Vance Wiegand
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Seeking a long term position within a leading steel fabrication company to leverage skills in precision CNC cutting operations, fabrication, and workplace safety. Experienced CNC Torch Operator with 20 years in structural steel welding shops, specializing in oxy/fuel and plasma CNC cutting machines. Focus on carbon steel oxy/fuel, from gauge plate up to 6". Some experience with Stainless and Aluminum. Strong background in health and safety management, forklift operation, and structural fitting.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNC Operator / Health and Safety Representative
Stadco Industries Ltd
03.2005 - 03.2025
- CNC Plasma Cutting Machine Operation
- Operate and maintain CNC plasma cutting machines to fabricate precision steel components. ESAB and Hypertherm Machines.
- Review technical blueprints and CAD drawings to ensure accurate cuts for various industrial projects.
- Reduced machine downtime by implementing a preventive maintenance schedule and troubleshooting procedures.
- Improved cutting precision by calibrating and optimizing machine settings for diverse material thicknesses and types.
- Health and Safety Representative (Since 2016):
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive health and safety program.
- Conducted monthly safety meeting and ensured compliance with OHS and other regulatory requirements.
- Trained employees on safety protocols meetings, including PPE usage, machine safety, and emergency procedures.
- Led incident investigations and collaborated with management to prevent future workplace incidents.
CNC Machine Operator
Kent Steel
01.2000 - 01.2005
- CNC Oxy-Fuel Cutting Machine Operation:
- Operated old Burny 6' CNC oxy-fuel cutting machines for carbon steel cutting applications. Standard thicknesses cut were 1/4" up to 1-1/2"
- Programmed manually using old G-Code and trigonometry.
- Forklift Operation:
- Skilled in operating forklifts for moving large steel components and materials around the shop.
- Ensured the safe and efficient transport of materials while maintaining compliance with safety protocols.
- Steel Fitting:
- Assisted with structural steel fitting, ensuring all components were correctly aligned and prepared for welding.
Skills
- CNC Cutting (Plasma and Oxy/Fuel)
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Custom Part Programming (proprietary software)
- Machine Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Material Inventory Management and Purchasing
- Quality Control and Precision Fabrication
- Health and Safety Audits
- Employee Training
- Records Management for Material Tracking
Certification
- Emergency First Aid
- Overhead Crane Operator - Standard.
Timeline
CNC Operator / Health and Safety Representative
Stadco Industries Ltd
03.2005 - 03.2025
CNC Machine Operator
Kent Steel
01.2000 - 01.2005
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