Journeyman metal fabricator with a Red Seal certification. Proven skills in managing fabrication projects, interpreting complex drawings, and ensuring quality installations. Committed to excellence in mechanical systems and teamwork.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Fabricator/Mechanical Foreman
Ephrata Machinery
Ephrata, Washington
03.2020 - 07.2024
Managed fabrication and installation of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems and components.
Supervised onsite manufacturing line refurbishments and custom upgrades in box plants.
Complete project management of crew, logistics/shipping and scheduling.
Interpreted complex drawings, fabricated and welded components for large box laminator line, conducted regular service visits to box plants nationwide.
Metal Fabricator Charge Hand
Carrier Forest Products Ltd.
Prince George , British Columbia
08.2017 - 06.2019
Executed fabrication and welding of large structural and mechanical assemblies including step feeders, scalping rolls, conveyor systems, log transfer decks, chip bin towers, planer and sawmill lines, and tray-sorters.
Coordinated daily operations for crew of 15 to 25 millwrights, welders, machinists, journeymen, and apprentice fabricators, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Fabricated metal components using welding and cutting techniques.
Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate product specifications.
Operated machinery for shaping and assembling metal parts.
Education
RED SEAL Journeyman Metal Fitter/fabricator - Metal Fabrication
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby BC
01-2016
Skills
Journeyman metal fabricator (Red Seal)
Skilled operator of brake press, plate rolls, plasma table, counterbalanced and articulated forklifts, overhead cranes and rigging, aerial manlifts, bandsaws torches and the hand tools of the trade
Excellent mechanical aptitude and experience
Excellent understanding of drawings
Excellent problem solving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, reliable work ethic, and a willingness to listen and learn from those around me
I respond well to correction and listen to instructions
Timeline
Lead Fabricator/Mechanical Foreman
Ephrata Machinery
03.2020 - 07.2024
Metal Fabricator Charge Hand
Carrier Forest Products Ltd.
08.2017 - 06.2019
RED SEAL Journeyman Metal Fitter/fabricator - Metal Fabrication