Forrest Saunders

• Operated locomotives according to strict delivery and route schedules.
• Performed train inspections, tests and procedures, completed associated paperwork and identified and documented train equipment defects.
• Drove trains and operated engines and handled mechanical train operations.
• Conducted brake checks and general inspections before work.
• Conducted movement of rail cars and overall train and completed or verified air couplings and electrical connections between locomotives.
• Positioned train at originating station before scheduled departure time and performed switching assignments in cooperation with other departments.
• Coupled air brakes and electrical connections between trains.
• Interpreted various signals to start, stop and back-up train or set and release air brakes.
• Directed crew members by employing flag or hand signals, lantern and radio communications.
• Received and followed directions from train dispatchers.
• Inspected switches on daily basis.
• Upheld tight deadlines for delivery of freight.
• Operated controls to activate track switches and traffic signals.

• Assisted in the safe operation of trains, checked for proper equipment and ensured compliance with Federal Railroad Administration regulations.
• Monitored train speed to ensure adherence to schedules and safety regulations.
• Conducted inspections of railcars for defects and reported any issues to management.
• Performed yard switching operations as needed to ensure efficient movement of cars within yards.
• Organized paperwork related to train operations such as manifests and switch lists.
• Controlled switches and signals along the route using radio communication systems with dispatchers or other railroad personnel.
• Adhered to safety protocols while handling hazardous materials such as explosives or chemicals.
• Coupled air brakes and electrical connections between trains.
• Interpreted various signals to start, stop and back-up train or set and release air brakes.

• Operated a front end loader to move and load materials such as dirt, gravel, asphalt, and debris.
• Conducted pre-operational checks on the equipment to ensure it was in safe working condition.
• Performed routine maintenance tasks such as greasing, oiling, and fueling the machine.
• Transported soil and other materials from one location to another in a timely manner.
• Assisted with site grading by leveling off terrain with the loader bucket.
• Loaded trucks with soil or other materials for delivery to construction sites.
• Cleared away debris from work sites prior to beginning projects.
• Checked fluid levels before starting each shift and refilled when necessary.
• Inspected tires, brakes, lights, mirrors, hydraulics. daily for proper operation.
• Followed safety protocols while operating the loader at all times including wearing protective gear.

• Assisted in the safe operation of trains, checked for proper equipment and ensured compliance with Federal Railroad Administration regulations.
• Conducted inspections of railcars for defects and reported any issues to management.
• Performed yard switching operations as needed to ensure efficient movement of cars within yards.
• Organized paperwork related to train operations such as manifests and switch lists.
• Controlled switches and signals along the route using radio communication systems with dispatchers or other railroad personnel.
• Worked closely with engineers in order to provide smooth transitions between stops.
• Coupled air brakes and electrical connections between trains.
• Directed crew members by employing flag or hand signals, lantern and radio communications.
• Received and followed directions from train dispatchers.

• Completed OSHA and company provided safety training courses to minimize risk in operation of industrial machinery and cultivate culture of safe work practices.
• Learned workflow procedures and operation of relevant machinery, adapting to staffing and production needs as necessary.
• Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
• Reviewed rolling orders and mill schedules to determine setup specifications, work sequences, product dimensions and installation procedures.
• Collected raw material dust, shavings and production debris from production floor and removed to designated area for safe disposal.
• Adjusted machine settings to complete tasks according to specifications.
• Performed regular maintenance and cleaning on milling machines.
• Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
• Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
• Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
• Completed routine maintenance and repair.
• Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
• Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
• Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
• Reported any issues or concerns with equipment or processes to supervisor immediately.
• Verified accuracy of cut parts against provided blueprints or drawings.
• Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
• Troubleshot malfunctions in the milling process and made repairs as needed.
• Assisted other workers in performing more complex tasks related to the milling operation.
• Adhered strictly to company policies regarding safety procedures while operating machinery.
• Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
• Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
• Analyzed and managed flow sheet of each mill and adjusted mill to optimize yield and maintain consistent quality.
• Operated and monitored milling machines to ensure proper cutting of material.
• Monitored operating milling machinery, reviewed outputs, took samples and adjusted components to verify high-quality end product.
• Measured parts using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers.
• Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.

While Working for ABC I had various Job Titles and performed many different duties. I worked for ABC as a Contractor for a Company called Nucor Steel at there Bar Mill Facility where they produced various Steel Products. 

My first job there was to assist the Environmental Team in the Operation of and Maintaining the emissions control building known as the "Bag-house". It was my duty everyday to sweep the building very thoroughly and clean any hazardous Steel dust off the floor or in any area where it had built up.

I learned the Importance of upkeep on all the mechanical stuff such as keeping bearings greased and moving parts clean of excess debris and staying on top of things to keep the building running in tip top shape. 

I would Load Railcars everyday with an automated device on the bottom of a 300 ton silo. I would move the cars back and fourth on the tracks with a front-end loader so I quickly became familiar and proficient with the operation and capabilities of the machine. 

  The team and I were working around the hazardous Dust known as Ko61 so we were required to wear hazmat suits and respirators so I was well aware of the importance and safety on being compliant with Osha's environmental standards to keep us and everyone around us safe. 

After I worked in the Baghouse for many months I became a Welder/fabricator and learned how to weld with an arc welder and operate various saws and drill presses.

Our main focus was to repair damaged guards, railings, stairways and other types of safety hazards in the facility.