Connor Brinkert
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in team leadership and mechanical expertise, honed at Andretti Indoor Karting and Games. Proven ability to deliver exceptional communication while ensuring safety and operational efficiency. Skilled in CNC machining and conflict resolution, with a commitment to quality assurance and effective communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Track Marshal Team Lead
Andretti Indoor Karting and Games
02.2024 - Current
- Welcome visitors by greeting them in a friendly and positive manner
- Project and articulate racing requirements and safety guidelines in a friendly and confident manner to Guests
- Deliver energetic guest service with a sense of urgency
- Conscientiously maintain, repair, and clean karts, track, and briefing areas.
- Provide leadership to other marshals on situational matters.
- Manage personnel, ensuring safe and efficient track operations.
- Train new employees on Track operations and Standard Operating procedures.
Shop hand, Apprentice Machinist
K B Precision
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Extensive knowledge of CNC Mills/Lathes including maintenance, troubleshooting and running of the machines
- Inspected and verified correct parts while maintaining tight tolerances
- Communicated effectively with supervisors if an issue arose that was not easily resolved
- Safe operation of a Forklift in tight areas and while lifting heavy loads
- Extensive knowledge of reading part drawings and identifying tolerances along with other callouts
- Understanding of material delivery, processing, packaging, and shipping
Shop Hand
Zyon Technologies
Chandler, AZ
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Refurbished silicone wafer plates for microchip production.
- Custom-made wiring harnesses to fit inside robotic arms.
- Stripped, cleaned, and repacked gearboxes to return to operational status.
- Diagnose issues in faulty equipment, and create repair plans to fix the issues present.
- Performed routine maintenance on shop equipment and tools.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Supported the shop manager with administrative tasks and record-keeping.
- Assisted in the preparation and packaging of orders for delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Systems
Arizona State University
05.2025
Skills
- Mechanically inclined
- Interpersonal skills
- Software Skills
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- CAD modeling
- Microsoft Office
- CNC G-code
- CNC machining
- Manual machining
- Equipment maintenance
- Technical drawing capabilities
- Quality assurance
Certification
CSWA (Certified Solid Works Associate) certification.
Projects
Working with Array Technologies to create an automated press from scratch implementing PLC control and numerous safety features. Designed, simulated, prototyped, and manufactured a rocket under strict constraints and criteria that consistently performed well to a high standard.
Timeline
Track Marshal Team Lead
Andretti Indoor Karting and Games
02.2024 - Current
Shop hand, Apprentice Machinist
K B Precision
09.2021 - 06.2023
Shop Hand
Zyon Technologies
03.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering Systems
Arizona State University
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