Wilfredo Torres
Trenton,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented Engineering Technician with a strong focus on technical drafting, machine operation, and routine inspections. Proven track record of collaborating with engineers to resolve issues and improve compliance with safety standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Trackman
Amtrak National Railroad
Newark, NJ
11.2023 - Current
- Inspected tracks for defects and ensured safety standards compliance.
- Operated hand tools and machinery for track maintenance tasks.
- Assisted with track repairs and upgrades to maintain service reliability.
- Cleared debris and vegetation from tracks to ensure safe train operations.
- Followed safety regulations while performing heavy lifting and physical tasks daily.
- Checked for broken rails by tapping them with a hammer or inspecting them visually.
- Operated a variety of hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes, tampers, hammers, sledges and bars to clear debris from tracks or remove old rail.
- Tamped ballast around the ties to provide support for the rails and maintain stability of the track structure.
- Repaired damaged sections of track by replacing worn out ties or adjusting rail alignment.
- Cleaned up work area after each shift to keep it tidy and hazard-free.
- Provided assistance in emergency situations such as derailments or fires.
- Attended regular meetings with supervisors to discuss progress reports on tasks assigned.
- Completed maintenance and repairs on tracks and adjacent equipment.
Engineering Technician
Homasote Company
Trenton, New Jersey
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Operated machinery to support production of sustainable building materials.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment compliance and safety standards.
- Assisted in the development of innovative product designs and prototypes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of processes and quality control measures.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and safety protocols.
- Coordinated with team members to streamline work processes and improve efficiency.
- Implemented maintenance schedules for machinery to minimize downtime and delays.
- Prepared and participated in project design reviews.
- Provided technical support during the installation of new equipment.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure accuracy in specifications, tolerances, safety requirements.
- Monitored operations for compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
- Gathered data from multiple sources to evaluate problems, determine trends and diagnose issues.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues related to production process flow.
- Evaluated new engineering plans to check technical feasibility and conformance with applicable codes and standards.
- Maintained communications and information security levels and observed appropriate security level requirements.
- Created sketches and marked up drawings to show changes occurred.
- Conducted tests and experiments with new materials, equipment and processes.
Crusher and Hydraulic Technician
Vulcan Materials
Fredericksburg, Virginia
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Maintained and repaired hydraulic systems for heavy machinery and equipment.
- Diagnosed hydraulic system issues and implemented effective solutions.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow in maintenance tasks.
- Operated diagnostic tools to assess equipment performance and safety standards.
- Inspected hydraulic components for wear, damage, or malfunction regularly.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs in compliance with company procedures.
- Assisted in developing preventive maintenance schedules for hydraulic systems.
- Performed routine maintenance on hydraulic systems, including changing oil filters, flushing tanks and replacing hoses.
- Troubleshot and repaired issues with hydraulic pumps, valves and motors.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted hydraulic equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts in hydraulic systems using hand tools.
- Monitored fluid levels in tanks and refilled as necessary.
Engineering Drafter Technician
Homasote Company
Trenton, New Jersey
06.2003 - 12.2021
- Created detailed technical drawings for product designs and specifications.
- Collaborated with engineers to refine project requirements and design elements.
- Communicated with distributors to acquire necessary equipment for projects.
- Installed new appliances, wiring and machinery in homes with defective equipment.
- Took measurements and evaluated dimensions of surrounding area to correctly install new machinery.
- Ran tests on newly repaired machinery and equipment to confirm proper functionality.
- Coordinated repair and maintenance plans with co-workers and supervisors ahead of scheduled projects.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
- Reviewed technical manuals and other documents related to product operation and maintenance requirements.
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
- Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
- Documented production logs and maintained accurate inventory records.
- Utilized CAD software to produce accurate drafting documents for manufacturing.
- Reviewed and revised drawings based on feedback from project stakeholders.
- Maintained organized records of all design documents and revisions.
- Translated verbal instructions into technical drawings in AutoCAD.
- Prepared clear, concise sketches, diagrams, schematics, layouts, and other visual aids as needed.
- Produced detailed shop fabrication drawings from conceptual models or sketches provided by engineers or designers.
- Received and reviewed details from design professionals to determine precise measurements for drawing preparation.
- Generated bills of materials from CAD models and drawings according to project needs.
- Maintained a library of standard parts and assemblies used in drawing production processes.
- Adhered closely to national, regional and local code requirements for safety and risk management purposes.
- Identified errors in blueprints produced by other drafters in order to improve accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with applicable codes such as ANSI Y14.5M 1994 Dimensioning and Tolerancing Standards.
- Calculated dimensions and tolerances according to engineering specifications.
- Reviewed existing designs for cost savings opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Aided Design
Mercer County Community College
Trenton, NJ09-2006
Skills
- Track inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Machine operation
- Hydraulic repairs
- Technical drafting
- Compliance monitoring
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Trackman
Amtrak National Railroad
11.2023 - Current
Engineering Technician
Homasote Company
01.2022 - 11.2023
Crusher and Hydraulic Technician
Vulcan Materials
01.2021 - 12.2022
Engineering Drafter Technician
Homasote Company
06.2003 - 12.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Aided Design
Mercer County Community College