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Brian Kinzer

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience at John Deere, excelling in quality control and production efficiency. Proven expertise in product assembly and inspection, coupled with strong attention to detail and effective collaboration skills. Committed to maintaining safety protocols while achieving production milestones and enhancing overall workflow.

Proactive Team Member with extensive experience in industrial product lines. Committed to maintaining efficiency and excellent quality assurance. While working on the assembly line I am always checking my parts racks making sure I have the necessary parts to ensure I can meet my production goals of that day and/or week.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Assembly Line Worker

John Deere
01.2025 - Current
  • Met daily production quotas by working effectively within a fast-paced assembly line environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and ensure seamless workflow on the assembly line.
  • Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere, fostering strong relationships with colleagues while maintaining professionalism and focus on tasks at hand.
  • Operated various tools, machinery, and equipment to complete assembly tasks efficiently and accurately.
  • Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
  • Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on industry best practices and maintain a high level of expertise in assembly techniques.

Dock Forklift Driver

John Deere
08.2024 - 01.2025

Worked on Dock 16 super market

  • Efficiently navigated narrow aisles while transporting products without causing damage or injury.
  • Assisted in inventory management, utilizing barcode scanners and computer systems for accurate recordkeeping.
  • Reduced product damage by carefully maneuvering forklift to load and unload materials from trucks, racks, and shelves.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Maintained a safe working environment through diligent adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
  • Collaborated with team members in coordinating tasks, maximizing productivity and maintaining a positive work atmosphere.

Quality Inspector

John Deere
08.2020 - 08.2024

Worked as Grader Mid-line 1 inspector from August 2020 to November 2020.

Worked as Non-conforming area Inspector from November 2020 to November 2020

Work as End of line 2 inspector from December 2021 to August 2024

  • Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
  • Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling of product quality.
  • Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment not conforming with specifications.
  • Assisted in training new Quality Inspectors, sharing knowledge of best practices and industry standards.
  • Identified and helped resolve non-conforming product issues.
  • Inspected parts with accuracy, reporting problems or defects quickly.
  • Recorded defects and coordinated issue resolution with development team and functional leads.
  • Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
  • Updated quality control records and reports.
  • Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.

Material Handler

John Deere
08.2019 - 09.2020

Man powered from Inspection due to eliminating Grader Assembly line 3rd shift to Paint line.

Worked on both manual and robotic paint lines as a part hanger

Quality Inspector

John Deere
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
  • Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling of product quality.
  • Discarded and rejected products and materials not conforming with specifications.
  • Assisted in training new Quality Inspectors, sharing knowledge of best practices and industry standards.
  • Identified non-conforming product issues.
  • Inspect parts with accuracy, reporting problems or defects quickly.
  • Worked with specific production team members to rectify production issues and maintain high-quality final products.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings through diligent inspection of finished products before shipment.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Examined products for imperfections and defects.
  • Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.

Production MIG Welder

John Deere Davenport Works
01.2014 - 08.2018
  • Maintained a clean work environment to prevent accidents, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Consistently met or exceeded daily production quotas while maintaining a strong focus on quality output at all times.
  • Contributed to a positive work culture by actively participating in team meetings, sharing ideas, and providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Supported quality control efforts through accurate documentation of completed tasks, contributing to better tracking of production progress.
  • Increased production efficiency by quickly adjusting to new blueprints and designs as needed.
  • Reduced project completion time with efficient MIG welding techniques, increasing overall production rate.
  • Skillfully repaired defective welds, maintaining high-quality standards and reducing waste.
  • Ensured workplace safety by following strict guidelines for proper equipment usage and protective gear.
  • Measured parts to check compliance with design documents.
  • Prepared surfaces for welds through scraping, scoring, and other techniques.
  • Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
  • Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.

Railroad Track Laborer

Track Maintenance Inc
10.2012 - 01.2014
  • Completed required training modules regularly to stay up-to-date on industry best practices and enhance job performance.
  • Maintained smooth rail operations by promptly addressing any identified issues in the tracks, ties, or ballast.
  • Improved railroad track safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying maintenance needs.
  • Assisted in the removal of old tracks, preparing the ground for new installation by grading, tamping, and aligning materials.
  • Enhanced track longevity by performing timely repairs and preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Provided reliable support during severe weather events by clearing snow from tracks or repairing damage from storms as needed.
  • Assisted in emergency situations involving derailments or other accidents, facilitating timely restoration of normal operations.
  • Contributed to efficient train movement by ensuring proper alignment of tracks and switches.
  • Repaired damaged track parts and welded new components to existing parts.

Production MIG Welder

Caterpillar
02.2008 - 11.2012
  • Maintained a clean work environment to prevent accidents, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Consistently met or exceeded daily production quotas while maintaining a strong focus on quality output at all times.
  • Supported quality control efforts through accurate documentation of completed tasks, contributing to better tracking of production progress.
  • Increased production efficiency by quickly adjusting to new blueprints and designs as needed.

Warehouse Forklift Operator

XPAC
06.2006 - 02.2007
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Maintained an organized warehouse by systematically arranging products using a forklift according to company guidelines.
  • Reduced product damage by performing routine forklift maintenance and safety checks.
  • Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using.
  • Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.

Education

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Spoon River College
Canton, IL
05-1992

Skills

  • Product assembly
  • Have used several sap screens to locate parts and in house inventory as well inventory at hodge
  • removed parts and added parts to inventory as need after proper count was conducted
  • Assembly and production
  • Hand and power tools
  • Production lines
  • Power and hand tools
  • Repetitive work
  • Quality control
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Product inspection
  • Safety protocols
  • Quality inspections
  • Safety procedures
  • Manufacturing experience
  • Equipment operation
  • Assembly instructions
  • Performance improvement
  • Finishing work
  • OSHA compliance
  • Manufacturing
  • Quality control analysis
  • Visual inspections
  • Manufacturing background
  • Production background
  • Good manufacturing practices
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Materials management
  • Raw materials handling
  • Production reporting
  • QC
  • Attention to detail
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Work area cleaning
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem identification
  • Decision-making
  • Defect identification
  • Data entry
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Blueprint reading
  • Product and parts inspection
  • Forklift operation
  • Packing and shipping proficiency
  • While working in non-conforming area I utilized this screens
  • Quality assurance

Timeline

Assembly Line Worker

John Deere
01.2025 - Current

Dock Forklift Driver

John Deere
08.2024 - 01.2025

Quality Inspector

John Deere
08.2020 - 08.2024

Material Handler

John Deere
08.2019 - 09.2020

Quality Inspector

John Deere
08.2018 - 08.2019

Production MIG Welder

John Deere Davenport Works
01.2014 - 08.2018

Railroad Track Laborer

Track Maintenance Inc
10.2012 - 01.2014

Production MIG Welder

Caterpillar
02.2008 - 11.2012

Warehouse Forklift Operator

XPAC
06.2006 - 02.2007

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Spoon River College
Brian Kinzer