Elijah Brown
Dallas
Summary
Dynamic Machining Technologist and Machine Shop Lead with extensive experience at EPRI, excelling in CNC programming and precision machining. Proven track record in production planning and employee training, ensuring quality standards and timely project completion. Adept at troubleshooting and interpreting schematics, driving operational efficiency and team productivity. Committed to fostering a safe and collaborative work environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Technologist - Machine Shop Lead
EPRI
04.2021 - Current
- Used Microsoft 365 on regular basis and developed proficiency.
- Modified, maintained, or repaired machining equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
- Managed and directed all machining personnel in regards to all jobs and potential work that flows through the EPRI machine shop.
- Programmed and operated various types of machinery including CNC lathes and CNC Mills.
- Programmed and operated various types of EDM machinery including Wire EDM's, Sinker EDM's, Small Hole Drilling EDM's and Portable EDM's.
- Proficient in manual machining, including manual mills and manual lathes.
- Responsible for Design work and part modeling, including assemblies and various types of fixture designs.
- Conferred with engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues.
- Created drawings and specifications for prototypes, production products and testing procedures.
- Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Responsible for scheduling, purchasing and the delegation of work.
- Provided evaluations on machining subordinates.
- Responsible for quality inspections on all parts leaving the EPRI machine shop.
- GD&T
- Trained in operation of the Keyence Optical Comparator.
- Responsible for coordinating with engineers and Project Managers to obtain the desired outcome for their projects.
- Purchasing Materials
- Quoting work
- Forklift
- Overhead Crane and Rigging
- CNC Machines including multi tool lathes and mills.
- EDM machines including Wire, Sinker, Small Hole Drilling and Portable Plunge.
- Shop Management
- 5S certified
- Coordinated inventory supplies and equipment to maximize team productivity.
- Manual machining
Sr. Machining Technician
EPRI
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Worked as an assistant to the Machine Shop Lead, handling all roles and responsibilities of the machine shop lead when he was out of the office.
- Responsible for ensuring all jobs were completed in a timely manner by the deadline given from the customer.
- Ensured all parts met quality standards given by the customer.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Everyday machine maintenance.
- Solidworks and Solidcam designs for part modeling and manufacturing.
- Customer service.
- Modified, maintained, or repaired machining equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Programmed and operated various types of machinery including CNC lathes and CNC Mills.
- Programmed and operated various types of EDM machinery including Wire EDM's, Sinker EDM's, Small Hole Drilling EDM's and Portable EDM's.
- Proficient in manual machining, including manual mills and manual lathes.
- Responsible for Design work and part modeling, including assemblies and various types of fixture designs.
- Conferred with engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues.
- Created drawings and specifications for prototypes, production products and testing procedures.
- Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- GD&T
- Trained in operation of the Keyence Optical Comparator.
- Responsible for coordinating with engineers and Project Managers to obtain the desired outcome for their projects.
- Forklift
- Overhead Crane and Rigging
- CNC Machines including multi tool lathes and mills.
- EDM machines including Wire, Sinker, Small Hole Drilling and Portable Plunge.
- 5S certified
- Manual machining
Machining Technician
EPRI
12.2015 - 03.2019
- I worked as an assistant to the machine shop lead, handling all roles and responsibilities in his absence.
- I was responsible for ensuring all machining deadlines were met that I was assigned with.
- CNC machining including CNC mills and Lathes.
- Wire EDM, Sinker EDM, Small Hole Drilling EDM and Portable Plunge EDM.
- Manual Machining.
- Forklift
- Overhead Crane
- Machine Maintenance
- Customer Service
Lab Technician
DCR Workforce
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Forklift operation
- Crane operation
- Supporting test set up and maintenance.
EMT-B
Gaston County Emergency Medical Services
12.2009 - 12.2015
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to communicate patient needs with accuracy and speed using hospital and medical codes.
Machine Operator
Ramsey Products
04.2006 - 03.2015
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Forklift Certified
- Okuma CNC Lathe
- Manual milling machine.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- GD&T
Education
GED -
Gaston College
Dallas, NCBachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Gaston College
Dallas, NC05-2029
Skills
- CNC programming
- Production planning
- Microsoft office
- Health and safety
- Employee training
- Precision machining
- Measurement tools
- Part inspection
- Logistics
- Blueprint reading
- Schematic interpretation
- Troubleshooting
- Drawing creation
- Fanuc controls
- Project management
Accomplishments
- Successfully managed the EPRI Machine Shop for 5 years.
- Quality error rate is less than 1% for the 2025 calendar year.
- Increased the amount of piece parts produced by 33% so far in the 2025 calendar year.
- Increased the amount of overall jobs received in the 2025 calendar year by 20%.
Timeline
Technologist - Machine Shop Lead
EPRI
04.2021 - Current
Sr. Machining Technician
EPRI
03.2019 - 03.2021
Machining Technician
EPRI
12.2015 - 03.2019
Lab Technician
DCR Workforce
03.2015 - 12.2015
EMT-B
Gaston County Emergency Medical Services
12.2009 - 12.2015
Machine Operator
Ramsey Products
04.2006 - 03.2015
GED -
Gaston College
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Gaston College