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Brian Brown

Machesney Park,IL

Summary

Adept Machinist and Mechanic with a proven track record. Exceptional technical aptitude and a keen ability for troubleshooting. Demonstrates unparalleled detail orientation alongside a flexible approach, ensuring adaptability in dynamic manufacturing environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanic

First Rental and Sales
03.2022 - 12.2024
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Performed preventative maintenance to preserve performance and reliability of equipment
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
  • Improved equipment performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.

Machinist

Tage Anderson
04.2018 - 03.2022
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
  • Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
  • Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
  • Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
  • Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
  • Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
  • Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
  • Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
  • Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.

Machinist

Kohlert Manufacturing
09.2012 - 01.2018
  • Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
  • Collaborated with engineers to develop new parts, interpreting blueprints and schematics for accurate production.
  • Suggested new methods of machining that resulted in better product quality with reduced production time.
  • Adapted to rapidly changing production needs, quickly learning new machining techniques and technologies.
  • Contributed to project planning, estimating timelines and material requirements for upcoming projects.
  • Delivered complex projects on time, managing multiple machining tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to refine product designs for manufacturability.
  • Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
  • Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
  • Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
  • Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
  • Established machining parameters and test runs for new parts and components.
  • Developed jigs, fixtures and tooling to meet production requirements.
  • Utilized CAD and CAM software to design tool paths, select cutting tools and set machine parameters.

Education

G.e.d -

Jefferson High School
Rockford, IL

Skills

  • Technical aptitude
  • Task prioritization
  • Schematic assessment
  • Part identification
  • Parts documentation
  • Machine operation
  • Precise measuring
  • Assembly and production
  • Mechanical drawing interpretation
  • Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
  • Part inspection
  • Schematic interpretation
  • Detail-oriented
  • Flexible and adaptable

Timeline

Mechanic

First Rental and Sales
03.2022 - 12.2024

Machinist

Tage Anderson
04.2018 - 03.2022

Machinist

Kohlert Manufacturing
09.2012 - 01.2018

G.e.d -

Jefferson High School

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