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Frank

KLANA

MAKES A
difference

Process Engineer
Fleming Baron – Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada

Game-changing achievements

Fahmi Klana—or Frank, as he prefers to be called punching Lead Hand to be sure all the programs
by his peers at Fleming Baron—begins his workday are in place for the machines they need to run .
early . As the Process Engineer for the door and The expertise and guidance that Frank provides
frame manufacturing company in Woodbridge, contribute to a smooth-running operation . Along
Ontario, Canada, he typically arrives by 6:30 a .m .
with creating CNC programs for the company’s
Frank is constantly on the lookout for ways to turret machines, Frank may also be seen assisting
improve . “Most recently, on his own time, Frank anyone on the floor who may be having an issue
began SQL database admin courses,” describes with a program or detail . He ensures the work
Corey Boland, Director of Operations at Fleming provided by the detailing department is accurate
Baron . “Now he provides reporting support for the and orders tools that may be required by the floor
front end and production, creating and enhancing turrets . You may also spot him fielding questions
key reports to drive the business .” Developing all from operators or servicing machines that
the production-related reporting for the team occasionally crash .
has been another of Frank’s game-changing According to Boland, one area where he excels
achievements . is leading by example . “Frank exhibits great
This level of drive and innovation comes naturally respect for his colleagues and offers a wealth of
to Frank . When not spending time with his family, knowledge and experience, which he puts into
he’s typically working on a new project or career practice to help in any way he can .” He adds that
development path . “Programming in various Frank works collaboratively with everyone to
different languages, such as Java/Python, is ensure the company accomplishes its goals .
something I love to do,” he says .
While Frank thrives on troubleshooting, what
As the sun rises, Frank starts his day by addressing makes his job even more interesting is the
the doors, frames or parts that require immediate opportunity to interact with, and learn from,
programming . Later he’ll begin receiving requests many different people from the office to the shop
about special programs, or information that the floor . “There is always something to learn,” he says .
production team needs to process a specific order . “There is always a challenge—and an opportunity
Throughout the day, he works with the sheer and to find new ways to overcome it .”

10 people making a difference