Brian Brown
Rochester,NY
Summary
Mechanic with experience diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues across vehicles and heavy equipment. Repairs brakes, wheel bearings, oil changes, tune-ups, and alignments while documenting work and test driving units to confirm safe operation. Keeps equipment service-ready through routine maintenance, parts replacement, and accurate repair records.
Overview
2
2
Languages
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
GSE Manager
Avflight
Rochester, NY
2025 - 08.2026
- Maintained ground support equipment through routine checks, servicing, and basic repairs.
- Inspected vehicles and equipment for wear, damage, and safety issues before use.
- Handled shipping and receiving of parts and supplies for ongoing maintenance work.
- Organized inventory and tracked parts usage to support timely repairs and replacements.
- Performed battery testing and basic diagnostics to identify service needs on equipment.
- Used hand tools and power tools to complete repairs and adjust equipment components.
- Recorded maintenance activity and part usage in organized daily logs.
- Supported vehicle test drives after service to check handling and identify remaining issues.
- Responded to equipment issues promptly to help minimize delays in ground support operations.
Mechanic
Transpo
Rochester, NY
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Diagnose [number] repeat repair issues% by combining manual, visual, and computer-assisted checks.
- Perform routine maintenance to improve vehicle functionality and extend service life.
- Replace worn brake pads, wheel bearings, and other damaged parts to restore safe vehicle operation.
- Repair cosmetic damage by patching dents, buffing scratches, and painting panels to match existing finishes.
Mechanic
City of Rochester
rochester, NY
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Diagnosed and repaired small engine problems independently, using hand and power tools to restore equipment performance.
- Maintained repair records, maintenance records, and work logs in the company system to support accurate service history.
- Serviced vehicles with oil changes, tune-ups, alignments, battery testing, and dent filling.
- Test drove vehicles to confirm safe, proper operation after repairs and resolved issues found during checks.
- Operated lifts and hoists to move vehicles safely during repair work and handled material handling tasks around the shop.
Machine Operator
American Packaging
Gates, NY, USA
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Inspected and sorted defective output for reprocessing, reducing waste and supporting quality control.
- Adjusted machine settings to match job specifications and keep production runs aligned with requirements.
- Performed minor maintenance and troubleshooting to repair equipment issues and limit downtime.
- Trained new hires on machine operation and safe work practices, improving onboarding consistency.
- Used attention to detail to minimize production scrap while maintaining steady output quality.
Order Selector
Hoselton Toyota
Fairport, NY, USA
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Maintained 100% packing accuracy by matching packaging and padding to item shape and material.
- Customized packaging and padding for items with varied shapes and materials.
- Memorized high-demand SKU locations to speed order selection and support fulfillment goals.
- Inspected incoming containers for damage and defects before putting inventory away.
- Reported low stock levels and replenished inventory to maintain product availability.
- Swept, mopped, and removed trash to maintain a clean, organized warehouse.
Forklift Operator
Lidestri
Fairport, NY, USA
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Lifted up to 50 pounds regularly using safe manual handling practices.
- Followed company safety requirements and OSHA regulations to reduce hazards on the floor.
- Reported faulty equipment, damage, and safety concerns to supervisors for timely review.
- Moved supplies and products into position to support fast-paced production operations and shipping & receiving flow.
- Checked incoming and outgoing quantities through inventory management and barcode scanning.
Loader/Forklift Operator/ Order Picker
Pepsi
Gates, NY, USA
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed inventory counts and location checks in Red Prairie to support stock accuracy.
- Inspected forklifts, batteries, and hand tools before use and reported equipment issues promptly.
- Supported shipping and receiving by staging product, labeling loads, and moving material for outbound orders.
Receiver/Forklift Operator/ Order Picker
Wegmans Food Markets
Rochester, NY, USA
01.2003 - 01.2015
- Managed incoming and outgoing inventory for more than 80 supermarkets using automated warehouse systems.
- Unloaded trucks, verified inbound counts, and labeled and scanned product for accurate receiving.
- Picked orders with Vocollect, scanned outbound items, and staged shipments for loading.
- Loaded outbound trucks while moving pallets into designated warehouse locations with a forklift.
- Handled perishable produce, non-perishable groceries, and general merchandise with proper storage practices.
- Proposed an interim staging area that improved warehouse flow and remains in use at Wegmans.
- Used automated technologies to coordinate inventory movement and support fast-paced warehouse operations.
Automotive Technician
Walmart
Rochester, NY, USA
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Inspected vehicles before service and verified basic repair needs to support accurate maintenance work.
- Tested batteries, used hand and power tools, and completed dent filling as needed during service work.
- Handled inventory management, material handling, and shipping and receiving tasks to keep parts and supplies moving.
- Used barcode scanning and a licensed forklift to move materials accurately and support shop operations.
Account Manager
Rainbow Rentals
Rochester, NY, USA
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Explained rental agreements clearly to customers and answered questions before rental completion.
- Conducted credit checks and verified customer account details before approving rentals.
- Followed up on overdue accounts and resolved payment issues to keep balances current.
Education
Diploma - General
Forest Park
Baltimore, Maryland03-1993
Skills
- Inventory management
- Material handling
- Shipping & receiving
- Barcode scanning
- Licensed forklift driver
- Vehicle inspections
- Hand and power tools
- Battery testing
- Dent filling
- Vehicle test drives
LANGUAGE
english
Native
Timeline
Mechanic
Transpo
06.2024 - 07.2025
Mechanic
City of Rochester
04.2023 - 01.2025
Machine Operator
American Packaging
01.2019 - 03.2022
Forklift Operator
Lidestri
01.2018 - 10.2018
Order Selector
Hoselton Toyota
12.2017 - 12.2018
Loader/Forklift Operator/ Order Picker
Pepsi
01.2015 - 01.2018
Receiver/Forklift Operator/ Order Picker
Wegmans Food Markets
01.2003 - 01.2015
Automotive Technician
Walmart
01.2002 - 01.2003
Account Manager
Rainbow Rentals
01.2001 - 01.2002
Diploma - General
Forest Park
GSE Manager
Avflight
2025 - 08.2026