Adolfo Nieto
Chicago
Summary
Knowledgeable Technical Trainer with robust background in mechanical systems and team leadership. Proven ability to manage complex repairs, streamline processes, and enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in diagnostics and preventive maintenance. Track record of maintaining safety standards and efficient operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Mechanic/ Work Equipment Mechanic
Metra
08.2017 - Current
- As Lead Mechanic - provide technical expertise to mechanics, enhancing their skills and boosting overall team capabilities.
- As Lead Mechanic - conduct quality inspections of completed work, ensuring all repairs met industry standards.
- Enhance equipment performance by implementing preventive maintenance and repairs on diverse machinery.
- Diagnose mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Interpret equipment schematics (hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical components), machinery blueprints, manuals, and specifications to resolve equipment malfunction.
- Manage workflow effectively by prioritizing tasks based on urgency, complexity, and available resources at hand.
- Maintain constant production workflow of machinery in tie gangs and rail gangs.
- Perform electrical repairs on work equipment.
Track Machine Operator
Metra
06.2015 - 07.2017
- As Foreman - conduct job briefings on track construction including removing ties, checking for broken bars and bolts, checking gauges on rail frog and track.
- As Foreman - responsible for leading, coordinating, and executing tasks for crew members and ensuring their safety.
- Coordinate effectively with dispatchers to ensure proper routing of trains according to schedule demands during track maintenance and repairs were performed.
- Run all types of necessary heavy work equipment machinery to maintain the integrity of the track.
- Equipment utilized includes Inserters, Spikers, Tie Cranes, End Loaders, Speed Swing, Tampers, and several more
- As Machine Operator, Federal Railroad Administration 214 subpart C & D qualified.
Education
High School Diploma -
Curie Metropolitan High School
Chicago, IL01.2009
Skills
- Experienced with Microsoft Office Applications
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Implement Safety Protocols
- Results-Oriented Environment
- Skilled in Operating Diverse Railroad Equipment
- Welding and fabrication
- Equipment Preventive Maintenance
- Electrical Diagnostics
- Brake System Maintenance Skills
- Heavy machinery and small equipment repair
Certification
- Forklift certified
- FRA 214 and FRA 213 of Railroad Roadway Worker Protection
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Mechanic/ Work Equipment Mechanic
Metra
08.2017 - Current
Track Machine Operator
Metra
06.2015 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Curie Metropolitan High School
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