Michael Mendoza
Caldwell
Summary
Accomplished Maintenance Specialist with extensive experience at TTX Railroad, skilled in MIG welding and facilities maintenance. Proven track record in optimizing equipment functionality and reducing downtime through effective problem-solving and team collaboration. Committed to safety and quality assurance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and training among team members.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dump utility welder
Trailersplus
Nampa
08.2025 - Current
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure precision in weld placements.
- Conducted routine maintenance on welding equipment for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols while operating welding machinery.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Trained new employees on safe welding practices and equipment usage.
- Organized work area to maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
Maintenance Specialist
TTX Railroad
Long Beach
01.2020 - 06.2025
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and minimizing downtime
- Conducted regular inspections to identify potential issues and proactively address them before they escalated
- Managed inventory of spare parts and supplies, optimizing stock levels to minimize costs while ensuring availability for maintenance needs
- Utilized computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to track work orders, document repairs, and maintain accurate records
- Responded promptly to emergency repair requests, troubleshooting issues efficiently to minimize disruption of operations
- Trained new team members on proper maintenance procedures and safety protocols, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development
- Collaborated with engineering teams during the design phase of new equipment installations, providing valuable input that led to improved maintainability
- Developed predictive maintenance strategies based on historical data analysis, reducing unplanned downtime by XX%
- Mentored junior technicians on advanced troubleshooting techniques, enhancing their skills in diagnosing complex issues
- Served as subject matter expert during audits or regulatory inspections, ensuring compliance with industry standards
Education
High school diploma -
Gilbert High School
Anaheim, CA06.2008
Skills
- Facilities maintenance
- Mechanical knowledge
- MIG welding
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Shielded metal arc welding
- Production scheduling
- Compliance auditing
- Quality inspection
- Team collaboration
- Parts fabrication
- Safety management
- Problem solving
- Employee training
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Welding machine setup
- Overhead welding
- Torch cutting
- Quality assurance
- Health and safety
- Project management
- Cutting techniques
- Blueprint reading
- Personal protective equipment
- Welding
- Steel fabrication
- OSHA compliance
- Vertical welding
- Fabrication
- Safety equipment usage
- Wire feed machines
- Material selection
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
Certification
Driver's License
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Dump utility welder
Trailersplus
08.2025 - Current
Maintenance Specialist
TTX Railroad
01.2020 - 06.2025
High school diploma -
Gilbert High School