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Bryan Brown

Palestine

Summary

26-year machining and manufacturing leader with deep expertise in CNC programming, robotic automation, troubleshooting, and shop floor management. Loyal 24-year tenure at Kalco Machine and Manufacturing, culminating in 5% ownership in a $15 million aerospace/energy/mining components manufacturer. Proven self-starter who drives production efficiency, embraces new technologies, and delivers mission-critical parts under AS9100/ISO 9001 standards. Targeting leadership or senior technical roles in aerospace, energy, or mining sectors.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

CNC Programming, Management, Minority Owner

Kalco Machine and Manufacturing
03.2001 - Current
  • Co-owner of $15M precision machining business serving Tier-1 aerospace (Howmet, Pratt & Whitney), energy (Geodynamics, Halliburton), and mining (Epiroc, Brunel Corp.) OEMs.
  • Programmed 4-axis CNC mills and live-tool lathes (Fanuc) for Inconel, titanium, and hardened alloy components with ±0.0002" tolerances.
  • Led robotic cell (Fanuc) for automated part loading.
  • Daily Troubleshooting CNC machining & Tolerance issues in high paced job shop atmosphere.
  • Part of Management team 45+ person shop floor(including dayshift and night shift): helped strategy for production scheduling.
  • Senior CNC Programmer / Lead Machinist
  • 2001 – now
  • Advanced from journeyman to programmer, mastering Mastercam X → 2025, Fusion360, and G-code optimization.
  • Developed fixture designs for various geometrical shaped parts; continuous improvement of setup times/run times through communication with operators, elimination of unnecessary operations, and changing tooling/toolpath strategies.
  • (1998–2001: CNC Operator at Redding – initial Haas/Fanuc experience)

Education

General Studies Coursework

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX
01.1996

Electronics Coursework

Vernon College
Vernon, TX
01.1998

Skills

  • 4-Axis CNC Programming (Mastercam 2026, Fusion 360) , 41 Axis, Live tool Lathe
  • Shop Floor Management
  • Fanuc/Haas Controls
  • Robotic Programming (Fanuc)

Accomplishments

  • Earned through loyalty, performance, and process innovations.

Timeline

CNC Programming, Management, Minority Owner

Kalco Machine and Manufacturing
03.2001 - Current

Electronics Coursework

Vernon College

General Studies Coursework

Midwestern State University

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