VICTOR GONZALES
GATX Rail
Hearne,TX
1
Language
14
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Railcar Inspector with expertise in FRA and AAR standards and NDT testing. Proven ability to ensure safety and quality assurance while facilitating timely railcar releases. Skilled in inventory control and material tracking, maintaining precise maintenance records. Committed to optimizing shop operations and enhancing repair readiness.
Work History
SR INSPECTOR RAIL CARS
8 Years 1 Month- Inspected railcars for structural defects and safety compliance at GATX Rail.
- Documented and organized inspection findings in maintenance records and railcar tracking systems for accurate tracking.
- Identified damage, wear, and service issues during detailed railcar examinations.
- Coordinated repairs with shop teams to ensure timely railcar release.
- Applied Federal Railroad Administration and AAR inspection standards during field checks.
- Documented inspection findings in maintenance records and railcar tracking systems.
- Reported nonconforming equipment to supervisors, facilitating prompt corrective action and follow-up.
- Trained personnel in proper methods for inspecting components prior to assembly operations.
- Reviewed customer complaints to identify problems related to quality assurance.
- Provided technical guidance on product design and quality control issues.
- Implemented programs designed to prevent defective parts from entering into the supply chain.
- Performed root cause analysis and corrective action for non-conforming products or processes.
- Investigated customer returns to determine cause of defects and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensured product specifications were met through visual examination and mechanical testing.
- Identified acceptable components and rejected defective products.
- Performed visual and NDT inspections using established tools to identify defects.
- Participated in training to strengthen and develop inspector competencies.
- Utilized precision tooling for verification of compliance per technical drawings.
Material Specialist
5 Years 9 Months- Supported railcar maintenance inventory for GATX rail repair operations.
- Received, inspected, and stocked parts using company material tracking systems.
- Issued materials to shop crews for scheduled railcar work orders.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure stock availability and initiated material reorders.
- Monitored purchase orders and confirmed supplier shipments met specifications.
- Performed cycle counts and corrected inventory records for shop materials.
- Collaborated with vendors to address shortages and mitigate delivery delays.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory levels and updated reports accordingly.
- Supported compliance with safety rules during material handling and storage.
- Prepared kitting materials for railcar repair teams and maintenance jobs.
- Contributed to strategies for effective inventory management.
- Planned outbound shipments according to customer specifications and delivery schedules.
- Collaborated with warehouse personnel to manage storage space for incoming goods.
- Inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and quality assurance purposes.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and dollies.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Railcar inspection
FRA compliance
AAR standards
NDT testing
Quality assurance
Precision measuring
Inventory control
Material management
Custom Section 1
SERVED IN THE US NAVY JULY 1990-OCT2005
Education and Training
other
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
SR INSPECTOR RAIL CARS
GATX Rail
09.2018 - CurrentRead More
Material Specialist
GATX Rail
12.2012 - 09.2018Read More
HEARNE HIGH
High School Diploma
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