Nolan Barker
North York,ON
Summary
I am a dependable self-starter experienced in manufacturing production, assembly, quality assurance and machine operation and maintenance. I leveraged mechanical skills and attention to detail at Allwood Products Limited to significantly reduce assembly times. Mastering both hand and power tools, I excelled in problem-solving and professional teamwork, ensuring safety and precision in fast-paced environments. My proactive approach resulted in consistently meeting and surpassing production goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Furniture Assembler
Allwood Products Limited
07.2016 - 08.2024
- Achieved rapid assembly times by mastering the use of power tools, manual tools, and other assembly equipment.
- Used hand tools and production equipment to perform furniture assembly work and mastered blueprint reading to verify correct completion.
- Adapted quickly to changing production schedules, ensuring timely completion of all assigned tasks.
- Fastened parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, glue or other fasteners according to blueprints and customer specifications.
- Reduced assembly time for complex furniture pieces by implementing effective time management strategies.
- Demonstrated manual dexterity and coordinated hand and finger movements to grasp, manipulate, and assemble objects necessary to complete diverse furniture projects.
- Adhered to current health, safety and environmental policies and complied with quality and control standards for furniture assembly.
- Identified best strategy for sequencing furniture assembly to maximize number of products available.
- Collected designated assembly materials from bins, set up work stations per written instructions and inspected own work for accuracy and quality.
- Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
- Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards.
- Inspected completed products to encourage quality and adherence to company standards.
- Monitored inventory, keeping necessary supplies on hand.
Marble Cutter
Absolute Mosaic
02.2012 - 04.2015
- Kept work areas organized, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Consistently showcased attention to detail by meticulously inspecting all work before sending it on to the next stage of production.
- Reduced material waste through accurate measurements and precise cutting methods.
- Operated cutting machine according to all safety protocols.
- Consistently met productivity goals while maintaining excellent quality standards in all work produced.
- Handled specialty fabrics skillfully, adapting cutting techniques as needed to accommodate unique properties or challenges presented by specific materials.
- Implemented time-saving strategies during cutting process, enabling a faster turnaround time for completed projects.
- Fabricated large and small parts per drawing and assembled parts as required.
- Adhered to strict quality control guidelines, ensuring all cuts were free of defects or irregularities before sending to assembly teams.
- Managed large workload of quality production in fast-paced environment with interruptions and tight deadlines.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woburn Collegiate
06.1995
Skills
Workplace Safety
Mechanical skills
Hand tools mastery
Power Tools Proficiency
Attention to Detail
Skilled in final assembly processes
Problem-solving abilities
Time Management
Timeline
Furniture Assembler
Allwood Products Limited
07.2016 - 08.2024
Marble Cutter
Absolute Mosaic
02.2012 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
Woburn Collegiate
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