Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Crane certified
Timeline
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Colby Brown

Tigard,Oregon

Summary

Knowledgeable Desired Position with solid foundation in manufacturing processes and hands-on experience in maintaining and optimizing production equipment. Proven track record of implementing process improvements that enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting mechanical issues and ensuring quality control.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manufacturing Technician

Teledyne FLIR
09.2024 - Current
  • Operated and maintained production machinery, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance.
  • Conducted quality inspections, identifying defects and implementing corrective actions to improve product reliability.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline manufacturing processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing downtime.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures and equipment usage, fostering skill development within the team.

Quality Control and Assembly Technician

AIMCO
10.2021 - Current
  • Complete assembly and sub assembly of all mechanical and electronic parts
  • Complete quality control and final sign off on projects
  • Use electronic pulse, DC pulse, DC nutrunner and GEN IV controls and tools
  • Layout assemble, and wire DC tool and controller assemblies
  • Follow schematics, drawings, work instruction, and diagram to complete components
  • Trained in multiple departments for mechanical and electronic assembly
  • Input data for final inspection, sign off, and inventory controls

Assembler

Herz
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Used basic hand and power tools
  • Followed blueprints to assembly medical devices including small parts for x-ray machines, ventilators and heart monitors
  • Performed assemblies of a variety of small parts, typically three to four parts regularly

Mechanical Assembler

Varian Applied Materials
06.2011 - 06.2018
  • Performed mechanical and electrical assembly of $6M high current ion implementation equipment used in the fabrication of semi-conductor chips
  • Operated forklift, overhead cranes and scissor lifts
  • Worked in a class 10,000 cleanroom, required to wearing necessary PPE
  • Frequently used mechanical operations including riveting, drilling, grinding, countersinking, and torque wrenches
  • Performed chemical cleaning of product, in-process inspections and quality control for final inspections

Buyer

A.S. Industries
10.2007 - 07.2010
  • Purchased and resold semi-conductors nationally and worldwide
  • Negotiated pricing and items for Purchase Orders including scheduling of deliveries to meet customer deadlines
  • Performed incoming inspections for counts, condition, marking, dimensions and review of paperwork
  • Assisted in repackaging and shipment of product to end customers

Education

Didn't Graduate - Communications

Curry College
Milton, MA

Skills

  • Good manufacturing practices
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Precision assembly
  • Adaptive problem solving
  • OSHA compliance
  • Process improvement
  • Safety operation procedures
  • Equipment preparation
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Product testing

Certification

Class 10,000 clean room

Crane certified

Crane certified

Crane certified

Timeline

Manufacturing Technician

Teledyne FLIR
09.2024 - Current

Quality Control and Assembly Technician

AIMCO
10.2021 - Current

Assembler

Herz
03.2020 - 06.2020

Mechanical Assembler

Varian Applied Materials
06.2011 - 06.2018

Buyer

A.S. Industries
10.2007 - 07.2010

Didn't Graduate - Communications

Curry College
Colby Brown