Victor Castillo
Copperas Cove,TX
Summary
Proudly served our country as a Sargent 1st Class, with outstanding problem solving skills focused on driving continuous improvement through innovative ideas and methods. Offering strong attention to detail, skill in reading blueprints and excellent attendance record. Excels at reviewing work orders and running several machines simultaneously in 5S environment.
Competent machinist successfully repairs equipment, completes side work and performs preventive maintenance. Consistently produces components to accuracy of developed practices and processes. Implements solutions to quality issues and properly reports performance output.
Organized and motivated person eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Motivated professional offering Spanish Language skills, in all four components: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Dedicated employee with a very strong science background.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machinist
UPRR
Omaha, NE
05.2012 - 01.2024
- Performed routine maintenance on road work eqipment, including troubleshooting, repair, maintenance and lubrication.
- Read blueprints, schematics, drawings, manuals, to order and replace the correct part needed to return machines to work.
- Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
- Assembled machined parts into mechanical units using hand tools and power tools.
- Observed machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machines accordingly.
- Changed worn cutting tools as needed during operation.
- Supervised other workers engaged in operating machines and making repairs on machinery.
- Trained new employees in the troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of machinery used in the railroad industry.
- Kept accurate records regarding production numbers and any repairs performed on machinery.
Machinist
BNSF Railroad
Fort Worth, TX
04.2006 - 02.2011
- Maintained quality and safety standards; kept records of maintenance and repair work.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
- Read blueprints, skhes, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
- Verified conformance of finished work piece to specifications by checking measurements with a variety of precision measuring instruments such as height gauges, surface plates and protractors.
- Observed machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machines accordingly.
- Kept accurate records regarding production numbers and any repairs performed on machinery.
- Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
- Measured, marked and indicated dimensions and reference points on materials.
- Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
- Monitored and adjusted processes or equipment to improve quality and productivity.
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
- Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed necessary paperwork.
- Dismantled and inspected components to complete necessary adjustments and repairs.
SFC/E7
US Army
Fort Hood, TX
11.1984 - 02.2006
- Managed a platoon supporting a engineer battalion to maintain and repair their equipment.
- Maintained a readiness rating of 90% and above during the tenure.
- Leaded a team to maintain service trouble shoot and repair a company of M1 combat tanks.
- Bronze Star Medal awarded, in participation of Dessert Storm and Dessert Shield.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts
Excelsior College
Albany, NY01-2012
Skills
- Materials Management
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
German
Limited
Affiliations
- Enjoy practicing golf with co-workers.
- Practice target shooting to maintain proficiency.
- Bowling, movies, and cooking.
- Stay in abreast with current events.
Accomplishments
- Bronze Star Medal, awarded by the US Army
- Environmental Stewardship Award, given by Team Abrams
Certification
- DOT Medical Card, up to date
- Passport, up to date
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Machinist
UPRR
05.2012 - 01.2024
Machinist
BNSF Railroad
04.2006 - 02.2011
SFC/E7
US Army
11.1984 - 02.2006
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts
Excelsior College
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