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Dawn Neal

Dawn Neal

Morris,IL

Summary

I am looking for a position where I may utilize my skillset obtained working with locomotives, that will also allow me to lengthen my knowledge and skills, within this field.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Material Manager

Columbia Rail, LLC
09.2018 - 06.2024
  • Handled all shipping/receiving of parts.
  • Used Excel to enter new parts/track parts used to maintain accurate inventory. Assigned inventory locations.
  • Maintain/Create documents in Excel. Word. PowerPoint. One Drive. Microsoft Office.
  • Monitor/Track incoming deliveries/orders from venders.
  • Handle core returns including verifying returns coming from multiple locations.
  • Typed up locomotive defects. data load sheets. air brake valve lists. air box component C/O forms. load test records. etc.
  • Pulled all filters/parts etc. for upcoming Locomotive PM's & defect work. Replaced inventory as needed.
  • Placed blue flag/lock out tracks.
  • Changed Locomotive filters Air. Oil. Fuel. Carbody.
  • Performed wheel inspections & documented reports.
  • Some experience with identifying brake shoes that are B/O & replacing them.
  • Check Hyatt boxes & journal boxes.
  • Check Traction Motor brushes.
  • Inspect steps. handrails. catwalk. cab. for defects.
  • Removing/prepping Loco prior to sanding/paint.
  • Locomotive sanding w/DA Sanders using various grits.
  • Some experience with bondo.
  • Some experience with prepping pressure pot & have used pressure pot 2x to paint loco from the belt down.
  • Hand roll/fine paint on catwalks. fine hand painting.
  • Collect oil samples & ship them out.
  • Maintain all locomotive files year to year.
  • Travel out of state for Contract PM's.

Education

High School Diploma -

Morris Community High School
Morris, IL

Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL

Skills

  • Excellent organization skill
  • Ability to wrench & use numerous tools
  • Ability to lift above 70 lbs
  • Able to problem solve
  • Able to know when I don't know & to find a solution
  • Work well independently & with others

Timeline

Material Manager

Columbia Rail, LLC
09.2018 - 06.2024

High School Diploma -

Morris Community High School

Joliet Junior College
Dawn Neal