Ryan McDonald-Rodrigues
Waterdown,ON
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong work ethic and leadership experience at Ford Motor Company and Canadian Armed Forces. Proven ability in critical thinking and problem resolution, excelling in fast-paced environments. Skilled in sheet metal fabrication and team management, consistently achieving project goals while ensuring safety and quality standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assembly Line Production Utility
Ford Motor Company
12.2014 - Current
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Acted as a team leader.
- Required to know many jobs within plant to cover sick calls and vacations
- Communicated any issues with job that could cause damage to vehicles
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Infantryman
Royal Hamilton Light Infantry
03.2007 - 01.2018
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
- Trained new infantry soldiers on standard operating procedures.
- Instructed squad members on proper use of weapons and equipment.
- Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Bantry Metal Products
06.2011 - 12.2014
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Smoothed burred surfaces of joints and seams to minimize damage to other metal components.
- Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
- Selected gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material to meet product specifications.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burlington Central High School
Burlington, ON06-2008
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem resolution
- Collaboration
- Planning
- Team management
- Time management
- Active listening
- Leadership
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Working at Heights Training - June 2025
Timeline
Assembly Line Production Utility
Ford Motor Company
12.2014 - Current
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Bantry Metal Products
06.2011 - 12.2014
Infantryman
Royal Hamilton Light Infantry
03.2007 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Burlington Central High School
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