Michael Wells
Odenville,AL
Summary
Successful at coordinating mechanical maintenance and repair needs for Locomotive equipment, vehicles and systems. Service-driven and detail-oriented with a good sense of operational needs, scheduling options and budget limitations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Supervisor
Norfolk Southern
10.2021 - Current
- Supervised installation of different types of mechanical equipment, keeping work in line with drawings and specifications.
- Worked effectively with other departments, vendors and regulators to achieve operational objectives.
- Purchased new supplies and tools to meet mechanical maintenance needs for Locomotives.
- Implemented quality programs, evaluated results and improved service policies to meet changing needs.
- Provided emergency response to handle urgent breakdowns.
- Protected workers and general public by enforcing strict safety practices.
- Trained mechanical department personnel in procedures and safety requirements.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
Assistant Lead Technician
Riches Food
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
- Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
- Observed equipment operation to diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues.
- Mentored junior technicians in maintenance, repair and reporting duties.
- Addressed routine equipment maintenance according to established schedule.
- Tracked and recorded parts and labor costs related to each service call.
- Drafted preventive maintenance schedule to support equipment longevity.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Supported design tasks with 3D modeling and drawings of facilities, infrastructure and systems.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Reported on findings and made proactive and targeted recommendation to senior leaders.
- Developed and enhanced personnel work instructions to clear up confusion and boost performance.
Machinist
CSX Railroad
05.2003 - 05.2020
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
- Repaired and maintained machine tools, fixtures and other production equipment.
- Calibrated and aligned machine components for proper functioning.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
- Used specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and repair issues with diesel engines.
- Handled repairs, replacing broken components and inspecting engines for wear and tear.
- Adhered to safety regulations while repairing and troubleshooting Locomotives, preventing injuries and accidents.
- Determined cost-effective solutions to mechanical issues, saving company money.
- Performed duties of local management when asked to fill vacancies
- Trained new hires in craft and management how to properly prepare Blue forms and other FRA documents
- Performed the duties of managing the local Service Center (Ramp) where originating train count was 60 trains in 24Hr for 6 years
- Performed the duties of Mainline troubleshooter for 2 years
- Performed the duties of a GE troubleshooter for 3 years in the local shop setting
- Performed the duties of an Air Brake troubleshooter for 1 year
- Worked in a Heavy Repair Shop for 1 year to include engine and truck overhauls
- Performed the duties of a Mentor for 3 years to better prepare new hires for the tasks associated with the health of the fleet
- I have repeatedly volunteered to travel to receive formal training to be shared with the local shop employees
Education
No Degree - Locomotive Mechanics
Okefenokee Technical College
Waycross, GA05.2003
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Tech
Marrieta, GA05.1996
No Degree - Applied Engineering
Okefenokee Technical College
Waycross, Ga12.1992
Skills
Leadership
Decissive
Problem Solving
Safety Oriented
Mechanical Aptitude
Hands on
Fast learning
Power NS
LMIS
SAP
Timeline
Mechanical Supervisor
Norfolk Southern
10.2021 - Current
Assistant Lead Technician
Riches Food
09.2020 - 10.2021
Machinist
CSX Railroad
05.2003 - 05.2020
No Degree - Locomotive Mechanics
Okefenokee Technical College
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
Georgia Tech
No Degree - Applied Engineering
Okefenokee Technical College