Brendan Strike
Cornelia,GA
Summary
Automation Technician with a proven record of performance in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Known for technical precision, a strong work ethic, and a relentless drive for improvement. Obsessed with improving and outperforming the standard.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Automation Team Lead
ShieldTec
Buford, Georgia
07.2025 - Current
- Coordinated daily operations and production projects across departments.
- Managed team scheduling.
- Onboarded and trained new employees to ensure seamless integration.
- Developed automated production processes for new business projects.
Automation Technician
ShieldTec
Buford, Georgia
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Facilitated necessary support for production department, ensuring machine availability and consistency.
- Enhanced effectiveness of current automated systems.
- Programmed and integrated significant new product automation, exceeding anticipated efficiency standards.
- designed in-house robotics training course.
Automation Team Lead (2nd Shift)
ShieldTec
Buford, Georgia
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed newly reconstructed team to effectively address production requirements.
- Cultivated effective partnerships across various departments.
- Optimized shift breakdown repair processes to accelerate time to repair.
Automation Technician (2nd Shift)
ShieldTec
Buford, Georgia
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed preventive maintenance on automated systems and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Resolved breakdowns promptly upon occurrence.
- Optimized automated systems as needed.
- Delivered information consistently across shifts to strengthen communication.
Maintenance Technician
Kubota Manufacturing of America
Gainesville, Georgia
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Performed all repairs internally for large variety of machinery.
- Deployed and refined new machinery in conjunction with engineering.
- Maintained robotic assemblies encompassing welding cells, painting cells, and mobile robots.
- Contributed to production process optimization by sharing machine knowledge with engineering department.
Quality Control Technician
Kubota Manufacturing of America
Gainesville, Georgia
03.2019 - 07.2020
- Performed all in-house and supplier weld quality assessments.
- Trained on comprehensive selection of inspection techniques.
- Adhered to rigorous supplier, customer, and internal documentation standards.
- Executed supplier weld process audits and quality control assessments at location
Assembly Line Production Worker
Kubota Manufacturing of America
Gainesville, Georgia
06.2016 - 03.2019
- Assisted in training new employees on assembly line processes and procedures.
- Assembled components according to established procedures and safety protocols.
- Strengthened capabilities to ensure coverage throughout all stages of production as necessary.
- Diagnosed and corrected issues in defective units exiting production line
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mechatronics
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA07-2022
Skills
- Strong Troubleshooting ability
- Proven ability to make informed decisions under pressure
- Robot Programming Experience including KUKA, Yaskawa, and Fanuc
- knowledge in ladder logic programming and python programming
- Completed multiple leadership development programs
- Direct and intentional communication
Accomplishments
SkillsUSA 2023 Robotics and Automation Competition (College Level)
State - 1st Place
National - 4th Place
Timeline
Automation Team Lead
ShieldTec
07.2025 - Current
Automation Technician
ShieldTec
01.2024 - 07.2025
Automation Team Lead (2nd Shift)
ShieldTec
05.2023 - 01.2024
Automation Technician (2nd Shift)
ShieldTec
08.2022 - 05.2023
Maintenance Technician
Kubota Manufacturing of America
07.2020 - 08.2022
Quality Control Technician
Kubota Manufacturing of America
03.2019 - 07.2020
Assembly Line Production Worker
Kubota Manufacturing of America
06.2016 - 03.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Mechatronics
Lanier Technical College