Dave Johnston
Ozark,MO
Summary
Welder offering a high level of craftsmanship and dedication to customer satisfaction and product quality. Talented Structural Metal Worker with 9 years experience fabricating and assembling structural metal products.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Technician
Doing Steel
02.2024 - Current
- Resolved mechanical issues using both technical and manual skills.
- Assembled and disassembled equipment to perform repairs and maintenance.
- Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct issues.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to easily locate repairing tools and equipment.
- Monitored equipment performance to confirm proper and efficient function.
- Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.
- Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects, and determine appropriate repairs.
- Followed guidelines while performing maintenance and repairs to prevent work-related injuries.
- Ensured safe working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Implemented preventive maintenance measures to decrease emergent issues.
- Kept detailed records of repairs and maintenance for reference in future work.
Mechanic Fabricator Welder
R.t.r. Co
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- 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.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of trailers.
- Completed full trailer inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
Conductor/Breakman/Switchman
Burlingotn Northern Santa Fe
05.2014 - 02.2022
- Safely conducted train operations in Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota
- Proficient in taking and receiving directives track warrants, track and time via the radio
- Switched out cars safely in the yard
- Performed breakman's duties on the ground including spotting, pulling, and picking up various cars at various industries.
Welder
Doing Steel
03.2008 - 05.2014
- Fabricated, welded, painted and loaded various structural steel components (mainly beams and columns)
- Cut, ground and deburred frames
- Proficient with rosebud to pre-heat thick materials up to specifications
- Planned and laid out work from blueprints
- Painted and applied protective coatings to various parts.
Welder
Trinity Rail LLC
06.2005 - 03.2008
- Operated hand and power tools and heavy machinery safely
- Maneuvered, installed an completed under-frame units into proper positions on the jig
- Welded mild steel in various positions on various rail cars such as gondolas, max-gons, and super gons
- Safely operated over head crane
- Riveted drilled and safely handled aluminium rail cars
- Used a torch to hot bend materials.
Education
High School Diploma - general studies
Slater high School
Slater, MO01.2001
Skills
- Welder tig and mig stainless aluminum and mild steel
- Drill press use
- Safety-minded worker
- Fork lift operator
- Over head crane operator (5 to SO ton capactiy)
- Jib crane operator
- Chop saw operator
- Marvel saw operator
- Break and shear operator
Timeline
Mechanical Technician
Doing Steel
02.2024 - Current
Mechanic Fabricator Welder
R.t.r. Co
02.2022 - 02.2024
Conductor/Breakman/Switchman
Burlingotn Northern Santa Fe
05.2014 - 02.2022
Welder
Doing Steel
03.2008 - 05.2014
Welder
Trinity Rail LLC
06.2005 - 03.2008
High School Diploma - general studies
Slater high School
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