Colby Brown
Tigard
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.
Hardworking professional experienced in field and ready for challenging assignments. Reliable in completing quality work and exceeding expectations.
Skilled Manufacturing Technician with background in overseeing and enhancing production processes. Knowledge extends to quality control, equipment calibration, and maintenance for optimal operational efficiency. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and teamwork skills, having led initiatives that improved system performance and productivity in previous roles. Committed to upholding safety standards while delivering high-quality results.
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
Associate of Arts - Communications
Curry College
Milton, MA06-1994
Skills
- Good manufacturing practices
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Precision assembly
- Adaptive problem solving
- OSHA compliance
- Process improvement
- Safety operation procedures
- Equipment preparation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Product testing
- Quality control
- Machine operation
- Assembly techniques
- Safety compliance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Production recordkeeping
- Processes implementation
- Resource optimization
- Mechanical aptitude
- Production processes observation
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
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
Associate of Arts - Communications
Curry College