Brandon Cole
Elizabethton
Summary
- Professional Manufacturing Technician with strong background in optimizing production processes and implementing efficiency improvements. Proven ability to collaborate seamlessly with teams, adapt to changing needs, and consistently deliver high-quality results. Expertise in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and process automation. Known for reliability, technical acumen, and results-driven mindset.
- Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Engineer Technician 2
A.Y. McDonald
Elizabethton, TN
03.2022 - Current
- Developed and modified CNC programs to implement engineering change orders and prototypes.
- Indicating fixturing in and sweeping machine turrets with a dial and coax indicator.
- Adjusting and diagnosing Fanuc robots for optimum performance.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Trained new technicians on machinery setup, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
- Developed and maintained technical documentation for manufacturing processes and equipment operations.
- Proficiently operated Haas, Doosan, Mori, and Mazak machinery to ensure precision in manufacturing processes.
- Conducted time studies for various operations within the manufacturing process, identifying opportunities for cycle time reductions without compromising quality or safety standards.
Machine Operator
A.Y. McDonald
Elizabethton, TN
11.2017 - 03.2022
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste.
- Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending.
- Identified and helped resolve nonconforming product issues to support accurate order fulfillment.
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.
- Provided expert coaching and training for new team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hampton High School
Hampton, TN05-2007
Skills
Problem resolution
Reliable and trustworthy
Work ethic
Friendly, positive attitude
Setting up machines
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Manufacturing Engineer Technician 2
A.Y. McDonald
03.2022 - Current
Machine Operator
A.Y. McDonald
11.2017 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Hampton High School