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Michael Arciniega

Summary

Looking to build a fulfilling career and avance by using the strong work ethic I firmly adhere to, while maintaining the ability to adapt to any work environment. I strive and desire to work with a team to complete and assure a safe and successful outcome to all tasks at hand.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Ride Maintenance Technician

Knott's Berry Farm
05.2019 - Current
  • Performed inspections, maintenance and running repairs on multiple rides, railroad equipment including: 3 locomotives, various types of rolling stock, all while adhering to DOSH and OSHA regulations to insure the safety and reliability.
  • Track condition of equipment, organize work groups, assign projects, and oversee work performed by locomotive Engineers/Firemen to ensure safety, reliability and proper performance of railroad equipment
  • Takes initiative to research and seek out assistance to rebuild and test Westinghouse steam-powered air compressors, and brake components.
  • Daily, weekly, monthly and annual inspections on assigned rides to ensure the rides are operational.
  • Assisted with projects all over the park on various rides and within the theme park.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Operate equipment such as forklift, manlift, scissor lift, welding equipment, and machining equipment.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
  • Logged tasks completed and status of ongoing projects via logbooks.

Volunteer Mechanic

Carson And Colorado Railroad
04.2010 - Current
  • Restoration and maintenance of the 1911 Baldwin Steam locomotive which is now in operation at the Eastern Sierra Museum of Inyo County.
  • Worked on a variety of locomotives in Colorado and Nevada.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.

Lead Carmen/Freight Car Repairmen

Union Pacific Railroad
11.2015 - 05.2019
  • Carryout inspections as well as leading work groups in various repairs ranging from minor to major while utilizing many specialty tools as well as heavy equipment like forklifts and cranes.
  • Troubleshooting mechanical and pneumatic systems in order to identify and repair those systems on a train some which are well over a mile in length and are stuck on the main line, in order to facilitate train movement.
  • In the absence of a supervisor on our shift as the lead carmen it was also my responsibility to give direction to the work crew to make sure our team was completing the necessary work for that shift.
  • After completing my shift it was imperative to record all work completed for that shift. All this work was held to Federal Railroad Administration standards to insure safe movement of freight trains.

Ride Maintenance Technician

Knott's Berry Farm
04.2005 - 11.2015
  • Performed inspections, maintenance and running repairs on multiple rides, railroad equipment including: 3 locomotives, various types of rolling stock, all while adhering to DOSH and OSHA regulations to insure the safety and reliability.
  • Track condition of equipment, organize work groups, assign projects, and oversee work performed by locomotive Engineers/Firemen to ensure safety, reliability and proper performance of railroad equipment
  • Takes initiative to research and seek out assistance to rebuild and test Westinghouse steam-powered air compressors, and brake components.
  • Daily, weekly, monthly and annual inspections on assigned rides to ensure the rides are operational.
  • Assisted with projects all over the park on various rides and within the theme park.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Operate equipment such as forklift, manlift, scissor lift, welding equipment, and machining equipment.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
  • Logged tasks completed and status of ongoing projects via logbooks.

Engineer/Firemen

Knott's Berry Farm
03.2005 - 03.2007
  • Daily operation, basic inspection and routine servicing of locomotives and rail equipment.

Guest Service Associate

Knott's Berry Farm
03.2002 - 03.2005
  • Daily operations at various merchandise locations.
  • Responsible for running the register, stocking merchandise, and interacting with guests.

Education

Tech Certs - Mechanics And Repairers

Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA

High School Diploma -

Savanna High School
Anaheim, CA
06.2004

Skills

  • Mechanical Inspections
  • Troubleshooting and Identifying issues
  • Machining using Lathes and Mills
  • Fabrication, welding & torching
  • Plumbing
  • Forklift operation
  • Crane set-up and lifts
  • Haz-Mat first responder training
  • CPR, AED & basic first aide training

Timeline

Ride Maintenance Technician

Knott's Berry Farm
05.2019 - Current

Lead Carmen/Freight Car Repairmen

Union Pacific Railroad
11.2015 - 05.2019

Volunteer Mechanic

Carson And Colorado Railroad
04.2010 - Current

Ride Maintenance Technician

Knott's Berry Farm
04.2005 - 11.2015

Engineer/Firemen

Knott's Berry Farm
03.2005 - 03.2007

Guest Service Associate

Knott's Berry Farm
03.2002 - 03.2005

Tech Certs - Mechanics And Repairers

Fullerton College

High School Diploma -

Savanna High School

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