Braxton Pandiani
Summary
Talented fabrication welder with experience in inspecting and repairing railcars and locomotives. Crew leader who can also work well in a crew to ensure task are completed safely and efficiently. All while having the skills, experience, and drive to learn and maintain a company’s expectations, and exceed those expectations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Fabricator Crew Leader
Southern Pride Mill Service & Fabrication
Belmont
02.2021 - Current
- Preformed safety inspections on railcars and locomotives under contractor at Nucor-Yamato steel mill
- Led crew to ensure timely and safe completion of tasks for myself and team members, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency
- Identified and resolved safety issues, implementing effective fabrication solutions to enhance workplace safety
- Repaired and replaced knuckles, couplers, draft gears, trucks, springs, wheels, rollers, and donuts on locomotives and railcars to ensure operational reliability
- Fabricated safety rails and steps on locomotives
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Operated welding equipment and tools to meet project specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate assembly.
- Operated boom trucks, forklifts, man baskets, and overhead shop cranes
- Conducted routine maintenance on asphalt plants to ensure optimal functionality.
Education
South Point High School
Belmont, NCSome College (No Degree) - Business
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SCSkills
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Welding equipment operation
- Safety protocol compliance
- Inspect railcar and locomotive couplers, draft gears, handrails, steps, trucks, wheels, and springs
- Ability to operate forklifts, boom trucks, man baskets, and shop overhead cranes
- Leadership
- Quick learner
- Team collaboration
- Part fabrication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Welding Fabricator Crew Leader
Southern Pride Mill Service & Fabrication
02.2021 - Current
South Point High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business
University of South Carolina