1. Yvon (Ivan) Gagnon 361 Wintergreen Drive, Waterloo, ON. N2V 1L7
519-747-9862 ivangagnon@gmail.com
A dedicated results-driven professional
Profile
A Licensed Red Seal Industrial Millwright with experience in equipment modification,
conveyors, hydraulic systems, pneumatic equipment, electrical troubleshooting, fine blanking
press repair and a strong general contracting and renovation background.
• Strong visualization, planning and execution techniques
• Experienced in equipment repair, modification and fabrication
• Enjoy training, coaching, and mentoring apprentices
• Fluently bilingual (English/French oral and written
• Works well with others while being totally self sufficient
Technical Competencies
Analytical Troubleshooting: Safe and effective maintenance of mechanical and electrical
systems.
Welding / Fabrication: Good technique in MIG and STICK producing strong welded
assemblies.
Concept / Design: Collaborative experience building and modifying prototypes to Engineering
and Production department specifications, minimizing outsourcing costs.
Blueprint / Schematic / Isometric View: Well-versed in all forms of drawing representation,
allowing accurate facsimiles of virtual models to be produced.
Proactive Problem Solving: Continuous monitoring and information gathering to brainstorm
cost effective, permanent solutions for production and maintenance issues.
Accomplishments
Analytical Troubleshooting
• Regularly scrutinized production equipment to identify potential mechanical issues
before they became breakdowns, minimizing downtime and lowering repair costs.
• Detected, corrected and monitored conveyor belt misalignment prolonging belt life,
reducing energy usage and component wear.
Welding / Fabrication
• Fabricated numerous machine components to minimize lost production time due to
lengthy delivery timelines on replacement parts for custom built machinery.
• Designed and built new photo-eye sub-assemblies improving reliability and performance
in critical automated conveyor systems, resulting in increased efficiency 24/7.
• Designed and installed new air and water supply extension runs to service new
production areas.
• Repair / maintain stackable bin storage systems for reliability and safety

2. Proactive Problem Solving
• Analyzed and modified whitewall grinding hoods increasing cleaning efficiency, reducing
scrap products and housekeeping costs.
• Monitored conveyor glitches and adjusted conveyor speeds, improving automated system
efficiency.
• Ergonomically redesigned tire inspection stations installing improved lighting, cushioned
floor mats and adjustable height/angle settings, decreasing back stress and injury claims.
Work Experience
Maintenance Millwright Jan 2015 to Present
Hoerbiger Fine Stamping Waterloo Ontario
• Inspect and maintain numerous fine blanking presses (400, 600, 1000 ton)
• Troubleshoot all primary and support equipment to maintain production schedules
• Repair / weld / adjust all equipment for maximum efficiency / quality / longevity
• Report all potential equipment flaws found during visual inspections before they become
breakdowns
• Equipment improvements to enhance performance / reliability
Home Renovation Contractor Jan 2013 to Jan 2015
Checkyourspace Incorporated Calgary Alberta
• Established and completed renovation and remediation work scopes on major projects for
satisfied home owners.
• Resolved structural issues and developed new interior spaces by identifying and
removing non-structural walls to create open concept flow and appeal.
• Re-conditioned outdoor areas, removing damaged and rotten deck systems and rebuilding
to code with modern accents to create wow factor.
Maintenance Millwright
MUSASHI AUTO PARTS, ARTHUR ONTARIO JULY 2012 – JAN 2013
• Troubleshooting machine breakdowns in a mostly PLC environment with many electrical
issues in a large CNC lathe / mill factory.
• Magnetic, proximity and fiber optic sensor set up and replacement throughout production
equipment.
• Some exposure to heavy press maintenance 100, 400, 1200 and 1500 ton presses as well
as the induction furnaces that heated the billets for them.
• Complex line systems with many operational glitches that had to be researched and solved
to allow automatic function to be reinitiated.
Procedure Writing Contractor
METAPOWER CANADA MARCH 2011 – FEB 2012
• Procedure rewrites to established guidelines and timetables, including check lists, blank
lists, data verification and transfer to new templates and formatting standardization.
• Specialized in Confined Space Entry and Maintenance procedures while acting as back
up writer to Operations procedures.
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3. • Proof-reading and French translation as required.
Various Construction Millwright Contract Positions-Southern Ontario 2009-2011
Maintenance Millwright – Afternoon Shift 2006–2009
FISCHER TUBETECH CANADA, Waterloo, ON
• Fulfilled maintenance department mandate within this vertically integrated, fast-paced
Tier 2 exhaust component manufacturer
• Actively involved with ISO 2000 compliance, plant infrastructure and health & safety
Maintenance Millwright – Continental Shift 2001–2006
MICHELIN TIRE CO., Kitchener, ON
• Provided regular maintenance department support, preventive equipment service
functions and breakdown response
• Liaised with production and engineering departments to apply new features to process
equipment; analyzed performance and reported results along with modification suggestions
Industrial Mechanic – Permit Worker 1998–2001
LOCAL 1916, MILLWRIGHT UNION, Hamilton, ON
• Performed various mechanical functions related to large equipment installations/retrofits
on contract basis throughout Southern Ontario
Maintenance Mechanic 1995–1998
MGI MEAT PACKERS LTD., Kitchener, ON
• Anchored maintenance functions in abattoir setting, repairing and maintaining pneumatic,
hydraulic and specialized mechanical equipment while providing timely breakdown response
Education and Training
CACHI Canadian Academy of Certified Home Inspectors Certification acquired during
2012/2013 through online studies culminating in successful completion of exam in Mid / 2013.
Industrial Millwright Certificate (Red Seal) Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
Programmable Logic Controllers George Brown College 2010
Conestoga College
• Basic and Intermediate Welding Techniques
• Business Communication Courses
Michelin Canada Training Facility
• Electrical Systems ES1A, ES1B, ES1C ( Michelin Training Courses)
• Electrical Handling Systems – Troubleshooting and Circuit Testing
• Hydraulic / Pneumatic Systems Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
• Mechanical Blueprint Interpretation
OSSHD (Grade 13) Bilingual Studies (English and French, oral and written)
Procedure writing standardization training (Metapower Canada)(Suncor)
Work scope and procedure planning, writing, streamlining and clarification to enhance
content, cohesion and functionality.
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4. Procedure reformatting to create clear, readable text outlining safe, coordinated work methods.
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