Brandon Bruce
Earlville
Summary
Experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician skilled in mechanical troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and programming. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency while ensuring safety compliance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Plano Molding Company
Mendota, IL
03.2019 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on production equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues, utilizing troubleshooting techniques to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement process improvements, streamlining operations across departments.
- Mentored junior technicians, providing training on best practices for equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
- Operated various tools and equipment proficiently while maintaining a safe work environment at all times.
- Installed and repaired electrical and mechanical systems, equipment and machinery to maintain proper functionality.
- Performed welding tasks as needed for equipment repair or fabrication projects, adhering to strict safety guidelines..
- Reduced machine downtime by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential issues.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to expand skill set and maintain expertise in the field of industrial maintenance.
- Troubleshot programs and maintained programmable logic controllers.
- Improved production output with timely repairs and adjustments to machinery.
- Facilitated communication between maintenance teams and plant management, ensuring alignment on priorities and goals.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Read and interpreted schematics, diagrams and blueprints to follow specifications in maintaining industrial machinery.
- Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
- Programming of Wittman 5-axis robots
Injection Molding Setup and Process Technician
Plano Molding Company
Mendota, IL
03.2012 - 03.2019
- Operated injection molding machines, ensuring optimal production efficiency and quality standards.
- Monitored equipment performance, troubleshooting issues to minimize downtime and maintain operational flow.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and enhance product quality.
- Trained new technicians on machinery operation and safety protocols, fostering a culture of safety compliance.
- Analyzed production data, identifying trends to optimize workflow and reduce waste in manufacturing processes.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment during scheduled downtime.
- Basic programming of Wittmann 5-axis robots
- Setup of Injection molding machines and dies
Assembler
Plano Molding Company
Mendota, IL
12.2010 - 03.2012
- Assembled components using precision tools, ensuring adherence to safety standards and quality specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize assembly processes, enhancing workflow efficiency and productivity.
- Trained new assemblers on best practices and operational protocols, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Conducted regular inspections of finished products to verify quality control measures were consistently met.
Faculty Maintenance
Pilot Flying J Travel Center
La Salle, IL
08.2008 - 12.2010
- 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
Education
GED -
Illinois Valley Community Collage
Oglesby, ILIndustrial Maintenance - Industrial Maintenance
Illinois Valley Community Collage
Oglesby, IL05-2024
Skills
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Equipment maintenance
- Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
- Pump maintenance
- Electrical systems maintenance
- Schematics
- Conveyor systems
- HVAC systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Welding techniques
- Motor control circuits
- Equipment calibration
- Blueprints
- Variable frequency drives
- Programmable logic controllers
- Gearbox repair
- Industrial robotics
- Pneumatic systems
Timeline
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Plano Molding Company
03.2019 - Current
Injection Molding Setup and Process Technician
Plano Molding Company
03.2012 - 03.2019
Assembler
Plano Molding Company
12.2010 - 03.2012
Faculty Maintenance
Pilot Flying J Travel Center
08.2008 - 12.2010
GED -
Illinois Valley Community Collage
Industrial Maintenance - Industrial Maintenance
Illinois Valley Community Collage