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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

•Primary R&D technician for global headquarters of the largest escalator handrail manufacturer in the world•Safely perform various mechanical and chemical tests on different plastics and rubbers, generating reports based on results•Monitor and and record test data to be used for analysis•Carry out destructive and non-destructive testing on existing and developed future products •Experience with a variety of test equipment such as Instron, humidity and UV chambers, and water submersion•Research and experiment with a variety of materials in order to improve production, efficiency, and future products•Significantly contributed to the development and testing of new products and procedures, with an emphasis on lean manufacturing and cost reduction•Maintain laboratory and work place cleanliness, adhering to Six Sigma and 5S•Follow SOP’s while running multiple tests and testing rigs simultaneously over a period of months•Assemble and maintain various test rigs and equipment, focusing on efficiency and safety•Experienced with Microsoft Excel and Word•Experience in learning various new testing equipment and software, such as Instron•Certified to operate forklift•Assist in other departments, such as maintenance or manufacturing when support is needed

Whitby, Ontario

•Tasked with running the fish department with little to no supervision•Tasked with closing and cleaning of the department at the end of the day•Communicate to customers about current and future products or sales•Taking inventory and placing orders for products•Assist with the training of new employees•Assist in other departments during busy hours

North York, Ontario

•Perform various tests in order to assess the properties of various plastics•Assist supervisor in the production of plastics•Monitor the prodiuction of plastic sheets and films•Assist co-workers in the laboratory

Pickering Ontario

• Operated and assisted with the cutting of various elevator parts with gas laser• Operated steel press to bend elevator doors• Operated steel punch on various metal sheets• Assembled various elevator parts, boxed to meet all scheduled deadlines and maintain stock• Assisted with the moving of machinery and stock to another location

Toronto Ontario

• Assisted mechanic as Elevator Device Mechanic in Training, with the modernization of elevators at 33 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario;• General maintenance and clean-up of warehouse;• Assembled and disassembled machinery, including elevator controllers, motor generator sets, and elevator hoist machinery.• Operated forklift

Whitby Ontario

• Assisted with general nursery needs of the customer, including carry out/loading of purchases; and• Supported garden centre with maintenance and closure including, but not limited to, watering of plants, furniture assembly, cleaning of floors, and removal of garbage.

Chemical Engineering Technology

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