Brandon NEFF
Moore,OK
Summary
Experienced in learning to use new technology, industry tools and digital testing equipment to complete accurate and efficient repairs and adjustments to jet engines. Quality-driven and team-oriented professional with strong problem-solving, time management and listening skills. Experienced repair technician with strong mechanical skills and in-depth knowledge of aircraft systems, components and operation. Troubleshoots faults and performs accurate and efficient repairs to maintain flight readiness and optimal performance. Expertise the field. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Jet Engine Mechanic
Tinker Air Force Base
Midwest City, OK
10.2014 - 05.2020
- Investigated accidents involving failure or malfunctioning of jet engines in order to determine cause and recommend corrective measures if necessary.
- Collaborated with other technicians in order to provide efficient solutions to customer needs.
- Conducted routine inspections of jet engines for wear or damage.
- Rebuilt worn or damaged jet engine components according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Assembled turbine engine components by following blueprints and instructions from manufacturers.
- Performed preventive maintenance on jet engines including cleaning, inspecting, testing and replacing components.
- Performed maintenance services such as lubricating components.
- Disassembled and inspected engines and components for wear, breaks or other deficiencies.
- Inspected completed work to certify that maintenance adhered to standards and procedures.
- Reported issues, malfunctions, unusual wear, or damage to appropriate personnel.
Bridge Crew Member MOS (12C)
United States Army Reserves, E-3
Mustang , OK
02.2008 - 02.2018
- Inspected completed bridge structures for safety compliance.
- Provided guidance to lower level personnel regarding the operation of bridge equipment and machinery.
- Attended meetings with stakeholders involved in a given project.
- Conducted regular visual inspections of bridges and reported findings to management team.
- Troubleshot any problems encountered during the course of work on a bridge project.
- Checked for structural integrity of bridge components.
- Maintained daily logs of operations, inspections, and repairs.
- Managed traffic crossing over the bridges by controlling traffic signals when needed.
- Supervised crews working on various tasks related to building or maintaining bridges.
- Performed routine maintenance on bridge equipment and machinery.
- Monitored construction progress on bridges.
- Prepared reports outlining details such as labor costs, materials used, time taken. for each project.
- Ensured proper functioning of all mechanical systems related to the bridge operations.
- Operated various types of heavy machinery used in bridge construction projects.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth transition from one phase of a project to another.
- Assisted in training new crew members as required.
- Reported any issues with bridge structure to supervisors.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues, clients, contractors, engineers. about progress updates on projects.
- Adhered strictly to established rules governing the use and maintenance of bridges.
- Assisted in the pre-operation inspection of bridge equipment and machinery.
- Identified areas needing repair or improvement on existing bridges and proposed solutions accordingly.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during bridge operations and construction activities.
- Handled daily upkeep, general maintenance and seasonal painting to keep facilities clean and in good working order.
- Stopped automobile and pedestrian traffic on bridges and safely raised drawbridge for passing ships.
- Guarded bridge stations to check waterways for boat traffic.
- Logged daily data, including water levels and weather conditions, noted trends and addressed concerns.
- Inspected canal and bridge equipment to report damage to supervisors.
- Added and removed balance weights to bridge mechanisms to achieve necessary levels.
- Moved levers to activate traffic signals, navigation lights and alarms and monitored vessel compliance with directions to protect bridge and other vessels.
- Observed passage of water traffic to lower drawbridges and raise automobile gates.
- Maintained and guarded stations in bridges to check waterways for boat traffic and respond to assistance requests.
Machinist
Tinker Air Force Base
Midwest City, OK
10.2009 - 04.2014
- Followed established safety procedures while operating machinery.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
- Troubleshot issues with machines and made necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Maintained quality and safety standards; kept records of maintenance and repair work.
- Monitored production output levels and made adjustments as necessary to maintain production goals.
- Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Read blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
- Verified conformance of finished work piece to specifications by checking measurements with a variety of precision measuring instruments such as height gauges, surface plates and protractors.
- Used grinding equipment for finishing surfaces and sharpening cutting edges on machined parts.
- Measured, marked and scribed dimensions and reference points on material or work pieces as guides for subsequent machining.
- Operated manual lathes to turn down shafts and cut threads into them.
- Drilled holes in parts using drill presses.
- Kept accurate records regarding production numbers and any repairs performed on machinery.
- Changed worn cutting tools as needed during operation.
- Observed machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machines accordingly.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Dismantled and inspected components to complete necessary adjustments and repairs.
- Measured, marked and indicated dimensions and reference points on materials.
- Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
- Constructed appropriate offset corrections for tool wear, broken tools, and casting variations.
- Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed necessary paperwork.
- Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
- Sharpened, replaced and tracked cutting tools to adhere to strict quality control and usage schedules.
- Monitored feed and speed of machines during machining process to report problems and required repairs.
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
- Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to metal type and finish specifications.
- Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications.
- Sustained lockout and tag-out safety protocols by properly using equipment and materials.
- Separated scrap waste and related materials for reuse or recycling.
- Observed operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and determine need for adjustments or repairs.
- Aligned and secured holding fixtures, cutting tools and attachments onto machines.
- Calculated dimensions or tolerances using micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Read and followed blueprints, diagrams and drawings to fabricate products.
- Monitored feed and speed of machines during machining processes.
- Set up, adjusted and operated basic or specialized machine tools to perform precision machining operations.
- Inspected material after completion for accurate measurements of dimensions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Moore Highschool
Moore OK12-1995
Basics
OCCC
Oklahoma CitySkills
- Precision measurement
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Hand tools proficiency
- Equipment Inspections
- Sealant Application
- Torque multipliers and wrenches
- Pneumatic Systems
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety Procedures
- Quality Control Procedures
Affiliations
I am an artist that paints and draws and does wood burnings
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Jet Engine Mechanic
Tinker Air Force Base
10.2014 - 05.2020
Machinist
Tinker Air Force Base
10.2009 - 04.2014
Bridge Crew Member MOS (12C)
United States Army Reserves, E-3
02.2008 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Moore Highschool
Basics
OCCC
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