Brandon Platero
Los Lunas,NM
Summary
Manufacturing professional with extensive hands-on experience in machine operation, setup, and maintenance. Known for keen attention to detail and ability to adapt quickly to changing production needs. Highly collaborative and results-focused, consistently ensuring operational efficiency and quality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Hand
Lucero Ranch
Bosque Farms, NM
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Oversaw farm equipment functionality and maintenance to support efficient livestock management.
- Managed feeding schedules and hydration practices to support livestock nutrition and welfare.
- Monitored animal health, identifying signs of illness or distress promptly.
- Led team in implementing best practices for pasture management and rotation.
- Coordinated with veterinarians for routine health checks and vaccinations.
- Kept grounds clean and orderly by monitoring and repairing fences, shoveling snow and removing debris.
- Reported any property damage or concerns to supervisors and completed requested services to resolve.
General Labor/Construction Framer
Hunter Construction Inc.
Gallup, NM
06.2022 - 12.2025
- Ensured proper installation of structural elements such as beams, headers, and floor systems following blueprints and specifications.
- Operated heavy machinery to complete construction tasks efficiently and safely.
- Maintained tools and equipment, ensuring readiness for job site operations.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced safety measures across job sites.
- Led safety meetings, fostering a culture of compliance and hazard awareness among crew members.
- Maintained clean and organized job sites, contributing to a safe working environment for all employees.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Improved client satisfaction by delivering high-quality workmanship consistently, following up on feedback, and addressing concerns promptly.
Electro Mechanical Tech
Thunder Scientific Inc.
Albuquerque, NM
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Read, comprehend, and create drawings/schematics is essential. I worked with the Drafting Engineers to create new procedures, to build units more efficient.
- Possesses a working knowledge on the safe and correct use various hand-tools. Wrenches, wire strippers, crimper, soldering iron and electrical measuring devices such as a multi meter.
- Capacity to solder Micro electronic components, circuit boards, cables, etc. is required to J-STD regulations.
- Able to pay close attention to details; spotting defects in parts, equipment, and related drawings is of paramount importance
- Ability to exercise sound judgment when assisting management with system repair processes.
- Possessed strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with both analog and digital circuit with engineers.
- I was experienced with various types of power sources AC single/three phase, and DC with the training and help with my supervisor Timothy Sheldon.
- I was able to work flexible hours/schedules, and work overtime as required to meet departmental deadlines.
- Possessed a strong mechanical aptitude, well-organized with strong communication skills and has a team-centered focus, possessing a friendly, proactive personal style.
Fill Operator (Temp)
Albany Molecular Research Inc.
Albuquerque, NM
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Regulated machine flow, speed, and temperature and stopped and reset machine to address malfunctions.
- Counted and recorded finished and rejected packaged items.
- Performed cleaning techniques by thoroughly vacuuming clean room area, removing trash and bio-hazard materials and mopping walls, ceilings and floors.
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Obtain and maintained gowning certification
- Prepare and sanitize equipment for clean rooms, product compounding, and filling according to preparation list this includes disassembly/assembly.
- Record all procedures in logbooks following completion and complete/correct batch records to ensure readiness for fill.
SMT Machine Operator (Temp)
IEC Electronics Corp.
Albuquerque, NM
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Monitored and maintained SMT Fuji Machines and SMT My9 equipment to promote efficiency, safety and quality in all areas of production.
- Maintained and recorded inventory transactions to reflect items used in each job and accounted for any discrepancies.
- Verified quality of finished products against company standards, determined grades and identified defective items.
- Documented daily work on production logs and work order travelers and discussed activities with Engineer management to optimize future production.
- Pulled non-conforming materials from production queue and reported to supervisor for single or production-wide corrections.
- Utilized work order and Schematics to identify and apply job requirements and quality standards to effective production planning.
- Complied with OSHA regulations and company safety standards to promote worksite safety, protect team members and prevent equipment damage.
- Conducted, maintained, tested and repaired PCB and micro electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems.
- Put together analog and digital assemblies of all complexity levels.
- Recommended changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
- Assembled micro electrical components per technical specifications and production guidelines.
- Analyzed and interpreted test data and adjusted, calibrated and aligned circuitry.
Quality Control Inspector (Temp)
CTS Corp.
Albuquerque, NM
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
- Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
- Evaluated micro electrical components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Sampled 100% of products for detailed analysis.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Studied blueprints and design specs to uphold best-in-class knowledge of Class 3 USSI products.
- Corrected any data entry error to prevent later issues such as duplication or data degradation.
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence and creating reports.
Manufacturing Assembly Associate (Temp)
Array Technologies
Albuquerque, NM
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Adjusted alignment of drills, cutters, dies, guides, and holding devices.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices or products.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Verified part Numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers.
- Tested system wiring layouts, grounds and terminations to finalize installations.
- Inventoried supplies and materials for installations and repairs, documented changes and requested new inventory to meet expected demand.
- Unpacked and assembled all new merchandise using variety of power tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grants High School
Grants, NM05-2012
Certificate - Facility Maintenance
Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
Roswell, NM04-2014
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Machinery operation
- Workplace safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical problem-solving
- Assembly and production
- Safety compliance
- Forklift and pallet jack operation
- OSHA
- Pneumatic system troubleshooting
- CAD software
- Documentation and reporting
- Technical drawing comprehension
Accomplishments
- Achieved CPR Training by completing CPR course with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Ranch Hand
Lucero Ranch
02.2026 - 05.2026
General Labor/Construction Framer
Hunter Construction Inc.
06.2022 - 12.2025
Electro Mechanical Tech
Thunder Scientific Inc.
06.2021 - 05.2022
Fill Operator (Temp)
Albany Molecular Research Inc.
05.2020 - 12.2020
SMT Machine Operator (Temp)
IEC Electronics Corp.
10.2019 - 03.2020
Quality Control Inspector (Temp)
CTS Corp.
06.2018 - 07.2019
Manufacturing Assembly Associate (Temp)
Array Technologies
03.2018 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Grants High School
Certificate - Facility Maintenance
Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell