1. 7665 SUNSET DR. PLYMPTON/WYOMING, ON N0N 1J6 (519) 330-4492 acantin77@gmail.com
ANDRÉ CANTIN
CAREER OBJECTIVES
To obtain a position with future and stability, continue to utilize my leadership skills, expand my
knowledge, and use my experience to continually improve.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cabot Canada Sarnia, On Sep. 2006 – Present
Plant Supervisor
• Supervisor of a 14-person, multi-disciplinary team
• Responsible for health, safety, and environmental issues, including safe work permits and
risk/hazard assessment
• Implemented cost saving initiatives and process improvements for carbon black processing
• Coodinated warehousing and shipping
• Initiation and maintenance of 5S housekeeping
• Troubleshooting of process issues with unit engineers
• Worked closely with suppliers and contractors
• Daily report writting and leading of team meetings
• Familiar with ISO 9000, ISO 14000, TS16949, PSRs, and SPC
• Use of Aspen process software, AEMS SPC software, and Lotus
UBE Automotive North America Sarnia, On Aug. 2000 – Aug. 2006
Foundry Facilitator
• Responsible for Casting Process, Quality and Engineering
• Develop process standards for new wheel programs
• Maintain target yield and uptime
• Preventative maintenance planning
• PFMEA & FMEA
• Continuous improvement projects to reduce cost, improve yield, and minimize downtime
• Troubleshooting of hydraulics, pneumatics, electro-mechanical machinery
• Research and develop improvement plans and cost saving projects
• Project Management - $2000 to $100,000+ capital projects from concept to completion
• Perform tests, concepts, layout, and detailed drawings using AutoCad (2000, 2004)
• Provide technical support and resources for casting, melting and x-ray Technicians
• Request tooling changes and die modifications when necessary

2. 7665 SUNSET DR. PLYMPTON/WYOMING, ON N0N 1J6 (519) 330-4492 acantin77@gmail.com
Alu’Die Extrusion Dies Newmarket, On. Mar. 1998 – Aug. 2000
Designer
• Design dies and tooling for aluminum extrusion using Unigraphics v. 13 and v. 15,
programming wire, flame and mill cutting operations, EDM, drawing customer designs. Good
working knowledge of steel die heat treatment and nitriding.
The Deam Company Ltd. Richmond Hill, On. Sep. 1997 – Mar. 1998
Draftsman
• Detail shop drawings as well as layout drawings for equipment location and installation.
Weening Bros. Kettleby, On. Apr. 1996 – Sept. 1997
Designer/Draftsman
• Create drawings for agricultural implements for field use as well as inside processing
equipment, some administrative duties.
Magna (Cam-Slide Mfg.) Newmarket, On. July 1994 – Mar. 1995
Material handler / Press Shop
• Supplied & removed raw material & finished product respectively. Set up & removal of 600t
progressive dies.
Hyundai Auto Canada Inc. Newmarket, On Jan. 1989 – June 1994
(Aluminum Wheel Division)
Foundry Foreman
• Responsible for the operation and control of 6 casting machines
• Melt furnace(s), Heat treatment, Maintenance, and Die Maintenance
• Ensure production quotas are met on a daily basis; inspect for defects
• Ensure quality control requirements meet engineering specifications
• Knowledge and experience on low pressure casting machines, degate, x-ray, heat treat shot
blast and melt furnace operations
• Quality assurance testing using spectra chemical analysis
• Ensure employees work in compliance with Health and Safety regulations
• Trained, supervised and appraised a staff of twelve
Accomplishments
• Coordinated, developed and brought to target one of Ontario’s most technologically advanced
facilities, UBE Automotive N.A. Sarnia Plant Inc.
• Promoted from operator to shift supervisor after only six months of employment at Hyundai
• Received recognition for improvements made to an aluminum wheel design
• Improved moral and productivity by developing and implementing a “pay-for performance”
employee compensation plan
Education
CDI College of Business and Technology Newmarket, On Jan. 1996

3. 7665 SUNSET DR. PLYMPTON/WYOMING, ON N0N 1J6 (519) 330-4492 acantin77@gmail.com
• Certificate, Computer Assisted Design
• The training program at CDI provided the individualised, hands-on experience needed to
perform job-related functions.
Carlton Board of Education Ottawa, On June 1987
• Certificate, Architectural Drafting
Professional Development
• Communication Series: Passive/aggressive/assertive communication styles; dealing with
manipulation and aggression;
• Building Relationships: Understanding the needs of employers expectations and accepting
positive feedback. Acting on employer evaluations.
• Time Management: Balance in daily schedule, prioritisation of tasks, organising use of time to
maximise productivity
• Problem Solving/Decision Making: Decision making process; problem identification and
analysis; creativity in problem solving; evaluation success
Additional Training
• Link to life – first aid / safety training, St Johns Industrial First Aid certificate, WHMIS,
QS9000, ISO, TS14969, PPAP, APQP, AutoCad, Cimatron, Unigraphics, Catia, CMS, Cebos,
JD Edwards, MQ1, TDG, FMEA, PFMEA, SPC.