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Rodney Lyons

Nashwaak Bridge,NB

Summary

Accomplished Shop Foreman at Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd., skilled in project management and team leadership. Enhanced productivity by optimizing schedules and enforcing safety regulations. Leveraged CNC operation expertise to ensure precision in steel fabrication. Proven track record in emergency response and equipment maintenance, contributing to timely project completion and superior quality standards.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shop Foreman

Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd.
Fredericton, New Brunswick
06.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated schedules for workers and equipment to ensure timely project completion.
  • Supervised daily operations of steel fabrication and construction projects.
  • Enforced safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all employees.
  • Conducted quality inspections on finished products before delivery to clients.
  • Monitored employee performance and provided feedback to improve productivity.

Volunteer Firefighter Level II

Nashwaak Valley Fire Department
Nashwaak Bridge, New Brunswick
04.2021 - Current
  • Responded promptly to emergency calls for fire incidents and rescues.
  • Participated in community fire prevention events and educational outreach programs.
  • Assisted in maintaining and inspecting firefighting gear and apparatus.
  • Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
  • Responded quickly to hazardous materials incidents by containing spills or leaks with appropriate protective gear.
  • Execute low-angle rescue techniques when required.
  • Directed traffic away from hazardous areas, using signs and hand signals.

Machine Operator / Steel Coordinator

Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd.
Fredericton, NB
02.2006 - 06.2022
  • Operated machinery to complete production tasks efficiently.
  • Maintained equipment by performing regular inspections and basic repairs.
  • Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to ensure project alignment.
  • Calculated load weights and verified lifting capacities to prevent overload.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Operated overhead cranes to lift and move materials efficiently.
  • Operated Overhead Crane to move, position and transport materials in a safe and efficient manner.

CNC Machinist

Tube Fab Ltd.
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
07.2003 - 12.2005
  • Operated CNC machines to fabricate precision components for various projects.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces.
  • Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
  • Troubleshot machinery and programming issues to exceed production goals.
  • Programmed CNC machines using G-code and CAD and CAM software.
  • Verify conformance of finished workpiece to specifications by measuring with appropriate instruments.

Education

Firefighter Level II -

NBCC
07-2025

Firefighter Level I -

NBCC
11-2022

CNCMT - CNC Machining

NBCC
Moncton, NB
06-2003

Machinist -

NBCC
Moncton, NB
06-2002

High School Diploma -

Oromocto High School
Oromocto, NB
06-2000

Skills

  • Emergency response
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Project management
  • Safety regulation adherence
  • CNC operation
  • Team leadership

Certification

  • Class 5E Driver's License
  • Medical First Responder Certified
  • Fall Protection
  • JHSC
  • Manlift Safety Awareness
  • Traffic Control/Scene Safety Course

Affiliations

  • Home Landscaping
  • Hobby farmer / Homesteader
  • Hobby Machining

Timeline

Shop Foreman

Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd.
06.2025 - Current

Volunteer Firefighter Level II

Nashwaak Valley Fire Department
04.2021 - Current

Machine Operator / Steel Coordinator

Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd.
02.2006 - 06.2022

CNC Machinist

Tube Fab Ltd.
07.2003 - 12.2005

Firefighter Level II -

NBCC

Firefighter Level I -

NBCC

CNCMT - CNC Machining

NBCC

Machinist -

NBCC

High School Diploma -

Oromocto High School

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