Christopher Alan Brown
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dedicated and motivated manufacturing mechanic with expertise in safety protocol, customer service, staff leadership, mechanical aptitude, machine operation, technical skills and parts knowledge. Detail-oriented and motivated team player with experience completing tasks and executing hard work to drive timely project completion. Results-oriented troubleshooting specialist seeking to leverage background into a manufacturing mechanic role with a progressive organization.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Anheuser-Busch
Jacksonville , FL
12.2016 - Current
- Chemical Process Controller for plant operations.
- OJT Instructor
- Disassembled malfunctioning equipment to identify issues and complete repairs using specialized tools.
- Installed and repaired basic mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems and process control systems.
- Adhered to safety, health and environmental rules and regulations to avoid workplace injury and machine productivity.
- Adjusted plant equipment to maintain proper performance and safe operating conditions.
Technician
Ball Corporation
Bristol, Virginia
08.2007 - 04.2023
- Managed daily operations and maintenance of multiple high speed equipment that create can ends.
- Ensured optimal quality throughout several different processes, including lasers.
- Supported management by reporting equipment abnormalities for corrective action.
- Mitigated site risks, auditing processes to ensure conditions adhere to regulatory compliance protocol.
- Selected for team to set goals for quartely and yearly goals for quality, safety, production, and scrap reduction.
Laser Machine Operator
Virginia Laser Corporation
Abingdon, Virginia
03.2006 - 08.2007
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management on complex issues for senior leadership.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by resolving issues efficiently.
- Spearheaded daily laser and press brake operations to ensure accurate machine parts creation per customer specifications.
- Interfaced with customers on prototypes or improvements to product to maximize satisfaction.
- Ensured accurate and timely shipments by inspecting, labeling, packaging and preparing orders with zero downtime.
Team Leader
Bristol Compressors
Bristol, Virginia
09.1991 - 03.2006
- Managed staff and daily operations spanning multiple departments within the manufacturing operations, successfully implementing new products, machining operations, and processes to streamline productivity.
- Increased and maintained numerous departmental productivity goals and continuous improvement projects to drive profitability.
- Leveraged extensive experience with CNC and manual machining, set-up, operations, maintenance and troubleshooting with gaging and close tolerances to engineering specifications to complete projects on time.
- Aided leadership with project fulfillment by operating numerous machines and processes.
- Earned outstanding performance reviews, including attendance, from leadership teams.
Chemical Operations Specialist
United States Army
Ft Carson, Colorado
08.1988 - 08.1991
- Served in Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield as a chemical operations specialist and equipment records/parts specialist to support overall mission objectives.
- Extended vehicle functionality by tracking vehicle maintenance schedule.
- Received honorable discharge from United States Army.
- Earned numerous service awards (available upon request).
Education
Industrial Skills Upgrade -
Northeast State Technical Community College
Track Vehicle Maintenance -
Central Texas College
Maintenance Management -
Central Texas College
US Army Training -
Private Sector Training -
Skills
- Preventative maintenance
- Customer service skills
- Troubleshooting mechanical parts
- Manufacturing equipment
- Processes and Procedures
- Cross-functional communications
- Safety protocol
- Process improvements
Accomplishments
- Successfully completes two apprenticeships as Technician and Storage Tender
- Decreased changeover times in several different departments by implementing process improvements.
- Minimized work flow lags by effectively leading 100+ employees spanning 5 departments in a machining/manufacturing environment to drive productivity.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiencies, multi-tasking on heavy equipment, including forklifts and laser machines.
- Sustained safety protocol, ensuring proper, cost-effective and safe handling equipment and material usage.
Timeline
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Anheuser-Busch
12.2016 - Current
Technician
Ball Corporation
08.2007 - 04.2023
Laser Machine Operator
Virginia Laser Corporation
03.2006 - 08.2007
Team Leader
Bristol Compressors
09.1991 - 03.2006
Chemical Operations Specialist
United States Army
08.1988 - 08.1991
Industrial Skills Upgrade -
Northeast State Technical Community College
Track Vehicle Maintenance -
Central Texas College
Maintenance Management -
Central Texas College
US Army Training -
Private Sector Training -
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