DANIEL HERAN
Paragould,AR
Summary
Railcar welder and fabricator with approximately 7 years of hands-on welding experience spanning railcar manufacturing, repair, fabrication, and assembly. Experienced in MIG/MCAW/FCAW and hardwire welding across all positions, with carbon steel, stainless steel, and stainless-to-carbon applications. Strong background in rail tank cars, structural and component repair, head assembly, pipe and head welding, valve installation, torque-controlled assembly, and fabrication. Current Trinity Rail employee with experience at both Jonesboro, Arkansas and Shell Rock, Iowa, including prior Lead experience at Shell Rock. Skilled at reading prints and specifications, maintaining quality standards, and completing work safely and efficiently.
Experienced in welding and fabrication with a strong background in railcar repair, demonstrating proficiency in MIG, FCAW, and hardwire welding across various positions. At Trinity Rail, responsibilities include performing structural repairs on rail tank cars, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Previously led operations at Shell Rock location, coordinating production efforts while maintaining high safety and quality expectations. Skilled in CNC machine operation and blueprint interpretation, contributing to efficient manufacturing processes and minimizing downtime through effective troubleshooting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder / Railcar Repair & Fabrication
Trinity Rail / Trinity Industries
Jonesboro, AR
- Current
- Prior Lead experience at the Shell Rock, Iowa location; currently employed at Trinity Rail in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
- Perform welding, fabrication, repair, and modification work on rail tank cars and other railcar equipment in a production and repair environment.
- Weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and stainless-to-carbon joints using MIG/FCAW and hardwire processes across all welding positions.
- Perform structural and component repairs involving railcar sills, draft-pocket areas, jackets, patches, and damaged or corroded sections.
- Remove damaged or corroded material, prepare and fit replacement material, and complete welded repairs to restore component integrity.
- Work around pressurized and non-pressurized rail equipment while following established safety, quality, and production requirements.
- Use come-alongs, jacks, tie-downs, hand tools, and power tools to position, align, fit, and repair components.
- Inspect completed work for fit-up, weld quality, penetration, appearance, and compliance with job requirements.
- Previously served as a Lead at the Shell Rock, Iowa location, supporting work coordination and maintaining production, quality, and safety expectations.
- Currently perform welding and railcar repair responsibilities at the Jonesboro, Arkansas location.
Welder 3 / Head Assembly
The Greenbrier Companies
Marmaduke, AR
02.2019 - 04.2022
- Performed MIG/MCAW/FCAW welding across 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G positions while maintaining required weld quality and workmanship standards.
- Worked in the head assembly area, performing required welding on pipes and heads and assembling components for railcar installation.
- Read and followed blueprints, prints, specifications, oral instructions, and written work requirements to complete assemblies accurately.
- Assembled and installed valves and related hardware, including gaskets, bolts, and nuts, according to specified procedures.
- Used torque tools to tighten valves and related fasteners to required torque specifications.
- Performed required lubrication of valves, fasteners, and applicable components during assembly.
- Completed installation and assembly of the finished head onto the railcar, ensuring proper fit, alignment, and component placement.
- Performed cleaning, repair, fabrication, and mechanical tasks within assigned production requirements while maintaining attention to detail.
- Selected and used appropriate equipment and tools for welding, cutting, gouging, assembly, and safe entry into work areas.
- Worked independently and as part of a production team while consistently following safety requirements and meeting project deadlines.
Data Entry Clerk
Majuro Hospital
Majuro
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Entered, reviewed, and maintained high-volume data from source documents while following established system requirements and procedures.
- Prepared information for entry, verified completeness, identified discrepancies, and coordinated corrections with team members.
- Performed data audits and corrections to maintain accurate and reliable records.
- Provided clerical and administrative support, including typing, faxing, application processing, and related office functions.
- Maintained accuracy and efficiency while managing daily data-entry responsibilities and established quality requirements.
CNC Machinist
GMT Corporation
Waverly, IA
04.2022
- Set up and operated CNC machines and machining centers to manufacture metallic and nonmetallic parts in accordance with specifications and production requirements.
- Read blueprints, sketches, and manuals to determine dimensions, tolerances, and machining sequences, supporting accurate finished parts.
- Worked with engineers, toolmakers, and project leaders to troubleshoot machining and assembly issues and minimize downtime.
- Measured, marked, and scribed materials to establish machining reference points and maintain dimensional accuracy.
- Selected, aligned, and secured fixtures, cutting tools, and materials on mills, lathes, grinders, and related equipment.
- Calculated and adjusted machine controls for speed, feed, coolant flow, depth, and angle of cut to support efficient machining.
- Entered and edited computerized machine-control data and performed trial runs to verify machine settings and programmed operations.
- Monitored machine operation, identified malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions, and adjusted controls as necessary.
- Inspected finished workpieces for conformance to specifications and quality requirements.
Fabricator
- Prepared, measured, cut, fitted, assembled, repaired, and welded metal components for fabrication projects.
- Used hand and power tools to prepare materials and complete accurate fit-up and assembly.
- Maintained attention to dimensions, workmanship, weld quality, and safe work practices.
- Previous Experience
- Approximately 2 years
Education
Associate of Arts Degree - Liberal Arts, Business
College of the Marshall Islands
Associate of Arts Degree - Business, Management and Marketing
College of the Marshall Islands
Skills
- MIG / MCAW / FCAW / Hardwire Welding
- 1G–5G Welding Positions
- Carbon & Stainless Steel
- Stainless-to-Carbon Welding
- Railcar & Tank-Car Repair
- Head Assembly
- Pipe & Head Welding
- Valve Assembly & Installation
- Torque Tools
- Gaskets, Bolts & Nuts
- Lubrication
- Fabrication & Fit-Up
- CNC Machine Operation
- Blueprint / Print & Specification Interpretation
- Quality Inspection
- Hand & Power Tools
- Safety & Production Procedures
- MIG welding
- FCAW welding
- Railcar repair
- Blueprint reading
- CNC operation
- Metal fabrication
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality inspection
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Time management
- Welding
- Safety equipment usage
- Parts fabrication
- Welding procedure specification
- Reweld application
- Machine adjustment
- Critical thinking
LANGUAGES
Title: WELDER FABRICATOR RAILCAR REPAIR
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Title: WELDER FABRICATOR RAILCAR REPAIR
Personal Information
Title: WELDER FABRICATOR RAILCAR REPAIR
Timeline
CNC Machinist
GMT Corporation
04.2022
Welder 3 / Head Assembly
The Greenbrier Companies
02.2019 - 04.2022
Data Entry Clerk
Majuro Hospital
04.2016 - 06.2018
Fabricator
Welder / Railcar Repair & Fabrication
Trinity Rail / Trinity Industries
- Current
Associate of Arts Degree - Liberal Arts, Business
College of the Marshall Islands
Associate of Arts Degree - Business, Management and Marketing
College of the Marshall Islands