James Burton has over 20 years of experience in engineering, maintenance, and production roles. He is proficient in various manufacturing processes including project management, logistics, robotics, welding, hydraulics, and quality assurance. His most recent role was as a project manager and designer for a mechanical division where he helped start up the new business, acquired customers, and managed projects. He has held roles such as maintenance team leader and department manager where he oversaw employees, logistics, and equipment maintenance.

1. James F Burton II
50 Lee Rd 2194 Phenix City, AL 36870
(705)392-7031 / jamesfburton@gmail.com
Objective Highly qualified Manager with over 20 years of diversified operations including
Engineering, Maintenance and Production seeking professional employment in a
responsible team oriented position.
Skill Summary Extensive Engineering, Maintenance, Production/automation experience.
Proven project management skills Capable of managing multiple projects
Simultaneously. Proficient Logistics Coordinator.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word Excel, PowerPoint, Project, AutoCAD, AutoCAD
Inventor Fusion and Solid Works Solid edge Modeling
Experienced in multiple areas of manufacturing processes to include:
- Project management - Capital RFA/CEA creation
- Material logistics - Machine Design/Fabrication
- Robotics -Welding Steel/Aluminum
- Hydraulics & Pneumatics - Machine layout and set up
- Problem Analysis - Quality Assurance/SPC
- Level II U.T. /M.T - Programming
Employment 11/15/2013-Present Alexanders/Brenford/Aqua-Jet
Experience (Environmental/Mechanical)
Project Manager/Designer New business startup for the mechanical Division including
Creating the business plan model, Employee hiring, new customer acquisition with job bidding,
Project management,Producing CAD concept drawings for various projects and employee
management. In charge of maintenance and machine improvement for Brenford sewer Hog Fleet
including parts acquisition,Research and development and management of repair crew. Vice
president/Designer for the Aqua jet Interceptor machine which includes product research and
Development, Product design, Prototyping and testing, Production fabrication shop management
including logistics of materials, employee oversight and CAD shop drawings for fabrication.
Test facility development to find quicker and easier methods of cleaning large diameter pipe.
Specific accomplishments include:
• Developed a dual nozzle design that has a patent pending
• Developed a dual pressure machine that has a patent pending
• Developed electronically controlled large diameter pipe cleaning
equipment to reduce employee train up and increase productivity
August 2011 – 11/12/2013 Chassix/DMI, Columbus GA
(Ductile Iron Foundry)
Project Manager: Responsible for planning and managing multiple projects
As well as creating and controlling the Capex budget. Also creating and
monitoring the maintenance budget to help reduce the R&M Budget. Machine

2. Design and production cell layout to increase cycle time efficiency.
Management of the Fabrication Shop including logistics of materials, employee
oversight and CAD shop drawings for fabrication.
Specific accomplishments include:
• Recreate the maintenance PM program to initiate 7i Program
• Controlled $8.4 million in Capital projects
• Reduced downtime and increased plant efficiency
April 2009 – August 2011 Powertech America, West Point, GA
(Advanced manufacturing Facility)
Maintenance Team Leader: Responsible for The creation and implication of the
PM Program, Supervision of 5Technicians. Maintenance of CNC, Robotic, Vision,
Testing, PLC Trouble shooting and program modification, CAD Machine design and
Fabrication, Advanced Automation and Controls.
November 2007 – April 2009 ICForm Columbus, GA
(Plastic injection Molding)
Department Manager: Employee Supervision, Material Logistics, Quality
Assurance, Machine Set up and maintenance, Robotic Programming,
Problem Analysis, Welding and fabrication of ongoing projects.
May 2005-2007 Eagle Grading &Construction
(General construction)
Heavy Equipment Operator and Maintenance: Equipment operation of
Skid steers, Front end loaders and back hoes. Welding and maintenance of equipment.
New employee Training.
September 2000-2005 US Army 121st
INF Airborne LRSU
(Infantry Airborne Special Operations)
Airborne Special Operations 2003 Deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
Worked with Secret service and Georgia State patrol in support of the Global Eight
Summit 2004.
June 1991-Febuary 2003 Intermet Columbus Foundries
(Ductile Iron foundry)
Non Destructive testing Team Leader: Responsible for 4 technicians
And meeting finishing line and production goals. Helped established
Procedures for QS9000 certification. Robot Programming, Machine setup and
Calibration. Performed setups for Magnetic Particle, Immersion and contact flaw
Inspection and resonance frequency systems. PLC trouble shooting and PC
Building.
Training Summary
■ 2002 Industrial Robotics and Electronics NRI School of Robotics
■ Ultrasonic Level II Krautkramer NDT
■ Magnetic Particle Level II Intermet
■ Statistical Process Control Intermet

3. ■ Kiazen Lean Manufacturing Intermet
■ CNC set up and Calibration Hyundai WIA
■ Siemens S7 Maintenance and Programming, Profibus Hyundai WIA
■ LRSU Leaders Course US Army)
■ OSUT US Army
■ Airborne School US Army
■ Advanced CQB Tactics MPRI
Certificates and
Awards
• Letter of Appreciation Office Of Naval Intelligence
• Certificate of Appreciation Chatham Metropolitan Police
• Certificate of Commendation Governor Sonny Perdue
• Global War on Terrorism Medal United States Army
• Combat Infantryman’s Badge United States Army
References Available upon request