Boyd Brown
Monroe, NC *8110
*******@***.***
Production Technician
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Assembly Problem-solving Inventory Control
Product manufacturing Supervision OSHA
Process development ISO Implementation
Team player with extensive hands-on assembly experience, including electrical and mechanical assembly, process improvement, to support sales growth through on-time delivery, inventory control; capacity management, and plant safety.
EXPERIENCE PROFILE
ITEC ( Instrument Transformer Equipment Corp ) Nov 2024 - Current
Machine Operator - Assembly
Monroe, NC
●Operate Brumfield Transformer winding machine.
●Tapping assembly of Step down Transformers.
●Adhere to all written procedures and process for assembly under ISO regulation.
Preventech May 2015- April 2024
Machine Operator – Maintenance
Indian Trail, NC
Areas of production include Compounding, Forming and Packaging.
Operate and Maintain a CP3 Deep Blister forming machine along with various production machinery needed for manufacturing and shipping of dental products.
Adhere to all documentation and packaging procedures to ensure compliance of all shipped products.
All operations, procedures and processes must adhere to FDA, GMP, and ISO regulation
2 Hounds Design April 2014-May 2015
Production Supervisor
Monroe, NC
Supervising 18 employees, providing coaching and development strategies.
Monitor inventory and order materials to meet customer demand and expected delivery.
Perform inventory counts, cycle counts, inventory levels and reorder as necessary.
Personally updated hardware ordering practices using spreadsheets and ordering by email rather than handwriting sheets and fax machines. Netted quicker and more accurate ordering practices.
Personally inspect all harnesses, leashes and collars.
Lead all production meetings on quality issues, production statistics and improvements.
Implemented Safety Awareness Training, Lead and document monthly safety meetings.
Deal with hiring, discipline, and dismissal of employees.
Building a strong, motivated, cross trained workforce to maximize output.
Lead improvement and strategic planning to maximize production output.
3D Systems July 2009-August 2013
Assembly Technician
Rock Hill, SC
Hands on assembly of rapid prototyping machinery used in aerospace, dental, jewelry, and automotive,
industries.
Electrical schematic interpretation, mechanical and blueprint reading and understanding.
Ownership of problem-solving initiatives and decisions.
Performed critical calibrations, testing and Automated Technical Analysis (ATP).
Installed and calibrated Lasers used in the curing process of machine qualification.
Skilled with hand tools and assembly practices to ensure quality, fit, form and function.
Conformity of following Standard Operating Procedures.
Certified in assembly, production and testing of printers.
Eminess Technologies
Production Supervisor May 2003-June 2009
Monroe, NC.
Supervised 16 employees, providing coaching and development strategies.
Used varied metrology, including calipers, OD-ID mics, depth gauges, veneers, scales, angle measuring.
Manufactured various slurries and packing into drums, totes, bottles.
Ran CNC cutting table; CNC Router table, Bridgeport Milling Mach, saw table and LeBlonde manual lathe; E “X-Y” cutting table; 25-ton press.
Supervised Shipping/Receiving, Facility/Maintenance, and all manufacturing areas
oSupported more than 40% growth in sales.
oReduced inventory by more than 25%.
oReduced manufactured waste more than 20% per year.
oIncreased inventory Turn Rate.
oTeam player in implementation of ISO9000 and other quality systems and procedures.
Other Positions Held January 1989-May 2003
Factory Manager Nova Knitting Machinery, Monroe, NC Flatbed Knitting Machinery.
Assembly Production Supervisory of Circular Knitting Machinery, Vanguard Supreme Inc., Monroe, NC
Machine Fabricator ( Work Study), ALBI Textile Machinery, West Germany
Education/Training
Western Kentucky University, Business and Sociology, 1982-1984
Leadership I and II, Employer Association of North Carolina
Classes including, “How to Negotiate with Vendors,” “Accounting for the Non-accounting Manager,” Dealing Effectively with Unacceptable Employee Behavior”
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel
Electrical and Mechanical blue print reading and interpretation.
Efficient use of various types of metrology.
Forklift Certified.