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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Collin Armstrong

Lima,OH

Summary

With over 4 years in the rail industry, with Eagle Railcar, I excel in train operations and safety training development. My proactive approach led to enhanced maintenance protocols and safety compliance. Skilled in welding and problem solving in order to repair, Railcars. I'm currently with Switch crew full time for the past 3 months. I'm Eager to tackle this opportunity. I feel like i would be a fabulous asset to CSX.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mobile Repair Technician

Eagle Railcar
Cairo, Ohio
06.2022 - Current
  • Been a Mobile Repair Technician for the last 4 years. I can repair just about anything to a train car. I recently just switch roles at my job facility to my wife getting pregnant with our 1st child! So in turn, I'm still working for Eagle I switched to still being full time as a Switchman! I currently have been doing this for the last 3 months! I have well over 4 years experience in the Rail Industry and I would love to advance my knowledge going forward with your company! I feel I would be a fabulous asset as well!
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations during repairs.
  • Logged repair activities by customer and tracked metrics hours, supplies and results by customer.
  • Developed preventive maintenance plans for mobile devices.
  • Utilized specialized tools to troubleshoot complex hardware issues.
  • Followed manufacturer guidelines when performing repairs or upgrades.

Assembly Line Leader

PPG Paints
Lima, OH
02.2017 - 05.2022
  • Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints.
  • Set up and adjusted machines and equipment to produce pre-determined results.
  • Resolved conflicts between personnel on the assembly line as they arose.
  • Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and safety regulations at all times.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wapakoneta High School
Wapakoneta, OH
05-2016

Certificate - Welding & Fabrication

Apollo Career Center
Shawnee, OH
05-2016

Skills

  • Switching cars
  • Train operations
  • Route planning
  • Overseeing deliveries
  • Managing yard switching
  • Maintaining safety
  • Making announcements
  • Welding codes and standards
  • Welding safety
  • Maintenance procedures
  • Excavation
  • Loading and unloading
  • Off-road vehicle operation
  • OSHA certification
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Safety policy writing
  • Safety training development
  • Lock out tag out programs
  • Safety hazards analysis

Accomplishments

  • welding
  • confined space
  • crane operator
  • ETC the list goes on

Certification

  • welding
  • backhoe
  • locomotive certified
  • Switchman Certified
  • also have my DOT

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mobile Repair Technician

Eagle Railcar
06.2022 - Current

Assembly Line Leader

PPG Paints
02.2017 - 05.2022

High School Diploma -

Wapakoneta High School

Certificate - Welding & Fabrication

Apollo Career Center
Collin Armstrong