Richard Farquharson
Cochrane,ON
Summary
Full-time employment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lathe Operator
Rockshield Engineered Wood
05.2021 - Current
- Upheld a clean work environment by performing routine housekeeping tasks around the machine area.
- Reduced material waste by consistently monitoring cutting tools for wear and replacing them as needed.
- Enhanced production efficiency by optimizing lathe machine settings and implementing preventative maintenance measures.
- Start up and stop equipment
- Take instructions from supervisors
- Ability to maintain production demands as required
- Increased production standards by minimizing production failures and promoting efficient setups.
- Worked with supervisors to troubleshoot and resolve encountered equipment or material issues and maintain optimal production levels.
- Prepared and set up machine systems for daily operation and adhered to production goals.
Knife Grinder
Rockshield Engineered Wood Products
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Enhanced safety in the workplace by following established guidelines and procedures for grinder operation.
- Supported quality control efforts by performing routine inspections on finished products and adjusting work accordingly to adhere to strict tolerances.
- Completed deburring, buffing and polishing materials according to strict tolerances.
- Streamlined operations by identifying areas for improvement within the grinding process, making necessary adjustments as needed.
- Kept equipment in good working order by calibrating settings and performing minor maintenance.
- Upheld company standards for cleanliness in the workspace, contributing to an organized and efficient environment conducive to productivity.
Sample Preparation Technician
SGS Canada
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Execute and perform crushing, pulverizing and screening of geological materials as per SGS’ Standard Operating Procedures
- Conduct routine quality checks including particle size analysis, dust loss and report data immediately to the Supervisor or group leader if results are outside of acceptability parameters
- Ensure that work order documentation is complete in every respect and QC results are entered into SLIMS as necessary
- Maintain clean and organized workbench area ensuring spills are immediately cleaned; disposal is according to laboratory procedures including any special requirements for handling international soils
- Ensure that equipment is maintained in good order making the Supervisor or group leader aware of any damaged or defective equipment or any equipment requiring adjustment i.e
- Pulverizing time or crushers gapping
- Keep all records and notebooks in good order including work order and equipment maintenance logs.
Education
No Degree - Natural Sciences
Victoria Park High School
Toronto, ON06.2014
Skills
- Strong analytical and mechanical skills
- Ability to perform routine bench tests
- Can read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner
- Can demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well with others & independently
- Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail
- Works well under pressure
- Manual lathe operation
- Computer Skills
- Heavy Lifting
Volunteer Experience
Canadian Tire Toronto On, 01/01/13, 05/31/13, Organized weekly sales., Worked as a team member performing cashier duties., Product assistance and cleaning., Assisted customers with store and product complaints., Assisted customers in finding out of stock items., Organized the store by returning all merchandise to its proper place.
References
- Marc Cernovitch 647-201-7868 , Rocksheild owner
- Rajesh Kumar, 1-705-272-2559, SGS Canada
- mike robbinson 705-305-6336 , Rocksheild supervisor
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Knife Grinder
Rockshield Engineered Wood Products
01.2024 - 03.2024
Lathe Operator
Rockshield Engineered Wood
05.2021 - Current
Sample Preparation Technician
SGS Canada
07.2018 - 06.2019
No Degree - Natural Sciences
Victoria Park High School
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