Vignesh Vinayan
London,ON
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented professional with a civil engineering background and leadership experience in quality-driven manufacturing environments. Currently working as an Assembly Line Lead, with hands-on experience interpreting technical drawings, verifying dimensions and tolerances, enforcing safety and compliance standards, and optimizing processes for consistent quality outcomes. Skilled in equipment handling, documentation accuracy, and team coordination.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assembly Line Leader
Pakfab
Aylmer, Ontario
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinated assembly line operations to ensure smooth workflow and productivity.
- Interpreted blueprints, drawings and specifications accurately when preparing estimates.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and assembly techniques.
- Implemented best practices for optimizing assembly line efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations to promote a safe work environment.
- Utilized hand tools, power tools, and other specialized equipment in a safe manner.
- Read blueprints or drawings to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished racks.
Part-time Team Member
Robinson Solutions (On-site at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada)
Woodstock, Ontario
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed routine inspection and preventative maintenance on electric forklift and tugger batteries to ensure consistent equipment performance and operational reliability in a high-volume automotive manufacturing facility.
- Recorded battery condition and maintenance activities on checklists and logs, supporting accurate documentation and traceability of equipment status.
- Utilized ice blasting techniques to clean rollers and critical equipment components, supporting equipment uptime, efficiency, and defect prevention.
- Supported welding operations by cleaning jigs and fixtures of weld splatter and maintaining the welding robot, helping sustain equipment accuracy, reliability, and production quality.
- Applied Kaizen and 5S principles to improve workplace organization, reduce waste, and maintain a clean, audit-ready work area.
Intern
EKK Infrastructure LTD. Thalassery–Mahe Bypass Project, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
Kannur, Kerala
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Assisted in roadway construction processes, including subgrade preparation, granular base laying, and asphalt pavement layering, under NHAI supervision.
- Observed and supported field quality control procedures, such as compaction testing, leveling, and surface finish verification.
- Participated in core sampling and asphalt testing to evaluate pavement density and material composition.
- Gained a foundational understanding of asphalt mix design, bitumen properties, and layer composition in highway construction.
- Collaborated with site engineers and testing staff to monitor progress and ensure compliance with design and quality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technological University
Kannur, Kerala 08.2017 - 08.2021
PG Diploma - Construction Project Management
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, Ontario 05.2023 - 12.2023
PG Diploma - Operations Management
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, Ontario 05.2024 - 12.2024
Skills
- AutoCAD drafting
- 3D modeling
- Blueprint interpretation
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft excel
Timeline
PG Diploma - Operations Management
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
05.2024 - 12.2024
Assembly Line Leader
Pakfab
01.2024 - Current
Part-time Team Member
Robinson Solutions (On-site at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada)
06.2023 - 03.2024
PG Diploma - Construction Project Management
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
05.2023 - 12.2023
Intern
EKK Infrastructure LTD. Thalassery–Mahe Bypass Project, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
03.2021 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technological University
08.2017 - 08.2021