Skylar Stanko
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
Skilled Apprentice Millwright with hands-on experience in performing preventive maintenance, equipment repairs and system installations. Strong understanding of safety regulations and operational procedures within industrial settings. Notable skills include problem-solving, team collaboration, and technical proficiency. Known for improving efficiency by identifying potential issues early and implementing effective solutions.
Skilled Millwright with comprehensive experience in industrial, construction, and mining environments. Well-versed in installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery and equipment, ensuring operational efficiency. Possess strong problem-solving skills, adept at interpreting blueprints and technical manuals. Contributed to improving machinery uptime and reducing downtime through proactive maintenance strategies and efficient repair techniques.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diamond Driller Helper
Cameo (Contractor)
Saskatoon, SK
09.2025 - Current
- Operated drilling equipment to extract mineral resources efficiently.
- Conducted routine maintenance on drilling machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected drill sites for safety compliance and environmental protection measures.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times during the drilling process.
- Assisted with moving rigs from one location to another for different jobs.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues onsite in order to minimize downtime between jobs.
- Observed pressure gauge and moved throttles and levers to control speed of rotary tables and regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes.
- Calculated loads necessary for lifting heavy objects onto or off the rig platform safely.
- Assisted with equipment maintenance and repairs to ensure operational efficiency.
- Followed all company policies regarding safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
Apprentice Millwright
Orion industrial services
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
06.2024 - 09.2025
- Followed safety guidelines during maintenance tasks to ensure a safe working environment.
- Executed preventive maintenance activities, including lubricating moving parts and cleaning surfaces, to sustain machinery performance.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on a variety of industrial machinery and equipment.
- Installed, adjusted, maintained, and repaired production machines and equipment according to blueprints and specifications.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures using precision measurement instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
- Troubleshot problems with machinery by inspecting parts for wear or defects.
- Repaired worn or broken machine parts using lathes, milling machines and grinders.
- Repaired and lubricated machines and equipment and assembled and installed equipment using hand tools and power tools.
- Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.
- Assisted in the installation of new or modified mechanical components such as bearings, sprockets, gears, shafts, pulleys and belts.
- Assisted in assembling new machines or equipment using hand tools, power tools, fixtures and measuring instruments.
- Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Dismantled machines, categorized parts by carefully documenting components and moved equipment into storage.
- Moved heavy machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
- Interpreted equipment specifications, drawings, and blueprints to accurately assemble machinery.
- Used rigging, hoists and equipment to move heavy machinery between locations and complete installations.
- Observed required safety measures when using blowtorches, wrenches and forklifts to maintain high standards.
- Read blueprints and sketches to fabricate equipment, make modifications, and establish work procedures.
- Assembled moving parts and sub-assemblies and adjusted, leveled and tensioned machines and components.
- Assembled machines and bolted, welded or riveted components to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
- Assembled machines and bolted, welded or riveted components to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice
SMH equipment
Saskatoon, SK
02.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted in diagnosing mechanical issues on heavy-duty equipment.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on hydraulic systems and engines.
- Replaced worn parts and components under guidance of senior mechanics.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to remove defective parts from units.
- Rebuilt engines, transmissions and differentials for heavy-duty vehicles.
- Performed 500h, 1000h, and 1500h service intervals in the field, as well as in house.
- Operated a variety of shop equipment such as lathes, drill presses, grinders and welders safely and efficiently.
- Adjusted valves, timing gears or governors on gasoline or diesel engines according to specifications.
- Replaced worn parts such as brake pads, bearings and hoses.
- Welded metal components together when needed for repairs or fabrication work.
- Performed preventative maintenance on heavy-duty vehicles, including oil changes and filter replacements.
- Assisted lead mechanics in troubleshooting and repairing diesel engines, transmissions and other components of heavy-duty vehicles.
- Installed new electrical wiring harnesses for various types of trucks, trailers and buses.
- Worked in shop and at customer locations to handle heavy equipment repair, maintenance and commissioning needs.
- Inspected cranes, bulldozers and other heavy equipment to drive proper performance.
- Overhauled hydraulic lifts and steered assemblies on motor graders and tractors.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic systems, ensuring equipment operated at peak efficiency.
5 class Power Engineer
Paradigm Property Maintenance
Lethbridge, Alberta
09.2018 - 08.2022
- Operated and maintained power generation equipment to ensure efficient energy output.
- Monitored system performance and identified areas for operational improvement.
- Conducted regular inspections and preventive maintenance on electrical systems.
- Assisted in troubleshooting electrical issues using diagnostic tools and software.
- Documented maintenance activities and generated reports for management review.
- Operated control panels to adjust temperature, pressure, speed, and other parameters as required.
- Repaired and replaced defective parts in order to maintain the functionality of power generating systems.
- Analyzed readings from meters, gauges, and other instruments in order to monitor system performance.
- Inspected boilers and related equipment for compliance with applicable regulations.
- Coordinated with outside contractors regarding repairs or replacement of malfunctioning components.
- Installed new components in order to upgrade existing systems as needed.
- Inspected records or log book entries or communicated with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.
- Maintained plant cleanliness and completed general housekeeping tasks to keep operations audit-ready.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kate Andrew’s High School
Coaldale, AB02-2018
GED -
Apprentice Millwright Y1
Saskatoon, SK04-2026
Engineering - Power Engineer
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge09-2021
First Aid Training - First Aid Training
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge02-2021
Pool And Spa Operator - Pool And Operator
Lethbridge Collage
Lethbridge, AB09-2020
Skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Operational improvement
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Drilling support
- Power tools operation
- Material handling
- Equipment maintenance and operation
- Field reporting
- Team collaboration
- Drilling operations
Certification
- 5 class Power engineer(ABSA)
- First Aid Training
- Pool and spa operator
- Apprentice millwright 3500 hours
Timeline
Diamond Driller Helper
Cameo (Contractor)
09.2025 - Current
Apprentice Millwright
Orion industrial services
06.2024 - 09.2025
Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice
SMH equipment
02.2024 - 07.2025
5 class Power Engineer
Paradigm Property Maintenance
09.2018 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Kate Andrew’s High School
GED -
Apprentice Millwright Y1
Engineering - Power Engineer
Lethbridge College
First Aid Training - First Aid Training
Lethbridge College
Pool And Spa Operator - Pool And Operator
Lethbridge Collage