Wood Products
Andy Chen (Wood Products)
August 23, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Research Assistant; University of Victoria, Math and Statistics Faculty Hi, my name is Andy Chen and I am currently a Research Assistant at the University of Victoria for my first co-op workterm. I am a research assistant for Dr. Xuekui Zhang in the math and statistics faculty where I am working on a project, Diagnostics […]
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Miguel Paulhus Berm-dez (Wood Products)
March 8, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Process Development & Quality Control Assistant; Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. My name is Miguel Paulhus and I am currently in Barriere doing my coop. I am working for Gilbert Smith Forest Products in Process Improvement and Quality Control. Currently I have been working on different trials to improve recovery and production time while learning […]
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Ruotong Liu (Wood Products)
February 13, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Production Coordinator Co-op; Builders Door and Window Supply Ltd Working for Builder Door & Window is a valuable experience. As a production coordinator, I must be at the forefront of processing and distributing orders to the production staff. Meanwhile, I was the person who maintained and updated the production software system and design library. I […]
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James Lee (Wood Products)
February 1, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Research & Development Intern; University of Rosenheim, Germany “As a research and development intern at the University of Rosenheim in Germany, I have had the pleasure of immersing myself in a new culture both inside and outside of work. The opportunity to live and work in another country without permanent employment has been cherished due […]
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Jingyu Wang (Wood Products)
January 19, 2024 | Author: Matthew
Lab Assistant; West Fraser – WestPine MDF I spent 8 months with the professional and friendly West Pine MDF tech team as a lab assistant in Quesnel, BC. Daily routines include Quality Assurance (QA) as well as Quality Control (QC) for the production. Standard tests such as Internal Bond (IB), Static Bending (for MOE/MOR), 24h […]
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Ruotong Liu (Wood Products)
December 4, 2023 | Author: Tripti
Production Coordinator Co-op with Builders Door and Window Supply At the start of my co-op term at Builders Door & Window, I was very lucky to work on a process improvement project that significantly impacted the company’s operations. In this project, I conducted time studies and wrote a process flowchart to analyze the whole manufacturing […]
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Miguel Paulhus Bermúdez (Wood Products Processing)
August 10, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Quality Control/Process Assistant at West Fraser in 100 Mile House, BC This summer I have been completing my first Co-op term in 100 Mile House working for West Fraser. Here at 100 Mille I am working as the Quality Control Assistant at the sawmill, but I have had a chance to also try out working […]
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Ghullam Sideqe (Wood Products Processing)
August 10, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Quality Control/Process Assistant at West Fraser in Mitsue, AB Quality Control/ Process Assitant at West Fraser Slave lake Veneer Mill. I have been working on various projects and QC duties. One of my main projects i am working on is getting optimal conditioning for our logs by doing multiple trials and analysis in regards to […]
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Kiana Rowlands (Wood Products Processing)
August 1, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Detailer at Structurlam Mass Timber Corporation in Penticton, BC Hi, my name is Kiana Rowlands and I currently on my second work term at Structurlam Mass Timber Corporation as a detailer. During this work term I have been developing my 3D modelling and 2D drawing skills through Cadwork. As a detailer, I read and interpret […]
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Michelle Wu (Wood Products Processing)
July 18, 2023 | Author: nidarang
Quality Control/Process Assistant at West Fraser in Blue Ridge, AB For my first summer Co-op term, I have been working with the quality control department for both the sawmill and planner. Some of my responsibilities include: adjusting saw cuts, measuring lumber, lumber grading, and data analysis. I found certain aspects of the position interesting and […]
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