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Christopher Brunsman

Toledo,OH

Summary

Machine repair professional with extensive hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing industrial machinery. Known for meticulous attention to detail and commitment to ensuring operational efficiency and safety. Team-oriented and results-driven, reliably flexible to meet dynamic workplace demands. Skilled in mechanical diagnostics, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Repairman

Libbey Glass
05.2024 - Current
  • Delivers reliable performance by adhering to scheduled maintenance plans, minimizing the risk of unexpected breakdowns.
  • Conducts routine inspections of machinery, ensuring proper function and adherence to established standards.
  • Adheres to industry best practices for machine repair while staying informed about emerging technologies in the field.
  • Implements inventory control measures for parts and tools, reducing waste and streamlining supply management processes.
  • Minimizes downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving equipment malfunctions.
  • Keeps abreast of industry advancements, applying current best practices in order to optimize performance across machinery fleet.
  • Reduces downtime of production machines through prompt troubleshooting and repair.
  • Increases machine longevity by performing thorough preventative maintenance on a consistent schedule.
  • Maintains equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
  • Follows tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.

Team Lead

Magna Team Systems
10.2020 - 05.2024
  • Conduct daily equipment inspections to keep the equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Operate various types of material handling equipment throughout the shift (tugger, stock chaser, forklift, picker, turret) to support production.
  • Follow FIFO and 5S policies.
  • Training new team members on route and part specific information.
  • Responsible for working different routes within the plant, to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Keep work areas clean and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
  • Delegate tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Foster positive employee relationships through communication.
  • Responsible for sending company-wide shift notes daily. Reporting out: Quality, Safety, Downtime, Cost, Moral (5S), Staffing.
  • Minimize resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
  • Identify stock imperfections, assigned grades and noted production concerns based on regular inspections.
  • Coach team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Takes on additional job duties during unexpected backlog, resulting in meeting project target date.
  • Instructs junior team members on protocols and procedures of each station to maximize contributions.
  • Prepare detailed reports on updates to project specifications, progress, identified conflicts and team activities.
  • Handle troubleshooting tasks and use repair methods to immediately rectify equipment issues.
  • Monitor team performance and provide constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Supervises team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.

CNC Machine Operator

Wurtec
02.2020 - 10.2020
  • Operated assigned CNC machines within the facility.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
  • Reviewed and interpreted schematics, blueprints and work instructions to determine product specifications and machine requirements.
  • Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
  • Loaded and unloaded parts to maintain high level of production.
  • Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.

Assistant to the Program Manager

GM Powertrain
04.2016 - 12.2019
  • Maintained daily reports and advised executive leaders in decision-making processes.
  • Performed research to collect and record industry data.
  • Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
  • Created and maintained Build Visuals to provide employees on the production floor with build specific information.
  • Assisted in Third Party verifications to maintain control and organization on various automotive parts for production.
  • Assisted in automotive part number changes to support assembly production and maintain documentation on changes.
  • Conducted audits on part numbers, tagging, Build Visuals, cart tags and FIFO tags.
  • Responsible for creating and updating Standardized Work documents to support the plant.

Brand Representative

American Merchandising Specialist
03.2014 - 04.2016

Package Handler

FedEx:Ground
09.2013 - 02.2014

Education

No Degree - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

Owens Community College

High School Diploma -

St. Francis De Sales High School
05.2009

Skills

  • Design specifications
  • Blueprint reading
  • Machine Operation
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Precision measuring
  • Machine operation
  • Electrical repair
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Power tools expertise
  • Schematic interpretation

Timeline

Machine Repairman

Libbey Glass
05.2024 - Current

Team Lead

Magna Team Systems
10.2020 - 05.2024

CNC Machine Operator

Wurtec
02.2020 - 10.2020

Assistant to the Program Manager

GM Powertrain
04.2016 - 12.2019

Brand Representative

American Merchandising Specialist
03.2014 - 04.2016

Package Handler

FedEx:Ground
09.2013 - 02.2014

High School Diploma -

St. Francis De Sales High School

No Degree - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)

Owens Community College