Austin McMillan
Maintenance Specialist
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Safety-minded Maintenance Specialist desiring to offer expertise gained over a 4 and a half-year career and take on a challenging new role. Well-versed in railway operations, railcar maintenance, and AAR/FRA requirements. Good teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills. 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
Maintenance Specialist
TTX Company
Jacksonville, FL
05.2018 - Current
- Facilitated communication between host railroad and TTX employees to organize operations and maximize safety.
- Completed upkeep on rail yard and performed maintenance tasks on railcars.
- Conducted preventive maintenance procedures and basic repairs on equipment.
- Conducted detailed inspections of railcars to identify malfunctions or damages.
- Performed Class 1 brake tests.
- Recorded physical and digital documentation of Class 1 brake tests, repairs, and "bad ordered" railcars.
- Handled inventory consumption and documentation.
- Operated powered industrial equipment daily.
- Performed repairs on railcars with the following: oxy-fuel cutting torch, welding equipment, and various power/hand tools.
Production Welder
Allstate Steel Company Inc. Of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Monitored work area and equipment functionality and reported safety issues to management for effective resolution.
- Worked with 3:1 argon-to-carbon ratio to produce welds with minimal spatter and optimum bead appearance.
- Created high-quality welds using flux cored arc welding (FCAW) and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW).
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead, and flat positions.
- Operated drill press to bore holes through metal workpieces.
- Built new product assemblies according to specifications and company production standards.
- Changed wire, gas tanks, and tools to meet different production demands.
- Bolted, clamped, and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Interpreted written assembly drawings and work instructions to properly complete tasks.
- Able to pass ultrasonic welding tests
Education
Professional Welder - Welding
Tulsa Welding School
Jacksonville, FL12.2017
High School Diploma -
Abeka Academy
Pensacola, FL05.2015
Skills
- Safe Work Practices, Guidelines, and Protocols
- Vehicle and Forklift Safety
- Effective Team Communication
- Professional Relationships
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Interpreting Technical Documentation
- Daily Record Keeping
- Freight Car Inspection Proficiency
- Quality Assurance
- Welding and Bolting
Timeline
Maintenance Specialist
TTX Company
05.2018 - Current
Production Welder
Allstate Steel Company Inc. Of Jacksonville
02.2018 - 05.2018
Professional Welder - Welding
Tulsa Welding School
High School Diploma -
Abeka Academy
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