Sheldon Funk
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
Motivated professional with a proven track record in maintenance, and repair. Demonstrates strong work ethic and adaptability in diverse environments. Skilled in conducting thorough inspections to ensure equipment safety and optimal performance. Exceptional interpersonal skills enhance collaboration and communication with team members and clients.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator
Precision Laser & Fabrication
Saskatoon, SK
03.2023 - Current
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
- Monitored machine performance and conducted routine maintenance checks.
- Operated laser cutting machines to fabricate precision components.
- Trained new operators on machine handling and safety protocols.
- Operate variety of specialized equipment (Telehandler, Side drive forklift)
Metal Fabricator
Tex Klassen
Saskatoon, SK
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Performed welding, grinding and finishing tasks on fabricated structures.
- Constructed and assembled structural metal components and products.
- Designed and constructed base templates when appropriate.
- Performed cutting work while adhering to blueprints and design specifications.
- Operated fabricating machines to bend and assemble metal components.
- Measured and marked cutting and bending lines according to instructions.
Welder/Metal Fabricator
AJ Machine & Manufacturing
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
Production Team Leader
Westeel - AGI
Saskatoon, SK
10.2006 - 11.2021
- Keep areas clean, neat and inspection-ready at all times to comply with product guidelines.
- Notify supervisors about production problems and help identify and correct concerns.
- Evaluate subordinate performance and communicate with employees to provide feedback for work performance improvement.
- Define, created and developed solutions to identify root cause of problems to avoid future occurrences.
- Address employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources and maintaining schedules.
- Conduct frequent cycle counts and inventory audits to verify accuracy of computer records.
- Inspect incoming supplies to conform with materials specifications and quality standards.
- Set up, adjust and maintain machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Identify source of equipment malfunctions by using various troubleshooting methods.
- Create training manual for employees to use as reference guide.
- Streamline operational efficiencies by coordinating staff development and succession planning.
- Delegate tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Train, mentor and support high-performing team, providing regular performance review, feedback and coaching in deficient areas.
- Trained, developed and counseled employees to develop high performing team.
- Read and interpret work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Meet other supervisors to plan and guide workflow and operations.
- Supervise, train and evaluate over 10 employees in manufacturing industry.
- Implement conflict-resolution tactics by cooperating with clients and staff to achieve team objectives.
- Convey project information consistently and quickly to resolve issues and deliver constructive feedback.
Education
Weld Supervisor - Welding Supervisor
Canadian Welding Bureau
Saskatoon09-2019
Some College (No Degree) - Auto Cad Level 1
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Sciences And Tech
Saskatoon03-2017
Master Scuba Diving Instructor -
Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan08-2014
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Safety
- Planning/Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- First Aid/CPR
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Supervision & Leadership
- Material Prepping
- Machine operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Welding techniques
- Problem solving
- Blueprint interpretation
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Open Circuit regulator service technician
- Closed Circuit service technician
- Forklift
- Manlift
- Confined Space Rescue
- OH&S Supervisor Training 1&2
- WHIMS
- Visual Inspection (Scuba Cylinders)
- Parks Canada Interpretive Guide (Banff)
- First Aid Instructor
- Auto Cad
Additional Information
- Employee chair OH&S at Precision Laser and Fabrication
- Grant Director responsible for searching and acquiring grant funding for the Sask underwater council
- Delegate to sub-committees on certain initiatives, policies and programs to further enhance the council
Timeline
Machine Operator
Precision Laser & Fabrication
03.2023 - Current
Metal Fabricator
Tex Klassen
09.2022 - 03.2023
Welder/Metal Fabricator
AJ Machine & Manufacturing
12.2021 - 08.2022
Production Team Leader
Westeel - AGI
10.2006 - 11.2021
Weld Supervisor - Welding Supervisor
Canadian Welding Bureau
Some College (No Degree) - Auto Cad Level 1
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Sciences And Tech
Master Scuba Diving Instructor -
Professional Association of Diving Instructors