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Jorge Wagner

Nashville,AR

Summary

Versatile and achievement-oriented professional with a robust background in welding and safety leadership at NMBS. Excelled in enhancing worksite safety and efficiency, mentoring junior welders, and optimizing material usage. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to continuous learning and excellence in equipment operation and maintenance.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Welder/safety Coach Mentor /Rigger

NMBS
02.2025 - Current
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
  • Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
  • Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
  • Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
  • Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
  • Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
  • Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
  • Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
  • Provided support in developing custom jigs/fixtures to facilitate more efficient production workflows.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Troubleshot technical issues during the welding process, minimizing downtime on projects.
  • Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
  • Addressed potential hazards or equipment malfunctions to prevent serious problems.
  • Enhanced workshop safety by consistently adhering to all safety protocols and conducting regular equipment checks.
  • Maintained high standard of quality control, ensuring all welds met or exceeded industry standards.
  • Led team training sessions, boosting overall skill levels with advanced welding techniques.
  • Supported junior welders through mentorship, enhancing team capabilities with shared knowledge and experience.

Crew Leader

Grace Railroad
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
  • Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
  • Served as the primary point of contact between crew members and upper management, relaying important information as necessary.
  • Developed a strong sense of teamwork among crew members through regular communication and team building activities.
  • Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
  • Motivated team members by setting high expectations, recognizing achievements, and providing ongoing encouragement throughout challenging projects.
  • Pitched in to help with various job tasks, fill in for sick employees and complete projects.
  • Collaborated with management to develop strategies for achieving company goals, such as increasing efficiency or improving customer service.
  • Conducted thorough training sessions for new hires, ensuring they were well-prepared to meet job expectations.
  • Reduced downtime by proactively identifying and addressing maintenance needs for equipment.
  • Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.

Laborer

Sowerheaver Farms
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
  • Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Heavy equipment operator tractor, skid steer,forklift, telehandler

Education

Woodlawn Highschool
Woodlawn Ar
05.2020

Skills

  • Safety coach lead jobsite safety
  • Willingness to learn
  • Attention to detail
  • Safety awareness
  • Heavy lifting
  • Job site cleanup
  • Time management
  • Physical strength
  • Job site safety
  • Repetitive work
  • Job site organization
  • Safety procedures
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Team collaboration
  • Equipment operation
  • State Driver's license
  • Safe vehicle operation
  • Clean driving record
  • Endurance and stamina
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Machinery maintenance
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Construction techniques
  • Tool retrieval
  • Blueprint reading
  • Plumbing
  • Hand and power tools
  • Welding
  • Maintenance and repair
  • Basic electrical work

Accomplishments

Vocational school welding and mechanical

Timeline

Welder/safety Coach Mentor /Rigger

NMBS
02.2025 - Current

Crew Leader

Grace Railroad
01.2020 - 02.2021

Woodlawn Highschool

Laborer

Sowerheaver Farms

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