Brian Hill
Saint Joseph,MO
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laser Operator
Summit Truck Body
Wathena, KS
07.2023 - 08.2025
- Operated laser cutting machinery for precise metal fabrication.
- Conducted routine maintenance on laser equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Troubleshot equipment issues to minimize downtime in production workflows.
- Assisted in training new operators on machinery and safety procedures.
- Maintained inventory of materials and tools necessary for laser operations.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and written instructions to determine job specifications.
- Completed daily preventive maintenance and cleaning to keep machines and equipment in good working order.
- Troubleshoot problems with machinery or parts when necessary.
- Operate computer numerical control systems to program and control laser cutting processes.
- Operated hoists, cranes and other material handling equipment to lift heavy work pieces or move loads.
Receiving Associate
Menards Inc. - Home Improvement
Saint Joseph, MO
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move heavy items safely.
- Unloaded semis and broke down freight to go out on the selling floor.
- Assisted in training new staff on receiving procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of receiving area to ensure safety.
- Unloaded trucks manually or using a hand truck or dolly when necessary.
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived inventory and removed outdated items.
- Utilized RF scanners to accurately track movement of merchandise within facility.
- Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
- Maintained inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
- Received and inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and quality.
Machine Operator /Shift Supervisor
I&M machine and Fabrication
Saint Joseph , MO
04.2017 - 09.2021
- Operated machinery to fabricate metal components for various projects.
- Maintained equipment by performing routine inspections and minor repairs.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for manufacturing processes as needed.
- Followed blueprints and technical drawings to produce precise parts.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Documented production activities and machine performance for quality control purposes.
- Ran the plasma table,Rolled form dept, and all the tube bending
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Prepared machine for production processes by equipping with required tools and parts.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Inspected finished products for quality control and compliance with specifications.
Utility Operator
Midland Steel
Wathena, KS
02.2012 - 05.2016
- Was trained and ran the production machines like the Beam line, angle master, plasma table.
- Painter
- Delivery Driver
- Yard
- Ran overhead craines
Driver
F&A Food Sales
Concordia, KS
03.2009 - 02.2012
- Transported food products to clients safely and efficiently.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Followed local traffic laws and regulations during all driving operations.
- Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
- Delivered food to schools and restaurants in a 5 state area
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, Florida, FL08-2019
Cdl -
Scott Community College
Davenport, IA08-2009
GED -
Scott Community College
Davenport, IA07-2009
Skills
- Laser cutting
- Equipment maintenance
- CNC programming
- Blueprint interpretation
- Troubleshooting machinery
- Inventory management
- Metal fabrication
- Quality control
- Equipment operation
- Team leadership
- Machine operation
- CNC Machine Control
- Hoist and crane operation
- Blueprints reading
Certification
- I have Forklift certification
- Overhead craines
- Blm Cnc tube bende
- Class E Driver License
- Dot physical card
Timeline
Laser Operator
Summit Truck Body
07.2023 - 08.2025
Receiving Associate
Menards Inc. - Home Improvement
09.2021 - 12.2023
Machine Operator /Shift Supervisor
I&M machine and Fabrication
04.2017 - 09.2021
Utility Operator
Midland Steel
02.2012 - 05.2016
Driver
F&A Food Sales
03.2009 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Florida Institute of Technology
Cdl -
Scott Community College
GED -
Scott Community College