Mikel Brown
Rockford,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented production professional with strong machinery operation and quality assurance skills. Proven ability to maintain safety compliance and contribute to efficient production workflows.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Production Worker
Lifescapes
Rockford, Illinois
05.2026 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production goals and schedules.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance before packaging.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for production processes as needed.
- Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a hazard-free workplace.
- Operated machinery to assemble products according to specifications.
Carpenter
self employed
Maywood, Illinois
01.2017 - Current
- Operated hand and power tools to complete precise carpentry tasks efficiently.
- Collaborated with clients to understand project needs and provide expert recommendations.
- Managed project timelines, coordinating multiple tasks for timely completion of jobs.
- Inspected finished work for quality assurance, addressing any issues promptly.
- Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments.
- Repaired or replaced damaged or defective parts using power tools and equipment.
- Repaired or replaced damaged structures or components.
- Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
- Utilized various tools, equipment, materials and forming systems to complete construction tasks.
- Worked independently on projects and tasks.
Direct Support Professional
Milestone Inc
Rockford, Illinois
03.2025 - 02.2026
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client needs and updates.
- Supported clients in developing social skills through engaging activities.
- Participated in staff training sessions to enhance service delivery skills.
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to supervisors promptly.
Pallet Repairer
Chep Pallets
Bolingbrook, Illinois
03.2012 - 01.2015
- Inspected pallets for damage and identified necessary repairs.
- Repaired wooden pallets using hand tools and power equipment.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Organized work area to ensure efficient workflow and easy access to materials.
- Monitored inventory levels of repair supplies and requested restocks as needed.
- Operated forklift to move pallets around warehouse and loading docks.
- Inspected pallets for structural damage including cracks, splits, broken boards, and missing nails.
- Nailed repaired sections together with hammer and nails or pneumatic nail gun.
- Loaded finished pallets onto trucks for delivery to customers' sites.
- Sorted, stacked and moved pallets using pallet jack and forklift.
CNC Machine Operator
WeatherTech
Bolingbrook, Illinois
01.2009 - 03.2012
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision parts efficiently.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored production quality and adjusted processes as needed.
- Maintained inventory of materials and supplies for uninterrupted production.
- Implemented safety procedures to promote a secure work environment.
- Maintained quality control by inspecting parts for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, adjusted machine controls as necessary during the run cycle.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance tasks on CNC machinery.
- Performed minor maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating machines.
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
- Monitored machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincolns Challenge
Rantoul, IL05-1999
Skills
- Machinery operation
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Production scheduling
- Materials handling
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Technical troubleshooting
- Machine operation
- Product inspection
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Machine setups
- Quality inspection
Certification
Universal HVAC license
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Worker
Lifescapes
05.2026 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Milestone Inc
03.2025 - 02.2026
Carpenter
self employed
01.2017 - Current
Pallet Repairer
Chep Pallets
03.2012 - 01.2015
CNC Machine Operator
WeatherTech
01.2009 - 03.2012
High School Diploma -
Lincolns Challenge