Andrew Ramos
Pueblo West,CO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Carman
Colorado & Wyoming Railway
08.2017 - Current
- Inspected components such as bearings, gaskets and coupler assemblies to determine necessary repairs.
- Performed speedy and accurate inbound, in-process and outbound inspections of [Number] railcars per shift.
- Followed company safety rules and procedures to protect team members and equipment.
- Maintained high standards of quality for work performed in accordance with regulatory and customer demands.
- Removed locomotives, car mechanical units or other components using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars and cutting torches.
- Maintained tight schedules by coordinating and completing efficient repairs.
- Replaced and repaired defective piping, valves, air brake pistons and [Type] to maintain optimal performance of railcars.
- Tested and repaired hydraulic systems using [Type] and [Type] equipment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Aligned car sides for installation of car ends and crossties using width gauges, turnbuckles and wrenches.
Welder
Colorado Fire Sprinkler
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
- Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
- Collaborated with engineers and designers to create new parts and assemblies.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Replaced faulty parts and components in soldering process.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Welder/Welding Fabricator
Vision Mechanical
12.2016 - 04.2017
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Developed welding processes to improve coherence, accuracy and precision of welds.
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
Education
Welding Associate Degree -
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO04.2016
High School Diploma -
South High School
Pueblo, CO05.2015
Skills
- Production and Processing
- Coupling and Uncoupling
- Equipment Testing
- Repairs and Maintenance
- Safety Protocols
- Administration and Management
- Steel Fabrication
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inbound and Outbound Inspections
- Safety Regulations
- Parts Replacement
- Remote Office Availability
- Self-Directed
- Decision-Making
- Analytical Thinking
Timeline
Carman
Colorado & Wyoming Railway
08.2017 - Current
Welder
Colorado Fire Sprinkler
04.2017 - 08.2017
Welder/Welding Fabricator
Vision Mechanical
12.2016 - 04.2017
Welding Associate Degree -
Pueblo Community College
High School Diploma -
South High School
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