Breck Burke
Coldwater,MI
Summary
Skilled operator with strong background in fast-paced manufacturing environments working with materials. Reliable worker comfortable working alone or with team members, complete production runs and inspect final products. Knowledgeable about machine operation, maintenance requirements and basic repairs, over 7 year in production management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Press Operator
K&W Manufacturing
Bronson, MI
03.2024 - Current
- Perform minor repairs to machines as needed.
- Troubleshoot mechanical problems using hand tools and gauges.
- Change dyes when switching jobs during production runs.
- Perform maintenance tasks such as lubricating moving parts or cleaning presses after use.
RV Production Manager
Winnebago Motor Homes
Middlebury, IN
09.2017 - 05.2024
- Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
- Identified staffing and capital needs, collected relevant data and wrote justifications for established needs.
- Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
- Kept permits current and accurate for legally-sound operations.
- Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
- Contributed to new plant startup and implementation of processes for manufacturing, shipping and receiving and inventory management.
RV Technician
Forrest River
Middlebury, IN
01.2011 - 09.2017
- Repaired or replaced damaged walls and floors of RVs using carpentry tools.
- Repaired roof leaks by removing old sealants and applying new sealant material.
- Managed shop jobs to complete work orders on time and keep tasks prioritized.
- Documented diagnostic testing and repair work to maintain accurate records on vehicles.
- Reconstructed floors, walls and roofs to repair damage such as flooding.
- Installed and repaired water lines, drains and fixtures.
- Installed water heaters, furnaces and other equipment in RVs.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Carr Brothers
Parma, MI
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Assisted drivers, equipment operators, and other employees in grouping and sorting materials.
- Operated compactors, scrapers or rollers to level and compact refuse at disposal grounds.
- Performed routine inspections on all heavy machinery prior to use.
- Operated front end loader to move dirt and different base materials.
- Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
- Transported materials around construction sites to work locations.
Welder
Tenneco Inc
Marshall, MI
07.2010 - 01.2011
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coldwater High School
Coldwater, MI07-2010
Welding, Autobody
Branch Area Career Center
Coldwater, MI06-2010
Skills
- Quality control
- Job scheduling
- Production monitoring
- Machine operation
- Can read blueprints
- Problem Solver
- RV repairs
- Welder
- Equipment operator
References
- Michael Hoard, Abbott Nutrition Sturgis MI, 517-617-8092
- Andrew Carpenter, Winnebago Rv Middlebury IN, 812-603-4989
- Kurt Althouse, Winnebago Rv Middlebury IN, 260-499-1631
- Cody Hoard, Abbott Nutrition Sturgis MI, 517-617-8353
- Alan Kondoff, Carr Brothers Parma MI, 517-404-0916
Timeline
Press Operator
K&W Manufacturing
03.2024 - Current
RV Production Manager
Winnebago Motor Homes
09.2017 - 05.2024
RV Technician
Forrest River
01.2011 - 09.2017
Heavy Equipment Operator
Carr Brothers
01.2011 - 12.2011
Welder
Tenneco Inc
07.2010 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Coldwater High School
Welding, Autobody
Branch Area Career Center
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