Ninus Oraham

Results-Driven Automotive Manufacturing Leader and Logistics Expert with 17 years of hands-on experience in automotive manufacturing, heavy equipment operations, and team leadership. Expertise spans powertrain assembly, CNC machining, foundry operations, material handling, and industrial safety. Recognized for leading teams in high-risk environments while maintaining outstanding safety records, production efficiency, and quality standards.

Formally trained in Mechanical Techniques (CNC Turning & Milling) with ADR Chapter 1.3 Dangerous Goods certification.

PRODUCTION OPERATOR – ASSEMBLY LINE - Volvo Cars - Sweden

(2007-01 - 2014-12)

• Performed precise, high-speed assembly tasks on the assembly line, adhering to strict automotive cycle times.
• Utilized calibrated torque tools, diagnostic systems, and precision gauges to ensure zero defects in critical powertrain components.
• Collaborated closely within cross-functional teams to identify line bottlenecks and implement lean manufacturing (5S) solutions.

FOUNDRY TEAM LEADER & HEAVY MACHINERY OPERATOR - Volvo Trucks - Sweden

(2014-01 - 2024-12)

(Parallel / Dual Role)

• Promoted to lead, train, and supervise foundry operators while rigorously enforcing zero-incident safety codes in high-temperature environments.
• Mastered the operation of a 50-ton Electromagnetic overhead crane to transport, position, and process heavy raw materials and molten structures.
• Operated site infrastructure machinery, including front-loader backhoes, for heavy logistics and material clearing operations.

ASSEMBLY LINE & LOGISTICS SPECIALIST - Volvo Trucks - Sweden

(2014-01 - 2024-12)

• Managed fast-paced assembly line material logistics, safely operating diesel and sit-down front-loader forklifts to load freight trucks from the loader side and optimize tight warehouse layouts.
• Set up, monitored, and operated high-precision CNC machinery to manufacture heavy-truck structural components to exact engineering tolerances.
• Maintained continuous parts replenishment along the main truck production line to proactively eliminate workflow delays.

COMMERCIAL SNOWPLOW OPERATOR - D&D - London, Ontario

(2025-01)

• Operated a commercial modified John Deere plow to clear ice and heavy snow for commercial properties under tight deadlines and severe winter weather.

High School Diploma - Montcalm Secondary School (1994)

Certificate in Mechanical Techniques: CNC Turning and Milling - CNC Turning and Milling - Fanshawe College (1998)