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Brendan Strike

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, GA
07-2022

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
Brendan Strike