Benjamin Canton Email & Phone Number

Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States

Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States

- Perform structural (static, dynamic) and thermal analyses- Experience designing parts in NX and working with large assemblies - Familiarity with GD&T and various technical standards and specifications - Constant communication with people involved in different aspects of design process including designers, analysts, materials, manufacturing, test, and system requirements

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

- Researched ocean swell geography and effect on local wind fields and turbine power generation. Delivered final literature review to professor.- Currently simulating swell waves' effect on wind turbines over time using FAST v8.

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

Undergraduate teaching assistant for MIE 340: Fluid Mechanics. Provided assistance with homework assignments and studying for tests. Graded homework, quizzes, and tests.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

- Performed structural finite element analysis on track models in Ansys and analyzed results in MATLAB.- Created Solidworks models of railway track components from technical datasheets.- Programmed working Beam On Elastic Foundation calculator with GUI using Excel.- Wrote VBA script in Excel to analyze over 100 miles of ballast fouling data.- Analyzed truck breakdown reports using Oracle SQL Developer.- Presented regular progress updates to senior engineers and manager.

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

Undergraduate teaching assistant for MIE 230: Thermodynamics. Provided assistance with homework assignments and studying for tests. Graded homework, quizzes, and tests.

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

Undergraduate teaching assistant for Engin 113: Introduction to Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. Led weekly class discussions. Provided help with homework, projects, and studying for tests. Helped with grading.

Amherst, Ma

- Integrated steam pit and manhole survey data into campus map using ArcGIS Pro.- Learned basic combined heat and power system design and proper safety protocols.

Newton, Ma

- Observed and evaluated counselor performance.- Frequently communicated with supervisors, staff, campers and parents to foster positive relationships and create a safe camp environment.- Administered medication and first aid to campers when necessary.- Created procedures for special events and field trips to ensure all programs ran smoothly.- Successfully resolved disciplinary issues for both campers and counselors.

Amherst, Ma

- Served food to customers.- Prepared and cooked pizzas using industrial pizza oven.- Washed dishes using industrial dishwasher and disposed of food waste.- Communicated frequently with coworkers to ensure dining commons ran smoothly and that quantity of food being cooked isn't too much or too little.

Dover, Ma

- Supervised a bus of 20-50 children(depending on the week) on the way to and from camp, acting as a point of communication between the bus driver, the camp administration, and parents. Dealt with various issues including the bus breaking down, children getting sick on the bus, and parents unable to arrive on time to pick up their child from the bus stop.- Oversaw a bunk of 8-12 campers, ages 6-8. Was responsible for their safety and making sure they were having fun as well as making friends with other campers. Organized and engaged in various activities with the campers including swimming, sports, and arts & crafts.- Communicated weekly with the children's parents through email and face-to-face interactions to check in, answer questions, and ensure that any specific needs were being met.-Collaborated with my supervisor and other counselors to plan and run activities and ensure that all campers were accounted for.