Gregory Hershkopf
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Phone: 904-***-****
Professional Summary
A highly gifted Welder with strong background in using acetylene and electric arc welding equipment to fuse metal parts of equipment and machinery; making simple metal articles and repairing metal parts of machines and equipment. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Possess Government Secret Security Clearance. Proven ability to communicate and work effectively and efficiently in diverse environments.
Professional Experience
Carman
Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Weld and paint cars and locomotives
Cut metal, sandblast, replace doors and general car construction
Inspect car components for compliance with FRA, Association of American Railroads (AAR) and CSX standards
Identify or analyze defective components and indicate the necessary corrective action
Inspect the securement of lading in open top or flat cars for compliance with AAR rules and measure high/wide loads to ensure railway line clearance
Inspect and salvage parts from dismantled and/or scrapped cars
Inspect and apply end-of-train device and perform airbrake tests
Clean, lubricate and maintain tie-down devices and other special equipment on railroad cars
Remove and replace couplers, draft gears and yokes
Inspect, replace and/or repair gaskets, air hose, train line, bulkhead and other interior load restraining equipment, steel sections such as side sheets, crossbearers, crossties and underframing
Paint cars and car components; stencil letters and numbers on cars
Build and/or repair components such as freight doors, wooden floors or interior walls
Fabricate large jigs and fixtures and use them to assemble parts on car
Straighten or fabricate, then replace steel parts such as: grab irons, handholds, ladders, brackets, steps and patching components
Operate light and heavy cranes, fork lifts, and other car moving shop equipment
Operate various vehicles to the job site
Rerail cars and locomotives by using rerailing equipment and perform other work associated with wreck service on the railroad
Obtain information from computer regarding car characteristics, destination, lading, and repair records and/or to file data such as repair information, bad orders and car releases
Chef
Team-oriented, high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Preparing high quality food items to order.
Following recipe and presentation guidelines to meet or exceed guests’ expectations.
Ensuring proper food safety and sanitation standards to ensure guest safety.
Gregory Hershkopf, pg. 2
Welder
Read specifications and blueprints to determine the locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Produced fabricated structural steel for conventional and simple steel bridge structures, complex steel building structures and major steel bridges with fracture critical and paint endorsements.
Fabricated structural steel for conventional and simple steel bridge structures, complex steel building structures and major steel bridges with fracture critical and paint endorsements.
Pulled, pushed, or pried structural-steel members into approximate positions for bolting into place.
Cut, bent, and welded steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment.
Fastened structural-steel members to hoist cables, using chains, cables, or rope.
Used of modern computer numerically controlled equipment.
Committed to working safely.
Rail Car Welder
Certified FCAQ 3G & 4G
Repaired or replaced defective or worn brake system and wheel assembly.
Overhauled railcar body.
Tested units for operability before and after repairs.
Recorded conditions of cars, and repair and maintenance work performed or to be performed.
Removed locomotives, car mechanical units, or other components, using pneumatic hoists and jacks, pinch bars, hand tools, and cutting torches.
Inspected the interior and exterior of rail cars coming into rail yards in order to identify defects and to determine the extent of wear and damage.
Adjusted repaired or replaced units as needed to ensure proper operation.
Performed scheduled maintenance, and clean units and components.
Repaired, fabricated, and installed steel or wood fittings, using blueprints, shop sketches, and instruction manuals.
Repaired and maintained electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems.
Assistant Foreman
Examined and inspected work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications are met.
Read specifications such as blueprints to determine construction requirements and to plan procedures.
Estimated material and worker requirements to complete jobs.
Supervised, coordinated, and scheduled the activities of construction or extractive workers.
Conferred with managerial and technical personnel, other departments, and contractors in order to resolve problems and to coordinate activities.
Coordinated work activities with other construction project activities.
Ordered or requisitioned materials and supplies.
Located, measured, and marked site locations and placement of structures and equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.
Recorded information such as personnel, production, and operational data on specified forms and reports.
Assigned work to employees based on material and worker requirements of specific jobs.
Gregory Hershkopf, pg. 3
Work History
2012 – 2016 Carman Fruit Growers Express, Co, CSX Transportation –
Jacksonville, FL
2011 – 2012 Chef Levy Restaurants – Jacksonville, FL
2010 – 2009 Welder PDM Bridge LLC - Palatka, FL
2009 – 2006 Welder Watco Companies Inc - Jacksonville, FL
2006 – 2006 Welder TTX Corp, Acorn Division - Jacksonville, FL
2005 – 2002 Assistant Foreman Cunningham Masonry - Jacksonville, FL
2001 – 1998 United States Navy
Education and Certifications
2011 Food Handlers Card Levy Restaurants – Jacksonville, FL
2010 Mi-Jack PDM Bridge LLC - Palatka, FL
2007 Tig & Mig Welding Watco Company Inc - Jacksonville, FL
2006 Freight Conductor Training Railroad Institute, UNF - Jacksonville, FL
2002 Forklift Operator Ring Power - Jacksonville, FL
2000 Respirator Course Jacksonville Naval Air Station
Jacksonville, FL
2000 Landing Signalman Enlisted Course Mayport Naval Station Jacksonville, FL
2000 Corrosion School Jacksonville Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL
1998 Fire School Mayport Naval Station - Jacksonville, FL
1998 Aviation Technical Designation Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Great Lakes, IL
1996 Diploma Plainfield High School - Plainfield, NJ