Brandon McQuarrie is an experienced mechanical technician with over 6 years of experience in industrial maintenance. He has extensive experience maintaining and repairing conveyor systems and other industrial equipment as a mechanical maintenance technician at US Steel from 2010 to present. He has qualifications in welding, pipefitting, industrial mechanics, confined space entry, and as a certified forklift operator. He is looking to use his skills and experience to efficiently carry out maintenance tasks for a new company.

1. Brandon A. McQuarrie
41 Justice Dr. Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 520-5867 • bamcquarrie@aol.com
Objective
Experienced Mechanical Technician with over 6 years of experience in an industrial
environment, looking to use my experience to carry out tasks with efficiency,
professionalism, and cost effectiveness for your company.
Key Qualifications
 Certified Mechanic with trouble shooting, installing, and repair knowledge of conveyer
systems
 Qualified Maintenance Inspector
 Overseen all conveyor belt operations for 18 months at the blast furnace for iron making
 OSHA Certified fork truck operator
 Certified 6G welder and Oxygen Acetylene cutting
 Qualified Pipe Fitter
Work Experience
Mechanical Maintenance Technician, US Steel 2010 – Present
 Completed projects with minimal guidance showing a proactive attitude to minimize
equipment downtime and lost production capability
 Experienced in the use of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and hydraulic tool to repair
equipment.
 Operated fork trucks, hydraulic scissor lifts, and Man Reach platforms.
 Assisted in maintaining an accurate inventory of parts, and all paperwork such as
records, maintenance logs, manuals, drawings, etc.
 Followed all US Steel and OSHA safety, health, and environmental rules and guidelines
which led to zero accidents or injuries in my 15 plus years with the company
 Replaced, repaired, and installed new piping systems for hydraulic, pneumatic, steam
driven systems.
 Experienced in structural iron working
 Confined space entry trained
 Gas rescue team
Heavy Equipment Operator,USSteel 2009 - 2010
 Operation of large front end loaders
 Back hoe
 Large fork truck
Machine Operator Coke Ovens,USSteel 2004 - 2009
 Operation of larry car
 Filled all ovens with proper amounts of coal
Benchman/Lidman,US Steel 2001 - 2004
 Assisted pusher machine in coke oven production
 Assisted larry car operation for coke oven production

2. Production Worker,Hy-Dac 1998 - 2001
 Production and loading of rubber covered rollers into a steam machine
 Use of 3, 5, 10 ton hoist
 Operation of fork truck
 Use of sand blaster
Sergeant,USMC 1994 - 1998
 Primary training consisted of learning all aspects of demolition
 Chemical warfare
 Survival tactics
 Supervised personnel in daily training activities
 Maintenance of weapons, living quarters and ground facilities
 Completed action reports for training schedules and evaluations
 Education
Education
Occupational Certificate 2011 - 2015
Southwestern Illinois College
 Industrial Mechanics
 Graduated with a 3.9 GPA
 Concentration in Industrial Mechanics
 Completed an 18 month apprenticeship
 Introduction to machine trades
 Intermediate machining
USMC 1996
 Entry level management training
Accomplishments
US Steel 2001 - 2015
 Appointed to Cokeoven vicing foreman
 Appointed to the position of conveyer belt system inspector
 Never had an injury, or call off in my 15 plus years at the Steel Mill
Marine Corps 1994 - 1998
 Awarded meritorious mast for outstanding service as an E-3
 Meritiously promoted to E-4
 Received a letter of appreciation commanding officer, 9TH engineer support
battalion

3. References
Jason Chism, Local 50 union president (618) 972-8610
Daniel Rhyne, US Steel mechanic (618) 334-0423
Ronald Mueller, US Steel Area Manager, (618) 779-5699