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Wes Brown

St. Catharines,ON

Summary

Experienced construction professional with a strong track record in project leadership and execution. Proficient in blueprint interpretation, hazardous material handling, and safe operation of power tools. Ten years of experience in installing, maintaining, and repairing systems, ensuring equipment safety through thorough inspections. Committed to quality workmanship and maintaining high safety standards on all projects.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Service Technician

Core Equipment
St. Catharines, Canada
11.2024 - Current
  • Servicing custom-built paint trucks from around North America.
  • Use of hand and power tools typically found in a heavy duty shop, including fork lifts.
  • Duties include cleaning and rebuilding of steel plumbing.
  • Testing, cleaning, and rebuilding of paint and bead guns and push operated sprayers.
  • Replacing various small electrical components.
  • Reviewing work orders and new blueprints to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Occasional travel throughout Canada and the USA for small customer repairs.
  • General shop duties including inventory and clean up.

Assistant Supervisor/Builder

M30
Calgary, Canada
10.2020 - 07.2024
  • Specializing in big box store renovations around the country.
  • Tasks included replacement of old fixtures, shelving, and signage.
  • Removal of tiles and laminate flooring.
  • Updates and installation of new components to store specific components including small framing jobs.
  • Set up of new stores.
  • Hired as a builder in 2020 and promoted to assistant supervisor in 2023.
  • Supervisory tasks included, performing daily tailgate talks, staff assignments, workplace inspections and incident investigations.

Landscaper

Takhini Valley Contracting
Whitehorse, Canada
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted in preparation and paving driveways and walkways.
  • Dug out foundations for new buildings, laid new dirt and gravel and cleared land for building sites.
  • Completion of framing, insulating, and siding new builds and extensions.
  • Operated various equipment including M66s, excavators, telehandlers, and skid steers.
  • Ensured a safe worksite.

Assembler

Sunrise Spas
Grimsby, Canada
05.2020 - 09.2020
  • Reading and interpreting blueprints for custom built hot tubs.
  • Building interior plumbing and drilling port holes for jets.
  • Quality assurance testing each unit for water tightness.
  • Assembly and installation of exterior panels.
  • Safely transporting tubs through facility and preparing for shipment.

Confined Space Rescue Technician

Heddle Shipyards
St. Catharines, Canada
09.2018 - 04.2020
  • Member of emergency response crew for tank or vessel incidents.
  • Trained in communication techniques, tripod and winch system and PPE including fall protection and respirator use.
  • Performed shop duties including small framing jobs to shield scaffolding and or workers from the elements.
  • Assisted with oxy acetylene welding to help transport heavy steel plates through ship corridors.
  • Confined space and fire watch duties.
  • Use lift truck to transport building materials across the industrial site.

Production Carpenter

JKT Construction
St. Catharines, Canada
01.2016 - 09.2018
  • Building homes in the Niagara Region..
  • Performed routine maintenance on carpentry equipment such as saws and drills.
  • Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
  • Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
  • Operated power tools safely when performing carpentry tasks such as drilling holes into lumber pieces.

Education

Construction Trades -

Confederation College
Thunder Bay, ON
01.2012

General Arts and Science -

Niagara College
Welland, ON
01.2011

Skills

  • Supervisory Skills
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Communication
  • Project Coordination
  • Skilled equipment operator
  • Service reports
  • Power tool mastery
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Team leadership
  • Quality control
  • Troubleshooting
  • Maintenance and repair
  • Hand tools proficiency
  • Inventory control

Certification

G license

Tow motor license

Flagging certification

Timeline

Service Technician

Core Equipment
11.2024 - Current

Landscaper

Takhini Valley Contracting
05.2023 - 08.2023

Assistant Supervisor/Builder

M30
10.2020 - 07.2024

Assembler

Sunrise Spas
05.2020 - 09.2020

Confined Space Rescue Technician

Heddle Shipyards
09.2018 - 04.2020

Production Carpenter

JKT Construction
01.2016 - 09.2018

Construction Trades -

Confederation College

General Arts and Science -

Niagara College

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