Dakota Erfle
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Highly organized supervisor and mechanic with background in repair and maintenance of Railroad Heavy Equipment. Bringing reputation for policy compliance and protocol adherence with 10 years of experience. Advanced technical skills and aptitude for blueprint interpretation. Skilled at troubleshooting and diagnosing issues with heavy equipment and machinery. Talented problem-solver with strong technical acumen in reading and understanding manuals, drawings and repair diagrams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Tamper Assembly
Plasser American
11.2022 - Current
- Checked production goods and reported deficiencies.
- Worked directly with QA personnel to identify and correct defects.
- Trained 4 assemblers and provided adequate knowledge about tamping unit processes.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Enhanced processes by pinpointing bottlenecks and working with supervisor to resolve.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Assisted engineering teams in updated documents on processes and parts utilized in rebuilds.
Rebuild Mechanic
Plasser American
09.2019 - 11.2022
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Assessed and tore down parts such as pumps, motors and cylinders in different pieces of equipment.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Fabricated and installed custom parts and components to meet specific equipment needs.
- Inspected and tested heavy equipment components to certify proper operation and safety.
- Reassembled and tested equipment after repairs to verify function and performance.
- Operated overhead and remote control cranes in according to safety processes and established procedures.
- Compared current tooling, equipment and component dimensions and performance against original technical documentation to detect inconsistencies and performance lags.
- Cross-trained in Tamper assembly, Axle and Truck assembly, and Stabilizer assembly to help team meet production needs.
Diesel Engineman | Diesel Engine Mechanic
United States Navy
01.2015 - 04.2018
- Oversee diesel engines, which are used to power the ship and generate electricity.
- Clean and maintain diesel engines and parts.
- Operating and maintaining desalinization plants used to make fresh water from seawater.
- Replacing parts used with diesel engines.
- Operating and servicing refrigeration plants and air conditioning systems.
- Keeping records of all engine statistics.
Education
Computer Science
ECPI
Virginia Beach, VAHigh School Diploma -
Deep Creek High School
Chesapeake, VA07.2012
Skills
- Production enhancement
- Logistics
- Quality control guidelines
- Mechanical Blueprint reading
- Rebuilding of equipment
- Problem-Solving
- Maintenance and Repair
- Inspection skills
- Installing equipment
- Rigging
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Overhauling systems
Timeline
Head of Tamper Assembly
Plasser American
11.2022 - Current
Rebuild Mechanic
Plasser American
09.2019 - 11.2022
Diesel Engineman | Diesel Engine Mechanic
United States Navy
01.2015 - 04.2018
Computer Science
ECPI
High School Diploma -
Deep Creek High School