Brian L. Briesemeister
Lester Prairie,MN
Summary
Detail-oriented mechanic with strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills. Certified in forklift and manlift operation, ensuring compliance with SQF and GMP standards. Ready to contribute to efficient maintenance operations.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Makers Pride
Hearthside Foods
2015 - Current
- Setups and change overs.
- Preventive maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and repair.
- Boiler repairs.
- Work with conveyors and packaging equipment.
- Certified forklift, manlift, ladder safety (all one line).
- Occasional welding as needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Post Holdings
Michael Foods
2012 - 2015
- Performed teardown and setups.
- Preventive maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and repair.
- Machine overhaul.
Mechanic
Faribault Food
2004 - 2012
- Troubleshoot and organization/performed equipment repairs as needed.
- Set up machinery for product change overs.
- Overhauled current equipment and installed new equipment.
- Performed general interior and exterior building maintenance, including snow removal.
- Operated forklift and manlift for maintenance purposes.
- Oversaw wastewater and spray field operations.
Mechanic
Tino's Division of Schwan's
2001 - 2004
- Dismantled and set up production equipment.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of production equipment.
- Conducted regular preventive maintenance checks on all machines and equipment.
- Licensed forklift and manlift operator.
- Performed basic welding repairs on equipment.
Conveyor Mechanic
SJ & F Enterprises
1999 - 2001
- Built, modified and refurbished fabricated product system conveyors.
- Utilized basic electrical knowledge with wiring motors.
- Performed basic welding repairs.
Mechanic
Minnesota Wire and Steel
1998 - 1999
- Performed troubleshooting and repairs on fabricating equipment.
- Operated forklift, bobcat and payloader.
- Maintained building and performed general maintenance.
- Completed basic welding repairs on equipment.
Mechanic
Seneca Foods
1991 - 1998
- Supervised seasonal staff.
- Worked with hydraulics and hydrostatic systems.
- Fabricated and welded equipment.
- Performed maintenance and overhaul on agricultural manufacturing equipment.
- Operated production forklift and operated machinery.
Skills
- Mechanical and troubleshooting skills
- Operated hydraulics and hydrostatic systems
- Compliance with SQF and GMP certification
- Supervisory experience
- Basic welding skills
- Forklift and manlift certified
- Basic electrical repair
- Special boiler license
- Amonia and Arc flash training
- Loyal, dependable employee
Timeline
Makers Pride
Hearthside Foods
2015 - Current
Post Holdings
Michael Foods
2012 - 2015
Mechanic
Faribault Food
2004 - 2012
Mechanic
Tino's Division of Schwan's
2001 - 2004
Conveyor Mechanic
SJ & F Enterprises
1999 - 2001
Mechanic
Minnesota Wire and Steel
1998 - 1999
Mechanic
Seneca Foods
1991 - 1998