Auston Garrison
Muscatine,IA
Summary
Detail-oriented Compliance And Quality Specialist with a background in welding, fabrication, and railcar manufacturing. Experienced in quality inspections, regulatory compliance, blueprint interpretation, employee training, and final product release. Trusted to support FRA inspections and audits while maintaining high safety and quality standards. Known for strong attention to detail, dependability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance And Quality Specialist
Union Tank Car Company
Muscatine, Iowa
05.2024 - Current
- Perform final inspections and release railcars while ensuring compliance with company, customer, and FRA requirements.
- Inspect completed work using engineering drawings, specifications, and quality procedures.
- Assist management during FRA inspections and internal/external audits.
- Serve as a Level III Employee Vision Testing Designee.
- Perform in-process audits and help identify and resolve quality concerns before final release.
- Train and mentor employees on inspection procedures and quality standards.
- Promote safe work practices while supporting production and continuous improvement initiatives.
Fabrication Welder
CTS Trailers
Muscatine, Iowa
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Interpreted blueprints, weld symbols, and shop drawings to accurately fabricate steel components according to specifications.
- Performed MIG, TIG, and Flux-Core welding while maintaining quality standards and proper welding procedures.
- Operated forklifts and various equipment to support production efficiency and complete projects safely.
- Delivered high-quality workmanship while maintaining attention to detail, safety, and production goals.
Fabrication Welder
Hoffmann Inc
Muscatine, IA
07.2020 - 03.2023
- Read and interpret blueprints, weld diagrams, and shop drawings to fabricate steel components.
- Fabricated and assembled steel form parts to precise specifications.
- Performed MIG, TIG, Shielded Metal Arc (Stick), and Flux-Core welding processes.
- Verified measurements and maintained tight tolerances throughout fabrication.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship while meeting production deadlines.
Education
Muscatine High School
Muscatine, IASkills
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- Process control
- Final Inspection & Railcar Release
- Regulatory Compliance (FRA)
- Blueprint & Engineering Drawing Interpretation
- Welding Inspection
- Customer relationship management
- Quality procedures
- Fabrication & Metalworking
- Root Cause Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Employee Training
- Safety Compliance
- Documentation & Recordkeeping
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Compliance And Quality Specialist
Union Tank Car Company
05.2024 - Current
Fabrication Welder
CTS Trailers
03.2023 - 04.2024
Fabrication Welder
Hoffmann Inc
07.2020 - 03.2023
Muscatine High School