Timothy Brown
Albia,IA
Summary
As a Tool & Die Technician, I've been able to incorporate multiple new processes to reduce non-value steps and improve the quality of our gauge area. My previous experience in Knife Grinding has given me a broad perspective in multiple areas of Pella's processing and tooling for cutting wood, vinyl and fiberglass. As an Engineering Specialist, I would be able to leverage my technical experiences, desire to learn new technologies, and ability to identify and execute projects with little supervision to drive improvements across the organization to meet Pella's business needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Crash Rescue Fire Fighter
Albia Fire & Rescue
Albia, Iowa
10.2021 - Current
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Tool & Die Technician
Pella Corporation
Pella, IA
03.2021 - Current
- Maintained instruments and tools to help team complete maintenance tasks quickly and with accurate outcomes.
- Charged raw materials to specific jobs and documented lost or broken tools.
- Kept inventory of hand tools and gauges calibrated for use.
- Unpacked, inspected and stored new tools according to crib plans.
- Facilitated preventive maintenance on equipment in line with company standards.
- Received incoming shipments of tools and equipment from trucks.
- Verified computer inventory against physical inventory and resolved discrepancies.
- Tracked excess materials and coordinated returns of damaged or unused items to vendors.
- Set up and operated drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly.
- Inspected final products for quality and functionality.
- Read and stuck to detailed production schedules.
- Inspected items for safety and operability.
- Monitored production and made improvements for quality and productivity.
- Kept track of material and supply inventories.
- Requisitioned replacement tools, parts and equipment.
- Managed proper storage, handling and labeling of hazardous materials.
Tool & Die Sharpener
Pella Corporation
Pella, Iowa
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Facilitated preventive maintenance on equipment in line with company standards.
- Monitored incoming and outgoing tools to track locations.
- Used micrometer and visual inspections to evaluate tools for defects and wear.
Sharpener - Knife Grinding
Pella Corporation
Pella, Iowa
08.2008 - 03.2019
- Assessed finished pieces for compliance with standards and removed defective items.
- Kept equipment in good working order by calibrating settings and performing minor maintenance.
- Set up and ran Weinig manual/CNC profile grinding machines, Schneeberger Aries CNC and Vollmer CNC saw sharpening equipment to complete grinding tasks efficiently and within required timeframes.
- Adhered to all standard safety and compliance requirements.
- Leveraged fixed or variable measuring instruments to check dimensions and part features.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Rural Mail Carrier
United States Postal Service
Pella, Iowa
02.2014 - 12.2014
- Delivered mail and packages to customers on prescribed route while processing check submissions, money orders and stamp purchases in field.
- Sorted mail according to order of address appearance for easy access in field.
- Signed and received mail with signature requirements upon delivery and loading.
- Wrote detailed trip reports with notable details about road conditions, weather and obstacles encountered.
- Kept inventories of stamps and other supplies and re-stocked as necessary to prepare for customer needs.
- Maintained records on customers with mail forwarding and change of address requests.
- Directly interacted with customers to deliver mail, packages and ordered goods.
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Greeted customers and answered questions regarding mail pick up times, postal regulations and delivery costs.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Distributed mail on foot to residences and businesses, delivering to approximately [Number] customers per shift.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
- Helped customers by carrying oversized parcels inside residences.
- Sold stamps to customers along route and counted back bills and change to avoid errors.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Rural Carrier Associate
United States Postal Service
Pella, Iowa
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Delivered mail and packages to customers on prescribed route while processing check submissions, money orders and stamp purchases in field.
- Sorted mail according to order of address appearance for easy access in field.
- Signed and received mail with signature requirements upon delivery and loading.
- Maintained records on customers with mail forwarding and change of address requests.
Raw Wood Processor
Pella Corporation
Pella, Iowa
07.2004 - 08.2008
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of sanders, saws and routers.
- Measured and cut materials in adherence to schematic drawings.
- Sharpened and replaced worn or defective blades and bands using hand tools.
- Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
- Monitored machines and made appropriate adjustments for speed control and wood feeds, which boosted production of quality.
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements and meet desired tolerances.
Education
Certification - Fire Fighter 1
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA03.2022
Certification - Hazmat Awareness
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA03.2022
Certification - Hazmat Operations
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA03.2022
Certification - Incident Command SE Iowa Emergency Management
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA03.2022
High School Diploma -
Albia High School
Albia, IA05.2004
Skills
- Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Smoke Suppression and Removal
- Hazard Identification
- Ladder Truck Operation
- Water Emergency Response
- Team Collaboration
- Building Access Strategies
- Dispatch Communication
- Property Protection and Salvage
- Two-Way Radio Coordination
- Emergency Response
- Ladder Positioning and Operation
- Accident Site Response
- Waterproof Salvage Covers
- Victim Rescue
- Hot Spot Location and Elimination
- Fire Prevention Education
- Safety Equipment Inspection
- Station and Equipment Cleaning
- Pump and Hose Management
- Fire Suppression Techniques
- Personal Protective Equipment PPE
- Industrial Accidents
- Alarm Response
- Detailed Reporting
- Post-Fire Inspection
- Burning Building Entry Tactics
- Resource Monitoring
- Extinguisher Operation and Maintenance
- Combustible Gas Detectors
- Site Searching
- Aviation Disaster Response
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Dry Chemical Fire Suppression
- Work Planning and Prioritizing
- High-rise Structure Response
- Team Building
- Vehicle and Equipment Operation
- Basic Life Support
- Response Coordination
- Hose Control Precision
- Flexible and Adaptable
- K12 Saw Operation
- De-escalation Techniques
- Microsoft Office
- Decision Making
- Mass Casualty Incident Response
- Conflict Resolution
- Infrared Thermometers
- Mechanical Equipment Repair
- High-Pressure Pumps
- Blueprint creation
- Quality inspection
- Dependable and Responsible
- Problem-Solving
- Active Listening
- Organization and Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- MS Office
- Written Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Cultural Awareness
- Training and Development
- AutoCAD and Solid Edge Software Proficiency
- Manual Dexterity
- Equipment Dismantling
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Problem Detection and Resolution
- Clear Communication
- Cutting Torches
- Technical Documentation Interpretation
- Heavy Object Lifting
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Supply and Parts Ordering
- Critical Thinking
- Repair Work Planning
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Metal Welding
- Mechanical Repair
- Parts Lubrication
- Preventive Maintenance
- Visual Inspection
- CAD Software
- Handheld Computers
- Equipment Assembly
- Safety Monitoring and Compliance
- Metal Cutting and Shaping
- Parts Fabrication
- Willing to Learn
Additional Information
Recent Training References Contact Information
Below contains contact information on my most recent trainees. All technical positions with band ranges of 420 to 640
Shyann Den Burger - Trained as a new team member to MES knife grinding. Recently accepted the 1st shift leadership MES knife grinding position.
denburgersl@pella.com
515-314-8004
Bill Wagner- Trained for solo 3rd shift MES die build sharpening position.
wagnerwa@pella.com
641-777-3051
Manuel Orellana- Trained for 1st shift MES die build sharpening position.
orellanama@pella.com
641-969-2053
Matt Icenbice- Trained for 1st shift die build tool & die tech trouble shooting and gauge building.
incebicemc@pella.com
641-891-4313
Recent Trainer References
Drew Morgan-Trained me as a new team member to MES die build sharpening.
morganae@pella.com
641-891-9738
Equipment I've learned to operate-
Vollmer CHP 250
Vollmer CX 100
Vollmer CHF 210
Vollmer CP 650
Vollmer CPF 650
Okamoto 818NC
Okamoto 12-24 SA1
Okamoto DX series
Trak Mills-2 and 3 axis
Schneeberger Aries
Weinig Rondomat 931
Weinig Rondomat 960
Weinig Rondomat 1000
Western Pneumatics Finger Jointers
Weinig and Mattison Moulders
Optimizers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Gang Rip Saw
U-cells
Raimann Rip Saw
Rose Machines
Stenner power feed band saws
Other numerous lumber processing equipment.
Fork Trucks
Man Lifts
Other numerous PIV equipment
I've also learned the operations of many of our die cells.
Classes taken through Pella-
Solid Edge Design and Interface
AutoCAD
Mechanical Troubleshooting
Industrial Math
Measurement Technology
Machine Safeguarding
5s Visual Management
Blueprint Reading
Guidelines for Guard Designs 1
Additive Manufacturing
Metallurgy 1 & 2
Mistake Proofing
Problem Identification
Quality Systems Learning Map
Train the Trainer
Tooling U-Basics of Surface Grinding
Tooling U-Die Components
Tooling U-Die Cutting Variables
Tooling U-Die Setting Procedures
Tooling U-Equipment and Tool Design
Tooling U-Setup for Surface Grinding
Tooling U-Strategies for Setup of Surface Grinding
Tooling U-Surface Grinder Operations
Timeline
Crash Rescue Fire Fighter
Albia Fire & Rescue
10.2021 - Current
Tool & Die Technician
Pella Corporation
03.2021 - Current
Tool & Die Sharpener
Pella Corporation
03.2019 - 03.2021
Rural Mail Carrier
United States Postal Service
02.2014 - 12.2014
Rural Carrier Associate
United States Postal Service
02.2012 - 02.2014
Sharpener - Knife Grinding
Pella Corporation
08.2008 - 03.2019
Raw Wood Processor
Pella Corporation
07.2004 - 08.2008
Certification - Fire Fighter 1
Indian Hills Community College
Certification - Hazmat Awareness
Indian Hills Community College
Certification - Hazmat Operations
Indian Hills Community College
Certification - Incident Command SE Iowa Emergency Management
Indian Hills Community College
High School Diploma -
Albia High School