David Klassen Email & Phone Number

Cochrane, Alberta, Canada

Lacombe, Alberta, Canada

• Self employed contractor for a government research and development facility.• Provided on-site technical support for the commissioning and programming of a KUKA arm manipulator robot.• Designed robot pedestal and End-of-Arm tooling and oversaw their manufacturing.• Researched factors that would influence future process integration.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

• Worked alongside tradespeople maintaining the many pieces of equipment required for the day-to-day operations of the meat plant.• Responded quickly and effectively when unplanned shutdowns occur, where minutes of downtime can cost thousands in wasted productivity.• Fabricated custom metal components and repaired pre-existing equipment using welding (TIG), plasma cutting, angle grinders, hydraulic presses, bench grinders, and drill presses to address the varied needs of the plant.

Strathmore, Alberta, Canada

• Worked alongside tradespeople in constructing airport conveyors and baggage handling systems for airports across Canada and the United States.• Operated heavy machinery such as hydraulic brakes, band saws, drill presses, shears, and forklifts.• Gained experience in welding, grinding, and finishing metal components.• Maintained a safe working environment.• Worked mostly unsupervised, and was responsible for ensuring work was completed on time and met quality control standards.

Strathmore, Alberta, Canada