Stephen

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    Hey there! 👋

    Young Canadian man looking to share his skills and experience, gain new ones, have some fun adventure, and be a part of the international workaway community!

    For the last four years I've worked as an Industrial Mechanic, and before that a Welder and Construction Labourer. I believe I stand out from the average workawayer with my experience in the trades, and the work ethic and discipline that is required of those fields.

    However I also have years of experience in organic farming, homesteading, hospitality and animal husbandry through workaway and internships. I have worked all across Canada, the western US and now Europe for many different hosts, all lovely experiences. Please read some of my reviews below.

    Most importantly though I am honest, respectful and genuine. Workaway has given me the opportunity to engage and foster relationships with so many different people, and I am very grateful.

    I am a social, extroverted person, however I'm very good at being independent. I keep myself busy with music (I play banjo and sing), reading and outdoor activities.

    Please don't hesitate to message me, always open to hearing about new opportunities and making new friends!

  • Interests

    Beach
    Fashion or beauty
    LGBTQ
    Cycling
    Astronomy
    Sustainability
    Sailing / Boating
    Politics / Social justice
    Technology
    Plant care
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Hitchhiking
    Music
    History
    Hiking
    Gardening
    Fitness
    Farming
    DIY & crafts

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  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

  • Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

    I'm interested in:  

    Languages

    Some knowledge of:  

    Gardening
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Life at a Farmstay
    Eco Projects
    Helping around the house
    Animal Care
    Hospitality/Tourism
    Charity Work
    Helping with Computers/ Internet

    Able to teach about:  

    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
  • More details about your skills

    EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

    Millwright - Industrial Mechanic
    Gay Lea Foods, Hamilton, ON (2019 - Present)
    Participates in plant equipment and machinery installations
    • Fabricates, welds and repairs parts and tools for machines and equipment
    • Preforms preventative maintenance on all factory machinery and equipment
    • Repairs and replaces machinery parts as required, including full equipment rebuilds
    • Completes computer data entry using maintenance software
    • Works collaboratively as part of a team made up of multiple trades

    Welder (MIG)
    National Steel Car, Hamilton, ON (2014 - 2016, 2018 - 2019)
    • Operated manual and fully automated welding equipment to join and fabricate metal parts
    • Prepared jigs and set-ups for welding
    • Operated hoisting equipment and hydraulic lifts
    • Read and interpreted welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes

    Second Cook/General Help
    Outland Camps, Yukon and Manitoba (2016 - 2017)
    • Cleaned and maintained all kitchen areas of facilities as per cleaning schedules; This included: heavy equipment (hood and oven vents), dining area, floors, dish and cookware, and all areas of back of house operation
    • Assisted the Cook with food preparation, cooking and meal service (up to 300 clients per meal period)
    • Stocked and replenished food service items such as cutlery, dishes, glasses, and condiments during meal periods

    Construction Labourer
    Bailey Contracting, Brampton, ON (2012 – 2013)
    • Built frames, installed floor joists, sub-flooring, door/window frames & roof trusses
    • Installed insulation between studs and tacked plastic moisture barrier over insulation
    • Measured, cut and shaped wood using saws, chisels, planes and power tools
    • Constructed wooden forms and chutes for pouring concrete
    • Loaded and unloaded construction materials, and move materials to work areas

    Grower/Farm Hand Internship
    Mansfield Heritage Farm, Mansfield, ON (2012)
    • Animal husbandry; cared for animals including chickens (layers and meat birds) and rabbits
    • Responsible for regular watering, weeding, fertilizing and maintenance of plants
    • Regularly cleaned animal stalls and work-spaces
    • Marketed and sold farm products at local farmers markets


    EDUCATION AND TRAINING

    Industrial Mechanic - Millwright Certificate - Humber College (2019)

    Hand Tool Techniques - Mohawk College (2014)

    Fundamentals of Horticulture - Mohawk College (2014)

    Woodworking Level 1 - Camosun College (2012)

    Community Worker – Outreach & Development Diploma - Sheridan College (2011)

  • Age

    34

  • Some more information

    • Smoker

    • Driver's licence

    • Allergies

    • Special dietary requirements

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