Joseph Walker
Iola,United States
Summary
Forward-thinking, possessing a positive outlook in problem solving, bringing 6+ years of hands-on experience ranging from Mechanical to Rubber Lining and the Curing of Tank Cars. Certified at some level in each of these areas paired with in-depth knowledge of executing assembly processes and quality standards. Recognized as excellent resource pertaining to improving operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plumber Apprentice
S.S.C
College Station, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with contractors, electricians, and other trade professionals for smooth coordination during multi-disciplinary projects.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Effectively communicated with clients regarding their needs while providing clear explanations about necessary repairs or replacements.
- Demonstrated adaptability by readily accepting new responsibilities and tasks when assigned, showcasing a strong work ethic throughout apprenticeship.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Mastered the use of various tools and equipment, ensuring efficient completion of tasks with minimal errors or rework needed.
RCA (Rural Carrier Assistant)
USPS
Iola, TX
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Communicated customer complaints, requests, and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on vehicles, ensuring safety and reliability in all weather conditions.
- Handled complex load assignments, organizing efficient routes for maximum productivity.
- Operated vehicles and equipment to transport packages and mail pieces.
- Planned and cased mail in sequence of delivery for designated route.
- Used portable devices to maintain system records by scanning items delivered to homes and businesses.
- Followed Postal Service policies and procedures to maintain integrity of mail and protect customer information.
- Monitored weather conditions regularly to adjust delivery routes accordingly.
- Responded to customer inquiries about delivery, forwarding and other postal services quickly to provide quality customer services.
- Handled mail and packages with care to prevent damage during delivery.
- Obtains signatures for package deliveries as proof of delivery to avoid discrepancies.
- Observed traffic and safety regulations for safe transport and delivery of mail.
Valve and Coil Specialist
GATX Rail
Plantersville, TX
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Inspect and examine materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, field manual and customer specifications.
- Perform assembly of prouducts according to specifications and instructions.
- Perform Final Service Equipment Leak Testing on tank cars prior to outbound.
- Work directly with QA personnel to identify and correct defects in procedure or Improvement Orders.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to direct supervisor.
- Utilize proper safety equipment provided, to ensure ability to maintain longevity in my career.
- Learn from Inspection Team of new procedural changes, or current requirements pertaining to specific Customers and Specifications.
- Verified part numbers prior to application of car.
- Work to uphold and grow 5S strategies in the work place.
- Bring Welding Certification to my department to diversify our abilities as a whole to complete task.
- Fill out appropriate paperwork when checking out parts that were not estimated.
- Pick/Locate necessary parts to complete the assembly of the Final Service Equipment equipped.
- Gain knowledge of specific systems used to complete work tasks (SAP.TAILS.MMS,Shop Portal).
- Communicate with colleges to ensure unity in production goals and standards.
RailCar Apprentice
GATX Rail
Plantersville, TX
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Strived to achieve all available opportunities for new certifications, including Welding Certificate, Valve and Coil Certificate lvl 2, and in the process of gaining appropriate hours for my VT Certification as well as Leak Test Qualification.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from Valve and Coil to Material picking and Welding methods.
- Verify appropriate part fitment in critical areas and focus on addressing potential issues prior to them becoming problematic intern saving resources better used elsewhere.
- Strived to soak in as much Valve and Coil knowledge as possible, it being something that grabs my interest and attention, simply an area I enjoy and am always learning from in the field of work.
- Positioned and held materials for senior professionals to complete work.
- Gathered waste and trash from Plant for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Worked with speed and accuracy to consistently meet production standards.
- Measured dimensions of finished workpieces for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates and fixtures.
- Used required tools to complete jobs, including hammers, grinders, oxy acy torch, plasma cutter, squares, levels and fastening devices.
- Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
V&C/RailCar Welder Mechanic/ Lining Technician
HC Chandler & Son
Plantersville, TX
02.2018 - 05.2020
- Utilized work order and diagrams to identify and apply job requirements and quality standards to effective production planning.
- Monitored and maintained quality work and passing that through to whomever is my trainee, also checking calibration dates on any tool/equipment I use to promote efficiency, safety and quality in all areas of production.
- Verified quality of finished products against company standards, determined grades and identified defective items.
- Being alert to what material is being applied, such as the grade of metal, size of a bolt or width of a weld, doing so by following the correct procedure, specs, blueprint for that specific customer/lessee in that application.
- Pulled non-conforming materials from production and reported to supervisor for single or production-wide corrections, I know this to be a very important role in the field, due to the possibility of instability on the tracks, as well as an audit at anytime.
- Documented daily work on production logs and work orders and discussed activities with management to optimize future production in the most efficient way possible.
- Complied with OSHA regulations and company safety standards to promote worksite safety, protect crew members and prevent equipment damage.
- Maintain quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and audits performed by the F.R.A, as well as A.A.R.
- Certified through company following proper guidelines approved by the A.A.R to Assembly fitting onto the nozzle of the tank car, and fill out the proper torque recording paperwork with it.
- Checking safety valves for proper serial numbers and dates before applying.
- Strived to soak in as much Valve and Coil knowledge as possible, it being something that grabs my interest and attention, simple an area I enjoy and am always learning from in the field of work.
- 1.5yrs of Rubber Lining fittings achieved in shop downtime, giving me more knowledge of the pieces that go into the big picture of this field from rubber removal, to blasting to cementing then lining and cure, as well of the knowledge of the mandatory hold points inbetween.This allows me to have a much better understanding of the quality of work that must be performed at one stage to allow the next to achieve the same.
Fabrication Welder
Behlen County
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Prepared Miller welding equipment to perform the welding of galvanized and carbon steel, tubular mostly, at positions 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, 6G.
- Identify pieces of a blueprint, assembly them according to thus dimensions, clamp, and proceed to weld.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventative maintenance.
- Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques.
- Maintained correct length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Used arc, gas-shielded arc welding equipment(Including fresh air pack on my back that supplied my hood with fresh air) to weld that particular metal safely and efficiently.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Closely monitored project and material layouts and specifications to effectively cut, contour and bevel metal and structural shapes.
- Most of this work was performed welding gates, hay rings, shredders, augers, this company was one of two in the country that supplied Tractor Supply with all of these parts/equipment.
Welding School
TSTC
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving work ready, to start immediately.
- Learned the fundamentals of welding in a professional manner and dipped my toes into blueprints by attending a blueprint class.
- Stick and Mig welding of carbon steel.
- Cutting and grinding, performing a typical welding bend test to inspect the quality of my welding in a 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G position.
- After Successfully completing my first semester I moved directly into the work field.
Education
High School Diploma -
Iola High School
Iola, TX05.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Associate Degree Welding
Texas State Technical College - Waco
Waco, TXSkills
Honesty
Quality Work, Attentive to proper procedure
Get It Done Mentality not can't, but how can
Positive
Professional
Respectful of Authority
Enjoy and open to learning new skills
Certification
OSHA Powered Industrial Trucks Standards
Welding GATX (FMAW, SMAW) Class C
Senior Valve and Coil specialist Level 2
Visual Testing (VT)
Magnetic Testing (MT)
Leak Test (LT) Level2
Timeline
Plumber Apprentice
S.S.C
11.2024 - Current
RCA (Rural Carrier Assistant)
USPS
12.2023 - 11.2024
Valve and Coil Specialist
GATX Rail
08.2022 - 11.2024
RailCar Apprentice
GATX Rail
07.2020 - 08.2022
V&C/RailCar Welder Mechanic/ Lining Technician
HC Chandler & Son
02.2018 - 05.2020
Fabrication Welder
Behlen County
10.2017 - 02.2018
Welding School
TSTC
07.2017 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Iola High School
Some College (No Degree) - Associate Degree Welding
Texas State Technical College - Waco