Shop Supervisor Vehicle Mechanic

Shawn Thompson

Cell: 814-***-****

adps59@r.postjobfree.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

Repair Shop Supervisor, Eagle Railcar, Dubois, PA, August 2019- December 2021

Schedules all work in the repair shop

Ensures safety in the shop

Reviews work orders for materials needed

Reviews all completed work orders for compliance and spot checks work completed

Follows through with all plans relayed from upper management

Communicates with customers to ensure compliance

Relays customer, AAR, and FRA changes to employees

Directs and motivates employees to meet through put expectations

Trains employees to procedures and AAR field manuals

Hires, coaches, and disciplines employees

Corrects material billing discrepancies for department

Repair Shop Supervisor, Rescar, Dubois, PA, May 2015 – August 2019

Leads repairmen with directions

Trains employees to satisfy customer needs and safety trainings

Ensures proficiency and safety of the shop

Maintains neat records of work being done

Trainer for forklift operators

Assisted employees with many hands on tasks

Repairman, Rescar, Dubois, PA, May 2005 – May 2015

Implemented all facets of railcar repair

Efficient in welding processes, mechanical operations, non- destructive testing (direct visual, mag particle, dye penetrant, ultrasonic thickness), functioning and assembly of electrical coil cars

Assisted supervisors to maintain shop efficiency

Blaster, Rescar, Dubois, PA, May 1995 – May 2005

Blasted railcars for paint process

Ensured efficient pace for paint process

Maintained and performed repairs on blast bay

Bradley Fighting Vehicle Mechanic, United States Army, Baumholder, Germany, July 1988- July 1992

Performed repairs and maintenance on vehicles

Maintained standards of the United States Army

Worked with other repairmen to ensure efficiency of shop

Ground Support Equipment Mechanic, United States Marines, New River Air Station, July 1982 – July 1986

Maintained all equipment used to support aircraft

Efficient in the areas of hydraulic, cryogenic, mechanical, and electrical work

Lead paint shop for ground support equipment

Worked with other repairmen to ensure efficiency of shop

EDUCATION

Punxsutawney Area High School, Punxsutawney, PA

General Education Diploma, May 1982

CERTIFICATIONS

Direct Visual Inspection, 2008 - 2019

Dye Penetrant Inspection, 2009 - 2019

Mag Particle, 2008 - 2019

Ultrasonic Thickness Testing, 2009 – 2019

Bubble Leak Testing, 2008 -2019

Electric Coil Car, 2009 - Present

Welding Certifications, 2005 - 2019

PROJECTS

Coil Car Project, Rescar, Dubois, PA, May 2015 – Present

Worked with customers and vendors in leading the requirements and set-up of all aspects of installing electrical systems on electric coil cars

SKILLS

Efficient in Microsoft Office and other computer skills ( About Time, Rail RX, and

Customer specific sites

Administers effective leadership in the workplace

Adapts easily to work environment

Maintains organization of records

AWARDS

Good Conduct Medal

Awarded to Marines with outstanding performance and leadership

Expert Marksmanship

Awarded to Marines with distinct skills that are crucial to the military

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