Handling stainless steel sheet metal in machine shop (brake press, shear, punch press, TIG welding, spot welders). Building sauna heaters and steamers using respective tools and test equipment (hi-pot). Working with electronics and power systems for saunas. Wiring saunas and running. Assisted in the installation of cedar saunas across southern Ontario. Some wood working.

Duties included prepping/dismantling all types of automobiles for stock/recycling. Repairing automobiles (replaced engines, transmissions and body parts etc.). Arc and MIG welding on heavy equipment and built racking for stock parts. Usage of car hoist and heavy equipment (articulator). Metal recycling knowledge gained. General deliveries.

Maintenance and repairs of electrical and mechanical instruments used for research and student training at an astronomy observatory. Performed computer maintenance/networking/astronomical data backups and also acting telescope operator. Skills acquired: Machine shop experience on various lathes and milling machines. GMAW/ GTAW welding experience gained. Aluminum, steel, stainless steel metal working.

Repairing radio, infrared remote control hardware and range limiting hardware. Using Oscilloscopes and Analyzers consistently in RF tuning and signal testing. Repairing and testing PWM, voltage/current proportional, relay rack, module rack control boards. Discreet/SMT repair. Schematic reading under ISO9001 standards. On site repair and customer service at office.