Brian Clarkston

3970 Klais Dr
Clarkston, MI 48348

brian.clarkston@gmail.com
(248) 917-2720

Seeking to become a valued asset, gaining valuable knowledge, and

experience, while utilizing my existing skills and acquiring those new.

Experience
RHK Technology

Engineering Assistant, Atomic Force Microscopy

Troy, MI
Feb 2014 Apr 2015

Design, documentation, and production of cryogenic ultra-high vacuum scanning probe microscopes
with atomic resolution, for a variety of university, government, and private customers in the
biomedical, alternative energy, materials science, and computing research fields. Solidworks CAD for
part and assembly modeling, generating draftings for machine shop use, bills of material for
production staff, and exploded views for technician assembly. Precision prototyping of microscope
and accessory parts using a Bridgeport mill, CNC mill, laser cutter. Clean room compliance during
inventory and final assembly of systems. Production tracking, preparing orders for purchasing,
participating in production meetings as a trusted source.

Allegra Printing

Bindery Operator

Clawson, MI
Apr 2013 Feb 2014

Finishing operations of printed orders with the set-up and operation of various bindery machines.
Occasional offset press printing. Quality control, collection of samples for order file, coordination with
sales representatives and graphics, as well as expediting orders to meet customer deadlines.
Database access for viewing of work order requirements; time due, printing shipment labels and
packing slips. Shipping and receiving with UPS, DHL, FedEx, USPS and company van delivery.
Inspecting receipts to verify vendor packing lists in addition to composing purchase orders for
outsourced work.

MJC Tool & Machine

Machinist Apprentice

Clinton Twp, MI
Apr 2012 - Apr 2013

Precision metalworking using a Bridgeport mill, lathe, boring mill, and horizontal band-saw. Some
CNC for Bridgeport locating and motion. Completion of metal details to customer specification by
blueprints and shop drawings. Regular inspection of fabricated parts with calipers, scale, and test
fitting bolts and pins.

Personal Instruction

Mathematics & Physics Tutor

O.U. Campus

Personalized supplemental instruction to students in classes including multivariable calculus,

differential equations, linear algebra, logic and proofs, real analysis, algebra and introductory physics,
astrophysics, nuclear physics, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.

Oakland University

Grader, Lab Monitor

Dept. of Mathematics
Oct 2010 - Apr 2011

Grading selected homework problems for Calculus II classes, maintaining a database of student
scores. Monitoring a computer lab, assisting students with software issues.

US Census Bureau

Enumerator

Lake Orion, MI
Apr 2010 - May 2010

Visiting of regional households to gather residency information and complete Census forms ensuring
accurate Congressional appropriations. Fingerprinting for the FBI, of incoming Census employees

Beaumont Hospitals

Bindery Clerk

Troy, MI
June 2007 - Dec 2008

Finishing operations of print orders. Inventory and ordering of printer and paper supplies. Receiving
and database entry of print orders through mail, email and phone.

Education
Oakland University
2007 - Present

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science with Major in Mathematics and minor in Physics

Member; Society of Physics Students, Oakland University chapter

Lake Orion H.S.

College credits granted by Oakland University for AP exams in cellular biology, ecology, Calculus I
and II, calculus-based mechanics, electromagnetism, & environmental science

2003-2007

Affiliations
TechShop Detroit
Member since Jan 2013

Trained and licensed for the use of their vertical mill, 3-axis CNC, laser cutter, MIG welder, water-jet
cutter, injection mold press & 3D printer. Use of Solidworks, Inventor, and AutoCAD, and CAD/CAM
software, for draftings and dimensioning of parts, creation of blueprints and files for shop use, as well
as for minor alterations of existing part designs.
Past and current projects include: Replication of the CoreXY motion controller design from MIT, for an
eventual selective laser sintering machine. Machining of a Webster model engine to use powering a
generator for portable phone charging.