MICHAEL D. BRICKS
CRESSON,PA
Summary
My goal is to find a job were i can use my hands and work really hard. I would like to find a job were i can stay at for a long time. I have been working since the age or 16 and really enjoy to put in a hard days work.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Cenveo
Williamsburg, PA
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
- Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
- Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machines regularly to minimize downtime due to breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Maintained detailed records of completed jobs, tracking materials used and time spent on each project for accurate billing purposes.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborated with quality assurance team to resolve discrepancies and implement corrective actions for non-conforming parts.
- Enhanced production efficiency by setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines according to specifications.
- Reduced waste and increased material utilization with precise measurement and cutting techniques.
- Improved workplace safety by performing routine maintenance on machinery and ensuring all equipment was in proper working order.
- Reduced machine downtime, conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting minor issues.
Machinist
ACCO Brands
Alexandria, PA
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machines regularly to minimize downtime due to breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Maintained detailed records of completed jobs, tracking materials used and time spent on each project for accurate billing purposes.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Sheetz Distribution Center
Claysburg, PA
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Monitored supply levels for packaging materials and coordinated replenishment orders as needed, avoiding delays in the shipping process.
- Prepared orders for shipment, posting weights and shipping charges onto packaging, marking materials with identifying information and updating logs of shipments outgoing and incoming.
- Maintained a well-organized inventory system for streamlined product retrieval and shipment preparation.
- Arranged for pick-up by carriers specified on customer purchase orders determined at final inspection through review of shipping instructions.
- Managed daily shipment scheduling with carriers, optimizing transportation costs and delivery times for customers.
- Transported materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas using conveyors, dollies and other motorized or manual transportation equipment.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to verify stock levels and identify discrepancies, ensuring accurate recordkeeping.
- Maximized space utilization within the warehouse through strategic storage planning and organization techniques, reducing clutter and improving workflow efficiency.
SUPPLY
Jennmar
Cresson, PA, USA
07.2018 - 05.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
DETAIL, LOT
Courtesy motors
Altoona, PA, USA
04.2011 - 06.2018
- I would detail all vehicles used and new
- Do all dealer trades paper work
- Sign for vehicles and make sure I helped my boss Todd mash with other projects off property that the owner of courtesy Owned and needed help with
- Great place, great people
DIRECTIONAL DRILLER/FORMAN
Cypress communications
West Palm Beach, FL, USA
10.2006 - 02.2010
- My duties included getting the Drill set up, while also getting my crew of 10 men ready by marking where they need to dig holes for the Drill Shots
- Mixing mud for the drill, also walking the job site with an inspector before every Drill Shot
- M.O.T.(Maintenance Of Traffic) was my responsibility also
- I operated the Directional drill mostly but I also locate for the operator
- When Drill Shot(s) is complete I would lead the men in clean up of the job site, I would make sure all holes and trenches were back filled
- I also cleaned the Drill when returned to the yard
- The Drill was my responsibility, I did maintenance on it and cleaned it really well once a week, with all the work trucks
DIRECTIONAL DRILLER/LOCATER
Advanced Communication
Largo, FL, USA
01.2003 - 09.2006
- I operated the Directional Drill, I would get to the shop before the other guys and get the drill loaded on the truck and trailer with all the tools needed for the day
- I would be given the prints for the drill shots and go out to the site
- The guys and myself would set up
- I would do all M.O.T setup (Maintenance Of Traffic)
- After all holes were opened up I would walk the job with an inspector, he would make sure all holes were at depth [48 inch], with all utilities were located and that the Drill was safely set up
- The inspector would then sign off on a daily sheet, that was turned in at the end of the day
- The daily sheet was a record of what was done for that day
- I would do on average 10 drill shots a day
- At the end of the day I would lead my guys in the clean-up, such as all grass put back to the best way it could go
- All signs and cones were picked up and loaded on the truck
- When the job site was all cleaned and all tools and equipment were put away we would go back to the yard where I would clean the Drill and truck for the next day
LABOR
Michael Unsworth Underground
Hudson, FL, USA
03.2002 - 12.2002
- I basically was a labor, I would dig all the holes for the Drill shots while also trenching 125ft at 36 inches deep for areas that the Drill could not do
- I learned a lot here about underground
- Sewer work, Cable work, and reclaim water
- I also would fuse pipe
- My other duties included getting cones and signs up for the maintenance of traffic (M.O.T)
Education
Post-secondary education, no degree or certificate -
SPJC
06.2005
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting
- Lathe operation
- Quality control
- Visual inspection
- Machine setup
- Precise measuring
- Machine maintenance
- Manufacturing
- Equipment operation
- Assembly and production
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment monitoring
- Equipment Repair
- Fork lift and other warehouse equipment
- Some heavy machinery
Qualifications And Achievements
Post-secondary education, no degree or certificate, SPJC, 06/10/05, I attended Mud class for six years in a row at Ditch Witch in central Florida. Every year we would go to a class on new equipment and proper mud mixing. I also was trained by EQUI Bore in heavy equipment, Loader & Trucks, though I have no CDL I can operate and would like to get my CDL. I am also trained in pipe fusing., driver license, DMV - Pennsylvania, 05/01/19, 06/30/23
Additional Information
As of right now I am working with my father-in-law kip Parris, kips tile he's a contractor for the degols, home Depot etc and I've been doing this for the past few months I'm looking for steady employment somewhere I can possibly retire from I'm 47 years old and I'm looking for long-term employment ,not short-term employment.
Timeline
Machinist
Cenveo
08.2024 - 12.2024
Machinist
ACCO Brands
05.2024 - 08.2024
Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Sheetz Distribution Center
12.2023 - 05.2024
SUPPLY
Jennmar
07.2018 - 05.2023
DETAIL, LOT
Courtesy motors
04.2011 - 06.2018
DIRECTIONAL DRILLER/FORMAN
Cypress communications
10.2006 - 02.2010
DIRECTIONAL DRILLER/LOCATER
Advanced Communication
01.2003 - 09.2006
LABOR
Michael Unsworth Underground
03.2002 - 12.2002
Post-secondary education, no degree or certificate -
SPJC