Brian Hickman
Lebanon,OR
Summary
CNC Machinist with nine years of experience. Looking to get back into machining after a short hiatus.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Technician
Buell Motorcycle Company
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2024 - Current
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and optimizing equipment usage.
- Improved product quality with meticulous monitoring of manufacturing parameters and adherence to specifications.
- Increased workplace safety, conducting thorough hazard assessments and implementing corrective actions.
- Trained new team members on equipment operation, safety protocols, and company policies, fostering a skilled workforce.
- Supported engineering teams in the design and implementation of new processes or modifications to existing ones for optimal results.
Telecom Technician
Axios Corporation
Lebanon, OR
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Consistently met deadlines for installations, contributing to overall team success and positive client relations.
- Streamlined processes within the technical support team, resulting in increased productivity and improved customer experience.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deploy network upgrades, ensuring seamless transition and minimal downtime for clients.
Parts Advisor
Lithia Volkswagen Of Salem
Salem, OR
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Reached out to vendors outside usual network to find parts not available from traditional sources.
- Greeted customers via telephone, email, and in person to answer questions, resolve concerns and complete sales.
- Assisted customers in finding appropriate parts promptly.
CNC Machinist
Linn Gear Co
Lebanon, OR
04.2013 - 08.2022
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
Inventory Manager
B&R Auto Wrecking
Albany, United States
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size or type of material.
- Strengthened inventory processes to balance supply needs with budget and space limitations.
Performance Technician
The Fox Shoppe
Portland, OR
07.2009 - 02.2012
- Tested vehicle components and systems to identify issues.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Parts Specialist
Oreily's Auto Parts
Lebanon, OR
06.2009 - 08.2011
- Served customers in-store and by telephone to answer questions and place orders.
- Issued parts to technicians to complete customers' repairs.
- Tracked parts use and charged items to customer accounts for billing.
- Received and restocked product, keeping sales floor shelves full and ready for customers' purchases.
Lube Technician
Wilson Motor Company
Corvallis, OR
06.2008 - 06.2009
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
- Kept shop areas neat, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Performed tire rotations and recommended necessary tire replacements to promote tire functionality and vehicle safety.
- Assisted technicians in various tasks, and repairs
Education
Automotive Performance, Chassis Fabrication
Wyotech
West Sacramento, CA2008
High School Diploma - undefined
Lebanon High School
Lebanon, OR2007
Skills
- Skilled in operating, setting up, and maintaining machines
- Able to identify problems and formulate solutions
- Experience with program editing using G and M codes
- Nine years of CNC lathe experience, including 5 axes
- Schematics Reading
- Experience reloading Haas Mills, and touching off tooling
- Live tooling experience
- Works well alone, or in a team environment
- Punctual, responsible, reliable
- Lower management experience
- Able to learn skills quickly, and train others
- Trusted in opening, and closing duties
- Trusted in inspecting finished products for quality control
- Worked in organizing products within a warehouse, and pulling products to fulfill orders
- Able to weld with mig, tig, arc, and oxyacetylene
- Following Procedures and Protocols
Timeline
Production Technician
Buell Motorcycle Company
04.2024 - Current
Telecom Technician
Axios Corporation
01.2023 - 04.2023
Parts Advisor
Lithia Volkswagen Of Salem
10.2022 - 01.2023
CNC Machinist
Linn Gear Co
04.2013 - 08.2022
Inventory Manager
B&R Auto Wrecking
03.2012 - 03.2013
Performance Technician
The Fox Shoppe
07.2009 - 02.2012
Parts Specialist
Oreily's Auto Parts
06.2009 - 08.2011
Lube Technician
Wilson Motor Company
06.2008 - 06.2009
Automotive Performance, Chassis Fabrication
Wyotech
High School Diploma - undefined
Lebanon High School