Driven individual with 2 years FCAW & SMAW experience in the rail industry who is knowledgeable, timely, and eager to learn from more experienced colleagues in order to provide the highest quality product for the customer.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Stain Sprayer
Masterbrand Cabinets
Newton, KS
03.2021 - 06.2022
Maintained knowledge of equipment necessary to complete jobs, acquiring new skills and techniques.
Used proper PPE and safety protocols for personal health and safety of other staff.
Cleaned and prepared equipment necessary for projects.
Cleaned and prepared surfaces for paint application with exacting accuracy.
Mixed paint colors and appropriate chemicals to complete projects.
Larborer
LSI Staffing Solutions
Newton, KS
09.2020 - 03.2021
Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
Notified supervisors of defective equipment or material.
Helped with construction of hospitals, schools, and commercial office buildings.
Railcar Repairman
UTLX
El Dorado, KS
04.2018 - 01.2020
Tested and repaired pneumatic brake systems using SCABT equipment.
Company certified in SMAW & FCAW processes.
Removed car mechanical units or other components using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars and cutting torches/plasma torches
Carried out the qualification of railcars (jacket removal, die penetrant testing/repair of structural welds, Diagnostics/repair of heater coil systems, jacket application)
Followed company safety rules and procedures to protect team members and equipment.
Estimated repair costs, obtained appropriate approvals and materials and accurately processed files to meet established internal standards and prevent errors.
Maintained high standards of quality for work performed in accordance with regulatory and customer demands.
Inspected components such as bearings, gaskets and coupler assemblies to determine necessary repairs.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.