Ivan De La Torre
Quality Control Lead
San Bernardino
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a strong background in valve rebuild and material handling. Committed to delivering high-quality installations while prioritizing safety compliance and team collaboration, contributing to efficient workflows and operational success.
Overview
2
2
Languages
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Facilitator
GATX Rail
04.2020 - Current
- Work with a team of professionals to ensure a steady flow of quality inspired work safely.
- Use every available tool to complete only the highest level of quality valve rebuilds.
- Look up Instructions Manual of Operations, drawings, FM's, Improvement Orders, customer specifications, AAR Manual and company standards to confirm every valve meets the required safe operational function.
- Work in accordance with POD's and challenge our team to meet our goals in a safe timely manner.
Prework Technician
GATX Rail
03.2016 - 04.2020
- Organized work details according to Service Equipment (SE) due, Lining requirements and type of rail car.
- Assisted in dismantling, leak tests, coil tests, confined space entries, checking for insulation voids, flare tasks and delegating work.
- Planned and delivered completed tracks for switching, assuring steady stream of railcars for further maintenance.
- Confirmed that every aspect of Prework completed was properly documented in Portal, ECM and LCA.
- Kept housekeeping at the top of priorities for a safe and uninterrupted work flow.
Valve & Coil Technician
GATX Rail
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Worked with a team of professionals to install valves and fittings on railcars, upholding the highest level of safety, quality and efficiency.
- Double checked all gaskets, fasteners and valves for discrepancies before, during and completion of installation.
- Looked up drawings, FM's, Improvement Orders and customer specifications to deliver precise installation of valves and fittings.
- Followed all instructions underlined in the guidelines set by Fleet Maintenance to accomplish the best results in functionality of service equipment.
Repair Technician (Welder)
GATX Rail
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues on railcars, ensuring operational reliability and safety compliance.
- Performed routine maintenance and inspections to enhance equipment longevity and performance standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline repair processes, reducing turnaround times for equipment servicing.
- Worked on railcar trucks, structure, tank and jacket components using different power tools, hand tools and welding.
Education
High School Diploma -
David Starr Jordan High School
Los Angeles, CA06-1998
Welding Fabrication - Welder Fabricator
Center For Employment Training
San Bernardino, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
- Inspecting and estimating
- Material handler
- Valve rebuild
- Assistant supervisor
- Add Ons
- Billing out
Timeline
Production Facilitator
GATX Rail
04.2020 - Current
Prework Technician
GATX Rail
03.2016 - 04.2020
Valve & Coil Technician
GATX Rail
02.2015 - 03.2016
Repair Technician (Welder)
GATX Rail
10.2014 - 02.2015
Welding Fabrication - Welder Fabricator
Center For Employment Training
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
David Starr Jordan High School