Brandon Larkins
Aurora,CO
Summary
Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker, and consensus builder. Professional go getter in the maintenance technician field mastering skills while evolving and growing new skill sets to pursue my continuous journey of establishing myself as an asset in the industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Dawn Foods
Denver, CO
12.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine preventative maintenance on production equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues, enhancing equipment reliability and performance.
- Troubleshot and repaired electrical systems allowing production to continue as scheduled.
- Fabrication and Mig welding a new guard rail system helping maintain a safer environment for all employees.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
Transfers Team Lead
US Auto Force
Denver, CO
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Lead a team responsible for pulling orders, loading, and unloading thousands of tires daily to ensure accurate flow and distribution
- Operate and supervise the use of forklifts, Bendies, cherry pickers, and clamps for efficient warehouse operations.
- Maintain safety standards and promote a productive, organized work environment.
- Motivate and assist team members through hands-on leadership and long shifts (14–18 hours).
- Track daily truck loading progress and ensure all orders are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Prevent shortages (SOTs) by verifying order accuracy and maintaining consistent delivery performance to clients and customers.
Production Technician
Ball Corporation
Golden, CO
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Operated, maintained, and repaired high-speed production machinery in an aluminum can manufacturing environment.
- Diagnosed and resolved equipment malfunctions, jams, and breakdowns to minimize downtime and maintain continuous production flow.
- Performed daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly preventive maintenance (PM) to ensure maximum equipment efficiency and reliability.
- Conducted specification checks on production lines multiple times per shift to verify product quality and compliance with customer standards.
- Collaborated with production and quality teams to meet performance goals and maintain a safe, efficient work environment.
Team Lead
Forsch Polymer
Englewood, CO
04.2018 - 11.2023
- Led a production team manufacturing polyurethane products, overseeing canning, labeling, and shipping operations to customers worldwide.
- Managed daily workflow to ensure orders were completed on time while maintaining high standards of quality and durability.
- Monitored production output and implemented process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- Promoted to Team Lead within the first year due to strong performance, leadership, and technical knowledge.
- Collaborated with quality control and logistics teams to meet customer specifications and delivery deadlines.
Warehouse Associate
PEP MOVE
Denver, CO
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Managed inventory control, shipping, and receiving operations in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Operated forklifts to retrieve materials, stage products, and unload inbound shipments safely and efficiently.
- Took temporary leadership role during warehouse relocation, coordinating team efforts and maintaining workflow while the lead was absent.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment and maintained organized inventory records to support daily logistics operations.
Education
General Education (DIPLOMA) -
VISTA ACADEMY
Denver, CO05-2013
Skills
- Technical Skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Equipment repair & assembly
- Power tools & precision measuring instruments
- Appliance repair
- Quality control & assurance
- Manufacturing & production systems
- Forklift operation (6 years)
- Workplace safety (10 years)
- Warehouse logistics & management systems
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Data entry & collection
- Computer literacy & AI-assisted diagnostics
- Geometry & algebra (mechanical layout calculations)
- Quality inspection & analysis
- Micrometer & measuring tools
- Supervising & shift management
- Communication & teamwork (8 years)
- Project management & problem-solving
- Driving (8 years)
- Field service & distribution center operations
- Leadership & time management
- Electrical trouble shooting
- Fabrication & Mig Welding
- Swapped, installed, and wired 3 phase motors
- Use of multimeters (Voltage, Amperage, Resistance testing)
Certification
- Forklift Certified
- Food Handler Certification
- Troubleshooting Electrical Control Systems
- Interpreting Electrical Control Diagrams
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Dawn Foods
12.2025 - Current
Transfers Team Lead
US Auto Force
04.2025 - 12.2025
Production Technician
Ball Corporation
11.2023 - 03.2025
Team Lead
Forsch Polymer
04.2018 - 11.2023
Warehouse Associate
PEP MOVE
09.2017 - 12.2017
General Education (DIPLOMA) -
VISTA ACADEMY