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Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

Langley, British Columbia, Canada

Set-up and run HAAS VMC’s and Lathes with custom fixtures and standard vise or 3 jaw chuck set-ups. Work directly with the programming team to optimize and streamline jobs. Run multiple materials on different machines simultaneously while keeping to specified tolerances. Read drawings from customers and from the internal design team to make a wide range of parts from molds for rubber and urethane to end use parts like sheaves, guides, bearing blocks, sprockets and many other mechanical components.

Canada

Set-up and run various shop tools and machines both manual and CNC to maintain production requirements. Worked with wood and plastics to make custom desks, kitchens, COVID barriers and other custom millwork components. Worked directly with field install teams and contractors to complete projects efficiently. Was responsible for all machine maintenance and repairs. Occasionally performed field installations of millwork and deliveries in either the company 1tonne or Hino 338.

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Managing the Wood Shop Production Team and overseeing the manufacturing of woodwind musical instruments. Perform maintenance, repair and servicing on CNC equipment, compressed air system, forklift, and various other pieces of equipment/machinery.Highlights: (same as below; job title changed due to company growth & restructuring)

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Managed the Production Team and oversaw the manufacturing of woodwind musical instruments in a multimillion-dollar CNC manufacturing facility. Utilized CNC Mills, CNC lathes, CNC Mill-Turns, Computerized Induction Soldering, Lasers cutter/engraver and 3D printers to complete all necessary tasks. Worked directly with VP of Operations, Engineers, Quality Control and Sales departments to maintain production throughput while balancing R&D requirements for new products.Highlights: • Member of the company safety committee• Assist in the hiring of new staff for my department• Train new staff in their duties and provide continuous education and training for current staff in their advancement• Provide manufacturing feasibility input to new products• Write and update CNC programs• Design, create, and assemble custom fixturing when needed• Oversaw installation of new equipment

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Ran a multitude of CNC milling machines and lathes to make high end woodwind instrument parts. Maintained and updated programs as needed as all parts were made to pre-designed specifications. Each instrument contained parts that were made from a variety of hardwoods, soft metals (such as yellow or white brass) and synthetic materials.

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Responsible for the operation of a cell of three CNC milling machines to make various parts for modular mounting systems for wheelchairs and medical equipment. Designed and machined various fixture plates, jigs, and custom clamps to improve efficiencies and to bring new products to market. Made CNC programs for new parts based off either drawings or physical parts made by hand as well as made general parts for day to day production needs.

Port Moody

Worked independently, or as part of a team, using a large format CNC router table to cut various components needed in the manufacturing of custom signs. Materials used ranged from plastics to nonferrous metals. Worked closely with the Art Department to assist in designing signs as well as the Fabrication team to ensure designs and requests were feasible. Occasionally worked onsite installation when required.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Casual part-time worker in the Site Maintenance Department. Built and maintained all signage throughout the PNE grounds year-round as well as helped with event set-up and tear down when needed. Hand painted lines and advertisements on ice in the Coliseum for Vancouver Giants games.

Coquitlam B.C.

Set-up A/V equipment for concerts, registered students for courses and other general administrative duties. Assisted instructors during the Summer Fun & Day of the arts programs.

Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

Assisted in the manufacture and installation of a wide range of flag poles and flags.

Coquitlam B.C.

Maintained and repaired A/V equipment, set-up, and operated equipment for various events.

Cnc Operator Certification, Cnc

Activities and Societies: Learned general operation and programming of CNC Mills and Lathes. The focus was on manual programming.

Management Skills For Supervisors Certificate

Learned practical leadership skills with an emphasis on coaching, training and conflict management.

Computer Aided Design (Cad) Associate Certificate

Studied manual drafting techniques and multiple CAD software packages. Emphasis was on SolidWorks and AutoCAD in both 2D and 3D design.

Ged

Graduated with honours