Colin Vermaas

• Assemble axel and suspension components (front & rear drivelines) according to specifications and quality standards.
• Use and operate hand tools and machinery, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Train and support new employees on assembly techniques and equipment operation procedures.
• Inspected finished products for defects, contributing to overall quality assurance efforts.

• Oversaw the plants daily operations ensuring quality control, staff health and safety, production scheduling, trouble shooting, problem solving
• Trained and mentored new team members on equipment usage and best practices.
• Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Operating and programming CNC machines with Mazak controls for the fabrication of precision glass moulds and blank components for the glass industry
• Interpreted technical drawings and schematics to accurately set and program machines
• Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to enhance operational efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to identify design improvements for enhanced manufacturability and performance.

Operating horizontal and vertical borers, milling machines, centre lathes and CME machinery with Hiedeman controls for the production of projects for the oil and mining industry.

Operating and programming CNC machinery with Mazak lathes, Okuma lathes and Zayer machinery centres along with vertical and horizontal borers for the production of high quality quarry and mining equipment.