Bryan Edwards
Gainesville,GA
Summary
Highly motivated with excellent attention to detail and ability to stay focused for long hours to manage accurate and effective production. Proven leader with safety-conscious nature and productive work ethic. Team player with the ability to accept feedback and stay calm under high stress situations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
GE Vernova
09.2021 - Current
- Repair customer equipment per procedure and training at power plants around the world.
- Follow GE and the customers safety policies.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
Service Technician
Blossman Gas
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
- Demonstrated increased knowledge of company products and equipment.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Install and service water heaters, dryers, ranges/stoves, fireplace logs and generators. Explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Record and report daily time.
- Report any conflicts to Supervisor.
- Adjust to daily work scope changes as needed.
Tanker Driver
GWAR
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Performed regular inspections and reported issues to company mechanics.
- Picked up wastewater in Lawrenceville, GA and transported and dropped it in Washington, GA
- Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
Service Technician
North GA Propane
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
- Demonstrated increased knowledge of company products and equipment.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Install and service water heaters, dryers, ranges/stoves, fireplace logs and generators. Explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Report any conflicts to Supervisor.
- Adjust to daily work scope changes as needed.
- Record and report daily time.
Service Technician
Blossman Gas
10.2011 - 10.2017
- Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
- Demonstrated increased knowledge of company products and equipment.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Install and service water heaters, dryers, ranges/stoves, fireplace logs and generators. Explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Record and report daily time.
- Report any conflicts to Supervisor.
- Adjust to daily work scope changes as needed.
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
10.2009 - 10.2011
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following all regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in paperwork.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers, giving updated information, including estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
- Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
- Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Tool/Machine Technician and Operator
Continental Plastics
03.1997 - 10.2009
- Correctly performed all duties using the mill, lathe and surface grinder.
- Safely performed changeovers of 10-to-25 ton molds into specified presses for change in product.
- Identified areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings and made recommendations to shift lead.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Extended life of equipment and maintained consistent performance with regular cleaning, lubrication and basic maintenance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Made any necessary repairs to molds as needed.
Education
GED -
Lanier Technical College Adult Learning Center
Gainesville, GA01.2003
Skills
- Proficient in tool set up
- Proficient in ability to use and read micrometers and calipers
- Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office applications
- Can maintain specified tolerance and immediately stop/refrain production if out of tolerance conditions occur
- Can ensure cleanliness and orderliness within work area
- Recognized for quality work and perfect safety record
- Bucket Class
- Advanced Bucket Class
- Pin Drilling Class
- Tenon Peening Qualification
- Tie Wire Brazing Qualification
Timeline
Machinist
GE Vernova
09.2021 - Current
Service Technician
Blossman Gas
11.2019 - 08.2021
Tanker Driver
GWAR
05.2019 - 11.2019
Service Technician
North GA Propane
10.2017 - 05.2019
Service Technician
Blossman Gas
10.2011 - 10.2017
Truck Driver
Werner Enterprises
10.2009 - 10.2011
Tool/Machine Technician and Operator
Continental Plastics
03.1997 - 10.2009
GED -
Lanier Technical College Adult Learning Center
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