Brent Hickey
Supervisor Vacuum Pump Rebuilder
San Marcos,Texas
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Trillium, excelling in training and mentoring teams to enhance productivity. Expert in troubleshooting and rebuilding a diverse range of vacuum pumps, achieving optimal performance. Proven ability to implement efficient workflows, resulting in significant improvements in team efficiency and operational success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor Of Primary Pump
Trillium
12.2020 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Rebuild over 50 makes and models of vacuum pumps, wet and dry vacuum pumps such as Edwards, Ebara, Busch, Leybold, Alcatel, and Stokes.
- Enhanced workplace safety by adhering to strict safety guidelines and conducting routine equipment inspections.
- Schedule daily work to meet company production requirements
- Conducted annual performance reviews for employees to assess progress and provide feedback
- Led 5S initiatives to maintain a clean, organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Provided leadership, coaching, training, and mentorship for build team.
Rebuilder Lead Tech
Busch
09.2005 - 12.2020
- Oversaw employees to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Daily meetings with manager and engineer to discuss production numbers and concerns.
- Proficient in disassembling, inspecting, and rebuilding vacuum pumps, ensuring it reaches it highest performance and reliability.
- Have experience in field service, traveled to other company facilities to help with production.
- Safety Committee Team Member
- Lean Flow Manufacturing experience
- Implemented 5S methodology within the shop, resulting in a cleaner, more organized workspace that facilitated better workflow and increased productivity.
Rebuilder
Ebara Technologies
01.2000 - 03.2005
- Re-assembled module pumps to Ebara standards.
- Inspected parts for damage and tolerances to ISO 9000 manufacturing specifications.
- Solely responsible for disassembly, cleaning and repair of Leybold wet pumps.
Education
Automotive
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TXSkills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal oriented
- Troubleshooting
- Power Tools
- Multi-Tasking
- Hand Tools
- Multi-meter
- Schematics
- Customer Service
- Soldering
- Exel and Teams Experience
Coaching and development
Timeline
Supervisor Of Primary Pump
Trillium
12.2020 - Current
Rebuilder Lead Tech
Busch
09.2005 - 12.2020
Rebuilder
Ebara Technologies
01.2000 - 03.2005
Automotive
Texas State Technical College
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