Joshua Oshinski
Plainfield
Summary
Dynamic supervisor experienced in overseeing daily operations and leading safety briefings. Expertise in decision-making and problem resolution, fostering a collaborative team environment focusing on safety, quality and production. Continuously looking to improve workflow and morale.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
TTX Company
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - Current
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring compliance with FRA, AAR, safety regulations and company policies.
- Lead daily safety briefings to enhance communication and address workflow challenges.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance.
- Increase team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for maintenance specialists.
- Collaborate with other departments such as engineering and maintenance planning to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Monitor inventory levels, ensuring accuracy of on hand materials.
Welder/Fabricator
Northern Illinois Steel Supply
Channahon, IL
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Operated MIG welding equipment for steel fabrication projects.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Interpreted technical blueprints to ensure precise weld placement and quality.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
Journeyman Carman
Union Pacific
Melrose Park, IL
12.2013 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with co-workers to troubleshoot mechanical failures and implement repairs efficiently.
- Operated air powered tools, hydraulic jacks, hand tools, welders, grinders and forklifts for repair of railcars.
- Conducted routine safety checks and adhered to company and industry regulations during repair processes.
- Increased productivity by diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment for efficient operations and safety compliance.
Journeyman Carman
Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad
Michigan City, IN
01.2007 - 12.2013
- Inspected, repaired, and maintained freight car components to ensure compliance with FRA, AAR and company standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues efficiently, minimizing downtime.
- Effectively used hand tools, power tools, hydraulic jacks, forklifts, welders, grinders and torches to repair railcars.
- Inspected and did preventative maintenance on GP-38 locomotives.
1391 Bulk Fuel Specialist
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, NC
09.2000 - 09.2004
- Led junior Marines on platoon runs and various physical fitness exercises.
- Inspected junior Marines barracks room, uniforms and weapon systems.
- Kept shop workspaces and various fieldwork locations clean and organized for maximum productivity.
- Completed detailed tool and equipment inspections both in field and in shops to identify and address malfunctions and performance concerns.
Education
No Degree -
Purdue University North Central
Westville, INHigh School Diploma -
Michigan City High School
Michigan City, IN1999
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Processes and procedures
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Problem resolution
- Task prioritization
- Safety standards
- Team building
Accomplishments
- Set up the ATMC Calibration Center.
- Successfully ran the ATMC Calibration center by managing 150 plus ASCTD's across the FMO network.
- Created SOP for shipping ASCTD's.
- Created processes for intake, repair and calibration of ASCTD's.
- While in the role of supervisor at ATMC RIP track and shop, I incorporated signage for material to be easily located for use and inventory.
- Assisted in creating a checklist for essential daily tasks to be completed to keep workflow productive for supervision.
Timeline
Supervisor
TTX Company
01.2021 - Current
Welder/Fabricator
Northern Illinois Steel Supply
01.2020 - 11.2020
Journeyman Carman
Union Pacific
12.2013 - 12.2019
Journeyman Carman
Chicago South Shore and South Bend Railroad
01.2007 - 12.2013
1391 Bulk Fuel Specialist
United States Marine Corps
09.2000 - 09.2004
No Degree -
Purdue University North Central
High School Diploma -
Michigan City High School