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