files, allowing for easy retrieval of relevant documents when needed during the construction phase or future reference purposes.
  • Improved overall project quality by carefully reviewing shop drawings for accuracy and constructability.

Car Detailer

Kelowna car Centre
01.2020 - 02.2023
  • Vacuumed, shampooed, and steam-cleaned interiors of vehicles to remove dirt and debris.
  • Performed interior detailing tasks such as shampooing carpets, vacuuming seats and cleaning windows.
  • Washed vehicle exterior using cleaning solution, cloths, and brushes.
  • Cleaned vehicle interiors using appropriate supplies, scrapers and vacuums.
  • Maintained equipment used for car detailing services such as air compressors, pressure washers and buffing machines.

Welder

giant container
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Performed layout work for complex shapes using blueprints and templates.
  • Performed tack-weld functions to join metal work pieces at specified distances.
  • Developed jigs and fixtures for repetitive tasks to improve overall consistency of welds produced.

Welder

safety first ontario
07.2015 - 05.2019
  • Operated angle grinders to prepare parts for welding.
  • Fabricated components from materials such as sheet metal, pipe sections, and structural forms with precision accuracy.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts by cutting out the damaged area and rewelding it according to specifications.

Forklift Operator

trebor personel
05.2013 - 06.2015
  • Followed safety protocols and regulations for operating a forklift.
  • Loaded and unloaded packages and merchandise from industrial trucks.
  • Placed and arranged items and packages on pallets for transport.

Education

Diploma - Welding

North America trade school
01.2016

Skills

  • Blueprint reading
  • Structural fabrication
  • Safety protocols
  • Attention to detail
  • Welding expertise
  • Forklift operation
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Oxy-fuel torches
  • Material handling
  • Metal finishing
  • Continuous learning
  • Overhead crane operation
  • Steel cutting
  • Quality control
  • Rigging techniques
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Blueprint interpretation

Certification

Welding

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Rebar Detailer

Steel Horse Reinforcing
03.2023 - 06.2025

Car Detailer

Kelowna car Centre
01.2020 - 02.2023

Welder

giant container
09.2019 - 03.2020

Welder

safety first ontario
07.2015 - 05.2019

Forklift Operator

trebor personel
05.2013 - 06.2015

Diploma - Welding

North America trade school

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