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Work History
Education
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Joseph Searcy

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Dedicated and hard working with extensive fabrication experience, excelling in mechanical repairs and team coordination. Proven problem-solver and mentor, enhancing team performance through knowledge sharing. Skilled in troubleshooting and overcoming any obstacle, consistently delivering high-quality results while fostering a collaborative and safe work environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Locomotive Specialist

Railway Service Contractors
09.2022 - 06.2025
  • Nation wide travel conducting FRA regulated inspections as well as mechanical and structural repairs on locomotives
  • Lead fabricator rebuilding and modifying locomotives
  • Shop supervisor leading a crew of 6 guys
  • Emd engine troubleshooting and repair with frequent rebuilds both in shop and in the field
  • Daily electrical and air systems troubleshooting
  • Coordinate with contractors and onsite personal to conduct safe, efficient work environment
  • Frequent problem solving and out of the box mentality
  • Long hours with emergency service calls frequent
  • Maintain company vehicle and accounts
  • Open and close shop
  • Repair service trucks and facility
  • Trained new hires
  • Painted locomotives to customer provided paint schemes

Fabricator

Midwest Locomotive
03.2015 - 07.2022
  • Right hand to fab lead, supervisor of fab department
  • Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
  • Draft gear specialist
  • Bolstered client trust by ensuring all fabricated components met stringent quality control standards.
  • Structural fab repairs and rebuilds
  • De-rail and collision response and repair
  • Supported new team members, sharing knowledge and skills to improve overall team performance in metal fabrication.
  • Maintained high levels of client satisfaction, delivering projects that consistently met or exceeded expectations.
  • Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine specifications of materials and tools needed for specific jobs.
  • Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
  • Fabricated components and structures following federally mandated requirements.
  • Ensured a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and maintaining properly functioning equipment.
  • Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
  • Provided training and mentorship for new hires, fostering a positive team dynamic and promoting skill development.
  • Inspected equipment and materials to verify safety and quality standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects accurately and quickly.
  • Developed innovative solutions for challenging fabrication projects, resulting in successful outcomes and satisfied clients.
  • Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and painted finish discrepancies.
  • Adjusted machine settings and tooling to get accurate cuts and shapes for each job.
  • Collaborated with team members on complex projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality workmanship.
  • Aligned and verified positioning using measuring instruments to determine reference points and compute layout dimensions.
  • Maintained detailed records of work orders completed per day/week/month/year for accurate reporting and resource allocation.
  • Managed project timeline and resources to complete work on time and within budget.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
  • Managed diverse team, promoting inclusive work environment that leveraged individual strengths.

Education

High School Diploma -

Raytown South High
Raytown, MO
05.2014

Skills

  • Manual dexterity
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Knowledge sharing
  • Problem-solving
  • Schematics interpretation
  • Team collaboration
  • Process optimization

Accomplishments

  • Led the removal of the turn table out of the union pacific railyard in kck for move to museum
  • Rebuilt three tugboat engines and two barge engines on the MO river
  • Started welding when i skipped school to push a broom at a local shop, taught myself in the back on breaks and lunch, lead cutdown specialist for american body company before graduating high school modifying 53 ft end loader semi trailers to customer desired length and height

Timeline

Locomotive Specialist

Railway Service Contractors
09.2022 - 06.2025

Fabricator

Midwest Locomotive
03.2015 - 07.2022

High School Diploma -

Raytown South High
Joseph Searcy