Michael Swanson
Lyndon,KS
Summary
Results-oriented Brakeman with expertise in rail transportation and operational flexibility. Skilled in precision measurement and team collaboration, ensuring timely departures and efficient yard operations. Committed to safety and quality, consistently exceeding operational standards while embracing new challenges and adapting to changing environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Brakeman
Union Pacific
Topeka, KS
11.2022 - 12.2024
- 2. Prepared switch list, switched tracks, and built trains for efficient yard operations.
- 3. Gathered paperwork, assembled train, and set out cars, ensuring timely departures.
- 1. Adapted to multiple job roles, enhancing operational flexibility and support.
Process support tech 3
Hill's Pet Nutrition
Topeka, KS
06.2020 - 11.2022
- 3. Supported meat cell operators in machine operation and maintenance.
- 1. Called in meat and calculated ratios for disposal.
- 2. Ensured cleanliness of work area to meet safety standards.
Saw Operator/Forklift Operator
Axtell truss company
Axtell, KS
09.2019 - 03.2020
- 2. Calibrated saw settings to achieve exact cutting specifications.
- 3. Transported boards to work areas using forklift, ensuring timely availability for projects.
- 1. Executed construction plans and blueprints, facilitating precise project completion.
Assembler
Landoll's Corp
Marysville, KS
08.2018 - 09.2019
- 1. assemble VT mains and main disc
- 2. Interpreted technical drawings to support project planning
- 3. Gathered materials for assembly processes
Laborer
HCC Construction
Axtell, KS
05.2016 - 08.2016
- 1. Put siding on houses, laid concrete, shimmed windows and doors, assembled shops.
Education
High school or equivalent - Axtell, KS
Axtell High School
Axtell, KS05-2018
Skills
- Rail transportation
- Track maintenance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Forklift
- Warehouse
- Material handling equipment operation
- Assembly
- Blueprint reading
- Quality Control
- Precision measurement in machining
- Manufacturing facility
- Manufacturing
- Clean Room
- Safety procedures
- PPE compliance
- Production safety standards
- OSHA
- Mechanical knowledge
- Mechanical assembly
- Maintenance
- Organized workspace
- Equipment maintenance
- Heavy lifting
- Electric pallet jack
- Skid steer loader
- Machine Operator
- Assembly Line
- Technical Proficiency
- Data collection
- Analysis skills
- Time management
- Client communication
- Team collaboration
- Training
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Basic math
- SAP
- SAP Manufacturing
- Microsoft Office
- Desktop applications
- Communication skills devices
- Adhering to traffic regulations
- SAP
- Phone etiquette
- Motivation
- Leadership
- Industrial manufacturing project experience
- Industrial equipment
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Cleaning
- Assembly Worker
- Manufacturing
- Respiratory protection
- Dimensional measurements
- Safety procedures
- Precision measuring instruments
- Technical Proficiency
- Manufacturing
- Motivation
- Phone etiquette
- Adhering to traffic regulations
- Machine Operator
- Power tools
- Motivation
Certification
- OSHA 10
- September 2017 to Present
- Diesel mechanics at HCC required their students to be osha 10 certified before they go and work in the shop with the rest of the class. Everyone had to be certified, OSHA 10 is a safety program that further your knowledge about safety
- Pallet Jack Certification
- Driver's License
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Forklift Certification
Additional Information
Awarded The Citizenship Award
Timeline
Brakeman
Union Pacific
11.2022 - 12.2024
Process support tech 3
Hill's Pet Nutrition
06.2020 - 11.2022
Saw Operator/Forklift Operator
Axtell truss company
09.2019 - 03.2020
Assembler
Landoll's Corp
08.2018 - 09.2019
Laborer
HCC Construction
05.2016 - 08.2016
High school or equivalent - Axtell, KS
Axtell High School