Brandon Erickson
Morton,IL
Summary
Dependable industrial technician offering several years of process maintenance and repair experience. In-depth knowledge of CNC machines, safety protocols and general maintenance. Proven expertise in electrical systems, welders and robots with equal level aptitude mechanically and electrically. Proven ability to diagnose issues efficiently, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal operational performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Hilltop Constultants LLC
Pekin, Illinois
12.2025 - Current
- Fabricated components for various new projects using industry-standard techniques.
- Machine rigging, removal, and reinstallation
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Provided technical support during installations and equipment upgrades
- Repaired Lincoln Electric power supplies as a factory authorized technician
Maintenance Technician
MMS
East Peoria, Illinois
10.2023 - 12.2025
- Troubleshooting mechanical & electrical systems on CNC, robots, and welders
- Recovering machines during daily operations
- Conducted preventive maintenance of machines
- Completed up-tickets for equipment to optimize run-time
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Applied RCCA techniques to analyze root causes of equipment failures.
- Helped in all areas of the plant as needed
- Trained new technicians on machines and correct practices
- Frequently welded, fabricated, and machined new components to improve production
Groundskeeper
MMS
Pekin, Illinois
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained landscaping by mowing, trimming, and weeding outdoor areas
- Worked on office and vehicle demo and renovation
- Delivered parts and equipment to support MMS
- Maintained cleanliness of office and shop areas
- Implemented safety protocols while handling chemicals and equipment on site.
- Performed PMs for company vehicles and equipment
- Completed necessary repairs to maintain shop facility functionality.
Maintenance Technician Associate
MMS
Goodfield, Illinois
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked on repairing and maintaining machines through daily breakdowns
- Worked with senior techs on large projects
- 5S
- Led RCCA through repeated breakdowns
- Rebuilt machine assemblies and reinstalled
- Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
Stable Hand
Knotta Farms
Low Point, Illinois
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed daily feeding and care of horses in a busy stable environment.
- Maintained cleanliness of stalls and common areas to ensure a safe environment.
- Assisted in grooming horses, preparing them for training and events.
- Monitored horse health, reporting any concerns to boss
Education
Weld Repair Training Class -
Lincoln Electric
East Peoria, ILABB/Wolf Robotics Programming Class -
ABB
Fort Collins, COSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Motor, drive, and component troubleshooting and maintenance
- Robot diagnosing and repair
- Robot programming
- CNC operations
- Plasma cutter and welding power supply repair
- Extensive experience with Fanuc controls
- Board level diagnosing and repair
- Machining and fabrication experience
- Equipment moving
- Power and hand tool use
- SAP CMMS experience
- Safety practices and systems
- Precision mechanical rebuilds and setting of geometries
- Basic AutoCAD and fusion 360 skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team player
Affiliations
Building, designing and flying RC planes and drones
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Hilltop Constultants LLC
12.2025 - Current
Maintenance Technician
MMS
10.2023 - 12.2025
Groundskeeper
MMS
03.2023 - 08.2023
Maintenance Technician Associate
MMS
08.2022 - 08.2023
Stable Hand
Knotta Farms
08.2021 - 02.2023
Weld Repair Training Class -
Lincoln Electric
ABB/Wolf Robotics Programming Class -
ABB