Charles Lawrence Castro

1611 W Carson Rd

Phoenix Az 85041

(602) 327-5486

Objective:An interesting career with a growing company to utilize my Supervisory and Mechanical knowledge.

Experience

Progress Rail ServicesGlendale, Az 85301

Supervisor II Production Lead

11/01 to 4/08

Inspected rail cars axle and wheel assemblies to determine conformance to Federal and American Railroad Association specifications.

Inspected railroad cars for structural defects and tested mechanical equipment such as brakes, air hoses, and couplings to ensure that they were in operating condition.

Climbed aboard train to test equipment and to locate defects.

Interpreted company policies to workers and enforced safety regulations.

Established or adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules.

Suggested changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, and work crews.

Analyzed and resolved work problems and assisted workers in solving work problems.

Trained and Certified in Hitch Lubes.

Successfully handled all major and minor repairs of flat cars, well cars, and auto rack cars.

Stainless steel 1G thru Company.

G & G Painting Inc.Mesa, Az

Painter & Prepper10/00 to 11/01

Applied coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, and lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces, trimmings and fixtures of buildings and other structures.

Smoothed surfaces with sandpaper, brushes, and steel wool.

Removed old paint from surfaces, using paint remover, scraper, wire brush, and blowtorch to prepare surfaces for painting.

Inter Rail LinkGlendale, Az

Carman1/97 to 1/00

Inspected rail cars for conformance to standards.

Examined wheels, brake beams, side bearings for structural defects and obstructions.

Performed Initial Terminal Air Test.

Torch (Oxygen and Acetylene) trained.

Knowledge of FRA and AAR Manuals.

Successfully completed yearly Carmen examinations.

Single Car Air Test Certified.

Billing of rail cars.

Trouble shooting of rail cars.

Education

Conchos Elementary School17th Ave and Vineyard

1989

Central High SchoolCentral and Campbell

1995

Mesa Community CollegeAlma School and Southern

Welding2003

Welding Certified 3G.

Progress Rail Services (Human Resources)San Bernadino, Ca

Supervisor Training2003

Training 40 Hours

References:Gary Henderson Superintendent (602) 382-5848

Geraldo Galvan Supervisor (602) 382-5888

Matthew Worste Supervisor (602) 321-6054