Michael S. Stitman
Lincoln Park,MI
Summary
There are many situations with being a mechanic. That people have come to me to fix or figure out stuff. I have been a Supervisor and Mechanical Manager at the other companies. I show up to work and do the best job I can.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Railroad Mechanic/ Prepping.
Flexrail
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using sight and diagnostic tools.
- Performed routine maintenance on various Railcars to ensure safety.
- Prepping railcars putting chalks on the wall throwing plates. While insuring the safety and making sure the plates are locked in properly. Also Scanning and closing and properly taking everything down. Closing the railcar doors and locking them.
- Trained junior mechanics on industry best practices and safety.
Mechanic Railroad Cars
TDSI New Boston
09.2020 - 2024
- Lead, train, and supervise at least five employees daily
- Inspect railroad cars and check for bent cut levers and broken down brake shoes, and replace if necessary
- Replace hose hangers and knuckle pins
- Supervisor, Light Mechanical
Machine Operator
Alpha Packaging
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Changed out mold from injection mold presses
- Checked for and troubleshooted any problems with air flow, grinding and cutting equipment, temperature control, cleaning, drying, and resin reloading processes
- Operated a Hi Lo daily within a warehouse setting
Die Setter/Press Operator
Ammex Plastics
08.2015 - 11.2018
- Changed and cleaned out mold from Toshiba 90 and 390 ton injection mold presses and prepared machines for new jobs
- Maintained and repaired water, temperature, and air functioning equipment
- Operated a crane and Hi Lo daily
Steel Worker
MST Steel
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Distributed weights onto a bar that held the blades for cutting steel
- Read blueprints and ensured that measurements were correct for accurate cutting of the steel
- Banded rolls of steel for shipping
Flooring Contractor
Flooring Services
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Cleaned carpet, floors, and walls on job sites
- Handled chemicals necessary for flooring jobs
- Delivered and helped to install carpet in businesses
Fire Watch / Pipefitter Pre-Apprentice
John E Green
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Oversaw welders to ensure fire safety protocols were followed
- Hole watch for underground workers to ensure safety of employees
- Assisted welders and pipe fitters on job sites and helped to clean up after jobs
Scaffold Builder
Brand Scaffolding
11.2007 - 11.2008
- Served as a carpenter apprentice and built scaffolding
- Worked with power tools and other building equipment
- Carried and lifted upwards of 85 pounds at a time of scaffolding equipment on job sites
Tire & Battery Associate
Sams Club
11.2006 - 11.2007
- Installed automobile tires and assisted with the storing and assembling of store merchandise
- Participated in the sales of tires and automobile batteries
- Interacted with customers in a friendly and professional store environment
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Lincoln Park High School
Lincoln Park, MI01.2003
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Brake systems
- Heavy equipment repair
- Mechanical systems
- Workplace safety
- Problem diagnosis
- Safety management
Certification
- Top Running Overhead Cranes
- September 2016 to August 2018
- General Industry Top Running Overhead Crane License
- Industrial Truck Permit
- November 2015 to October 2018
- Authorized to Operate Caterpillar Units
- Michigan Drivers License
Timeline
Railroad Mechanic/ Prepping.
Flexrail
09.2024 - 10.2025
Mechanic Railroad Cars
TDSI New Boston
09.2020 - 2024
Machine Operator
Alpha Packaging
09.2018 - 09.2020
Die Setter/Press Operator
Ammex Plastics
08.2015 - 11.2018
Steel Worker
MST Steel
09.2014 - 08.2015
Flooring Contractor
Flooring Services
06.2014 - 08.2014
Fire Watch / Pipefitter Pre-Apprentice
John E Green
06.2010 - 08.2012
Scaffold Builder
Brand Scaffolding
11.2007 - 11.2008
Tire & Battery Associate
Sams Club
11.2006 - 11.2007
High School Diploma - undefined
Lincoln Park High School