GREGGORY STRONSKI
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Canadian Natural
Fort McMurray, AB
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted line boring to enhance functionality of heavy machinery components.
- Operated manual lathe for accurate machining of specialized parts.
- Executed welding techniques for repair and fabrication of equipment structures.
- Serviced haul trucks, shovels, and heavy equipment through component replacement and repair.
- Employed FARO laser tracker for detailed measurements and alignment assessments.
Machinist
Komatsu Mining
Fort McMurray, AB
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Setup and operated portable machining equipment on site bringing mining equipment back to OEM spec or custom as requested
- Followed safety protocols and procedures including FLRA at the start of each shift, Hazard assessments, Observations and routine site inspections
- Setup and operating FARO brand laser alignment equipment
- Reading and interpreting blueprints
- Performed routine maintenance tasks including disassembly of components to determine root cause of defective parts.
Machinist
Brandt Engineered Products
Regina, SK
06.2017 - 09.2021
- Reading and interpreting blueprints
- Completely machining custom and production parts hitting tolerances up to +/- .0005”,
- Daily field level risk assessments
- Creating "one off" parts for various custom tasks for customers in the steel production and mining industries
- Inspecting parts and equipment for quality assurance
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Precision measuring with micrometers, calipers, gages,
- Working on site with millwright crew installing/repairing equipment
- Moving parts and equipment by forklift, telehandler, overhead crane
- Working off aerial lift platforms
- Operating manual milling machines, lathes, drill press, slotting machines, hydraulic press
Machinist
Pacific West Refrigeration
Weyburn, SK
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Used manual machining equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Modified Various fittings and hardware for specific operations
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Closely monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Assembly of custom refrigeration units specifically designed for commercial fishing vessels
Machinist
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems
Saskatoon, SK
02.2014 - 05.2016
- Operating CNC vertical boring mill, Manual lathe, Hitting size tolerances up to +/-.02mm
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Closely monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
Machinist
Standard Machine
Saskatoon, SK
10.2011 - 02.2014
- Crate Building, Quality Assurance, Bandsaw Apprentice Machining, Pickeling Stainless steel
- Designed and built wooden crates for shipping mining equipment using plywood and 2x4 lumber custom to the blueprint of each part
- Performed quality assurance tasks using various measuring tools including micrometers, calipers, dial bore gages, pi tapes and dial indicators
- Conducting non destructive tasks including pickling stainless steel and chemical etching
- Setting up and operating various machining equipment including keyway slotters, drill press, manual lathe, manual milling, band saws and precision grinding
Education
Machinist
Sask Polytechnic
Saskatoon, SK2018
High School Diploma -
Walter Murray Collegiate
Saskatoon, SK2011
Skills
- Hard worker
- Positive attitude
- Focused
- Quick learner
- Punctual
- Patient
- Time Management
- 5S Principles
- Level 2 OH&S Manufacturing committee experience
- Production Standards
Accomplishments
- Forklift
- Telehandler
- Aerial lift
- Overhead Crane
- Fall Protection
Timeline
Machinist
Canadian Natural
08.2023 - Current
Machinist
Komatsu Mining
09.2021 - 08.2023
Machinist
Brandt Engineered Products
06.2017 - 09.2021
Machinist
Pacific West Refrigeration
06.2016 - 05.2017
Machinist
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems
02.2014 - 05.2016
Machinist
Standard Machine
10.2011 - 02.2014
Machinist
Sask Polytechnic
High School Diploma -
Walter Murray Collegiate