The son of a farmer, born with a strong mechanical aptitude, Ben was drawn to understand how things work, how to fix them and how to create new things at an early age. Graduating with a diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology in 2007, he has since made a professional career designing mechanical components and systems in oil, lumber, mining, bulk material handling and waste collection industries.
Though his professional career has mostly been at a desk, in the plant, or out in the field, he can often be found in his spare time welding, machining, and otherwise working with his hands to bring ideas to life.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or projects in mind.
Thank you for your interest and time.
Highlights of Skills
· Designing custom and production components for plant and mobile (truck) equipment
· Detailing drawings for production of machined, formed, cut, punched or fabricated pieces
· Working closely with customers, millwrights, machinists, mechanics, fabricators and welders
· Adapting quickly to changes in customer/design requirements
· Working in a team environment and independently
· Attending to the details
· Strong aptitude and inclination for mechanical components and systems
· Rebuilding, repairing and replacing automotive parts and equipment
· Measuring and specifying shaft and bore fits and tolerances for rotating equipment
· Proficient at welding with MIG, TIG, and SMAW
· Skilful with various fabrication tools: grinder, drill, tubing bender, plasma cutter
· Manual Lathe and mill experience
· Extensive CNC Laser experience cutting exotic non-metal materials
· 3D modeling: Creo, Inventor, SolidWorks
· 2D drafting: AutoCAD, Draftsight
· Graphic design: Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop
· Proficient general computing in Microsoft Office
Experience
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Haul-All Equipment Systems Ltd. – Lethbridge, AB – October 2014 – January 2022 |
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Product Designer
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· Design of custom and production waste collection vehicles using Creo (Formerly Pro E) · Drawing detailing and Bill of Materials structuring · OEM Chassis modifications and attachments · Design and implement Product Improvements · New product design |
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Engineering Sales and Support Tech.
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· Writing technical manuals using Adobe Products, Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop · Truck weight distribution drawings using 2D Draftsight
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Applied Industrial Technologies –Alberta and BC – July 2010 – October 2014 |
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Customer Service Representative |
· Inside sales and customer support for power transmission products
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Application Specialist |
· Design and improve reliability and efficiency of material handling systems such as conveyor drives, and plant process equipment |
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CAD and Shop Specialist |
· Preparing working drawings using Inventor and AutoCAD · Precision measuring and failure analysis · Preparing Standards and work procedures for rotating equipment repair
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Fine Line Laser Cutting Inc – Edmonton, AB, November 2007 – July 2010 |
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Owner/Operator |
· CNC Laser programmer/operator · AutoCad and Illustrator – part creation, placement/nesting and optimization · Laser setup and calibration · Estimating · Sales
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Plainsman Manufacturing Inc – Edmonton, AB, April – November 2007 |
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Product Designer |
· Research and Design · New product development using SolidWorks · Product Improvements · Complete design from initial concept sketch to production of a patented friction brake
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Prior Work Experience – Industrial, Commercial, Landscaping, and Farm |
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Heavy Equipment Operator and General Laborer |
· Skid-steer, excavator, road grader, bulldozer, dirt-scraper and misc farm equipment · Landscape Project Supervisor · Farm Hand |
Education:
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Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (2005-2007) |
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· Mechanical Engineering Technologist |
