Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Skills And Qualifications
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Steve Forth

Edmonton,Canada

Summary

Motivated and experienced professional seeking an opportunity that allows me to leverage my extensive technical and diverse experience in a new and challenging environment.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Disassembly Technician – Powertrain

OEM Remanufacturing
Edmonton, Alberta
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Safely disassembled heavy equipment powertrain components using hand, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools
  • Utilized hand, pneumatic, and hydraulic-powered tools.
  • Conducted daily safety and ensured too serviceability
  • Operated jib and overhead cranes with capacities of up to 30 tonnes.
  • Transported disassembled components with powered pallet jacks.s

Team Leader – Component Cleaning

OEM Remanufacturing
Edmonton, Alberta
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Supervised a 10 person team, ensuring safety and efficiency in all operations
  • Trained new hires and enforced adherence policies
  • Improved operational processes and liaised cross-departmentally to solve problems in a fast-paced environment

Component Cleaner – Powertrain

OEM Remanufacturing
Edmonton, Alberta
04.2014 - 09.2017
  • Prepared and cleaned powertrain components for assembly using industrial washers and media blasters
  • Operated jib and bridge cranes for moving heavy parts
  • Performed quality inspections and daily station maintenance

Labourer

Department of National Defence
Edmonton, Alberta
10.2012 - 05.2013
  • Dismantled inert ammunition and packaged components for resale/disposal
  • Operated industrial shredder, shears, saws, and lift trucks
  • Maintained inventory and completed documentation accurately

Aircraft Structures Technician - Level A

Department of National Defence
Edmonton, Alberta
12.2004 - 04.2012
  • Conducted structural maintenance and airworthiness inspections on Canadian Forces helicopters
  • Deployed twice to Afghanistan with the Canadian Helicopter Force
  • Supervised and mentored junior technicians
  • Certified maintenance work to Level A standards
  • Fabricated components using TIG/SMAW welding, machining, and sheet metal tools
  • Maintained and repaired both metal and composite aircraft structures
  • Instructed firearms handling and field craft

Infantry - Section commander

Department of National Defence
Edmonton, Alberta
06.1990 - 03.2003
  • Served in leadership roles for over a decade, including deployments to three international peacekeeping missions
  • Planned and led patrols and operations; maintained discipline and operational readiness
  • Delivered training on firearms, field craft, and leadership development
  • Liaised with foreign military and civilian authorities

Education

Aircraft Structures Technician Apprenticeship Training -

Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology And Engineering
Borden, ON
12.2004

Advanced High School Diploma - Matriculation

Wetaskiwin Composite High School
Wetaskiwin, Alberta
06.1988

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Safety compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • ISO standards
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Self motivation
  • Hand and power tools

Additional Skills And Qualifications

  • Trained in WHMIS and the use of portable fire extinguishers.
  • Workplace harassment awareness training.
  • Portable fire extinguisher training
  • Certified range safety officer (Alberta Federation of Shooting Sports).
  • Operated RTFL (rough terrain fork lift), Zoom Boom, narrow aisle lift trucks and powered pallet trucks.
  • Qualified in the use of jib cranes and bridge cranes rated up to 30 tonnes.

Affiliations

  • Wildlife photographer
  • Volunteer at Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum
  • Range Safety Officer

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Disassembly Technician – Powertrain

OEM Remanufacturing
01.2019 - 04.2019

Team Leader – Component Cleaning

OEM Remanufacturing
09.2017 - 01.2019

Component Cleaner – Powertrain

OEM Remanufacturing
04.2014 - 09.2017

Labourer

Department of National Defence
10.2012 - 05.2013

Aircraft Structures Technician - Level A

Department of National Defence
12.2004 - 04.2012

Infantry - Section commander

Department of National Defence
06.1990 - 03.2003

Aircraft Structures Technician Apprenticeship Training -

Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology And Engineering

Advanced High School Diploma - Matriculation

Wetaskiwin Composite High School
Steve Forth