Brian Thurston
Ovid,MI
Summary
Safety-minded and dependable with over 24 years experience with MAHLE serving in various rolls throughout my career including Maintenance Mechanic, Journeyman Tool Grind and Repair and miscellaneous machine operator. Have achieved perfect attendance (no missing time) repeatedly and worked overtime as needed including weekends,holidays and double shifts when needed. Looking to stay in maintenance type work outside of the unpredictable automotive industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic
Mahle Engine Components
Saint Johns, MI
08.2020 - Current
- Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests in order to minimize downtime.
- Monitored inventory levels for spare parts used for maintenance activities.
- Operated power tools safely while performing various tasks.
- Documented completed repairs and updated maintenance logs accordingly.
- Ensured proper disposal of hazardous materials in compliance with regulations.
- Conducted regular preventative maintenance on machinery and tools.
- Performed minor carpentry tasks such as installing shelves or doors.
- Maintained landscaping, including mowing, trimming, and snow removal.
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance on equipment and systems.
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Installed, repaired and maintained equipment.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Repaired and replaced worn and defective parts.
- Operated forklifts, cranes and other heavy equipment as necessary in the completion of duties.
- Conducted periodic inspections of machine components for wear or damage.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning components such as pumps, valves, bearings and shafts.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts to maintain efficient operation of machines.
- Applied lubricants to all moving parts on a regular basis.
- Maintained a variety of electrical equipment including motors, transformers and switches.
Tool Grind and Repair
Mahle Engine Components
Saint Johns, MI
1/1/2012 - 08.2020
- Performed minor maintenance activities such as changing coolant solution or cleaning machine parts with solvents or lubricants.
- Examined parts for defects such as cracks or chips prior to beginning grinding process.
- Set up and operated grinding machines to grind metal parts, such as dies, tools, cutters, and gauges.
- Adjusted machine controls to regulate speed of spindle and feed rate of workpiece into grinding wheel.
- Attached holding devices onto machines to secure workpieces during grinding operations.
- Selected appropriate grinding wheels for specified operations based on knowledge of abrasives and grinding procedures.
- Followed all safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Measured dimensions of finished workpieces with micrometers, calipers or other measuring instruments to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Followed detailed instructions in order to complete job assignments accurately and efficiently.
- Used precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify dimensions of finished parts prior to shipment.
- Responsible for loading, unloading, and positioning workpieces onto the grinder's table correctly.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MISkills
- Work Order Management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- MIG welding
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Hand and power tool use
- Pneumatic Systems
Certification
Certificate of Completion of Appentiship Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Certificate of Completion of Apprentiship Tool Grind and Repair
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic
Mahle Engine Components
08.2020 - Current
Tool Grind and Repair
Mahle Engine Components
1/1/2012 - 08.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Maintenance Technology
Lansing Community College