Brian Kjeldgaard
Ooltewah,TN
Summary
Experienced Equipment Operator with hands-on expertise in production operation and early issue detection to minimize downtime. I'm eager to transition into a skilled team maintenance role. I'm willing to learn a new zone and new equipment to ensure an easy transition from EO to Skill Team member.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Equipment Operator
Volkswagen
Chattanooga, Tennessee
06.2022 - Current
- Proactive self-learner with extensive volunteer hours dedicated to studying and applying various preventative maintenance procedures across production equipment.
- Operated and monitored complex production equipment daily, ensuring consistent performance, and identifying early signs of wear and tear.
- Developed a practical understanding of equipment troubleshooting and root cause analysis through on-the-job observation.
- Collaborated with other skill team members, technicians, production team to support equipment reliability and production teargets.
Team Leader
Volkswagen
Chattanooga, Tennessee
11.2011 - 06.2022
- Led a team of 25 to 35 assembly team members to ensure the daily achievement of production targets, including task assignment, shift handovers, and rotation scheduling to minimize line stoppages.
- Enforced safety protocols, including LOTO, PPE, standardized words, and 5S.
- Motivated and developed team members through coaching, performance feedback, and cross-training.
Assembly Team Member
Volkswagen
Chattanooga, Tennessee
01.2011 - 11.2011
- Performed repetitive manual assembly tasks, including parts using hand, power, and torque tools, while maintaining cycle time targets.
- Conducted in-process quality inspections and visual checks to identify defects, misalignment, or nonconformances, achieving consistent adherence to VW quality standards.
- Participated in team huddles, kaizen events, and training sessions to learn new models, processes, or equipment updates
Education
High School Diploma -
Chattanooga Central
Chattanooga01-2005
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Preventative maintenance
- Production monitoring
- Root cause analysis
- Quality control
- Team Collaboration & Communication
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Equipment Operator
Volkswagen
06.2022 - Current
Team Leader
Volkswagen
11.2011 - 06.2022
Assembly Team Member
Volkswagen
01.2011 - 11.2011
High School Diploma -
Chattanooga Central