{"id":96123,"date":"2022-07-29T15:42:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T19:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skillscompetencescanada.com\/?post_type=bio&#038;p=96123"},"modified":"2022-08-03T10:49:39","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T14:49:39","slug":"maxwell-melling","status":"publish","type":"bio","link":"https:\/\/www.skillscompetencescanada.com\/en\/bio\/maxwell-melling\/","title":{"rendered":"Maxwell Melling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Biography\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since age 11, I was interested in wood and metal working trades. At the end of each day, you had something you could hold in your hand. The power to shape metal with these machines was inspiring, and I was supported by my teachers and local industry leaders to continue my education and build a satisfying and rewarding career as a machinist. I want to be the best in my field and help to advance this trade as much as possible. I am constantly inspired by my family, coworkers, instructors, and global industry leaders who continuously push the boundaries and pave the way for innovation and progress.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My first exposure to skills competitions was in high school. I was inspired by a medalist at a skills competition in welding. When I got to BCIT, I made it known to my instructors and classmates that it was my goal to compete. I first competed in precision machining and achieved second at the Skills British Columbia Provincial Competition in 2019. 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