Theodore Brown

**** **** **.

Santee, SC *****

Phone: 478-***-****

adqqy1@r.postjobfree.com

Objectives and Career Interests

I am a dedicated individual who has the ambition to succeed in any given environment while being eager to learn and always up to a challenge. I have the experience it takes to keep up with the cutting edge of today’s technology and seeking a challenging position where I can develop and excel my career while also creating a quality work environment to increase production.

Employment History

CMC, Columbia SC 05/2020-07/2021

Head Billet Crane Operator P&H and Zenra

First line quality expert for shift.

Assisted maintenance personnel when requested/needed.

Participated in the CMC Safety Programs and upheld the CMC Safety Culture.

Effectively communicated with others about production issues, needs, and concerns.

Ensured equipment inspection reports were filled out correctly before and after shift.

Replaced worn out barrens, guilds on belts, and belt motors for the production line.

Eliminated grease fires.

Fabricate new mounts by hand.

Performed maintenance repairs on production machinery including routine service calls and preventive maintenance inspections.

Consistently figured out ways while providing suggestions for improvements in work methods and processes.

Performed daily housekeeping duties in and around work area.

Troubleshoot work related problems using job knowledge, experience, and by communicating with others.

Ensured start up, shutdown, and all emergency processes were understood amongst the team.

Stack and load steel on pallets and on flatbed trucks.

GKN Aerospace, Orangeburg SC 05/2014-11/2019 Mechanic/Technician

Layup and bond various material.

Assemble composite components and sub-assemblies.

Operate all machines, processes (including chemical processes) and related procedures.

Supported engineering and quality groups to perform modifications and upgrades to machinery as requested for continuous process improvements.

Fabricate shop aids, required tooling, test specimens and developmental parts.

Assure product quality including first article inspection.

As directed, assist any employee in any job classification in the performance of their duties.

Repaired or replace defective components/parts and return equipment back to service.

Worked with management to ensure that machinery and infrastructure are in place and configured to meet production needs.

Repaired and maintain maintenance support for the building, equipment, and fixtures.

Perform any other activity including movement, packaging, protection and crating of material, product, equipment, supplies, other manufacturing related items, and operation of material handling equipment.

Responsible for the storage and retrieval of production tooling.

Lead and assisted direct personnel to meet quality, cost and schedule requirements.

Coordinate production problem resolutions and process improvements.

Communicate with production and support personnel. Instruct and train personnel.

Perform maintenance and electrical shop work.

Universal Trade Solutions, Orangeburg SC 03/2011-05/2014

Heavy Equipment, Crane, and Tower Operator

Set up and inspect material moving equipment.

Control equipment with levers, wheels, or foot pedals.

Move material according to a plan or schedule.

Keep a record of the material they move and where they move it.

Make minor repairs to equipment.

Thorough understanding of manufacturing concepts and strategies to support business objectives.

Assist in investigation and resolution of manufacturing issues to increase production and material handling.

Identify opportunities for corrective action while performing product or process verification for production and materials.

Validate work instructions, tooling requirements, certifications, process standards, policies and procedures.

Performed quality audits to make sure the product was in compliance.

Husqvarna Outdoors Products, Orangeburg SC 02/2009-03/2011

Welder, Cutter, and Welder Fitters

Study blueprint, sketches, or specifications.

Calculate dimensions to be welded.

Ignite torches or start power supplies.

Monitor the welding process to avoid overheating.

Maintain equipment and machinery.

Assist in investigation and resolution of manufacturing issues to increase production.

Validate work instructions, tooling requirements, certifications, process standards, policies and procedures.

Performed quality audits to make sure the product was in compliance.

Force Protection, Ladson SC 10/2007-02/2009

Crane and Tower Operator

Placed parts together, guided by edges, holes, and slots.

Fastened devices such as clips and prongs on parts.

Positioned parts in holding device under ram of press.

Cleaned and maintained cranes and hoisting mechanisms.

Inspected cranes for defective parts and notified supervisors of defects and malfunctions.

Manipulated and depressed crane controls, such as pedals, levers and buttons, to regulate speed and direction of crane and hoist movement according to written, oral, and signal instructions.

Thorough understanding of manufacturing concepts and strategies to support business objectives.

Assist in investigation and resolution of manufacturing issues to increase production.

Identify opportunities for corrective action while performing product or process verification for production and materials.

Validate work instructions, tooling requirements, certifications, process standards, policies and procedures.

Education

Holly Hill Roberts High School, Holly Hill SC

Diploma 2002

Technical/PC/Trainings: MS Windows, Word, & Excel, Leadership training, multi-meters, calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, bond meter, blueprint reading, Engineering drawings, aircraft assembly, sheet metal assembly, drilling, countersinking, riveting, fastener installation, fabrication, production, assembly, painting, bonding, tooling, and machine handling.

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