Michael Arciniega
Chino
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and adaptability to diverse work environments. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams to achieve safe and successful project outcomes. Committed to delivering high-quality results and ensuring task completion with precision.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Ride Maintenance Technician
Knott's Berry Farm
Buena Park
05.2019 - Current
- Conducted inspections, maintenance, and repairs on multiple rides and railroad equipment, ensuring compliance with DOSH and OSHA regulations.
- Tracked equipment conditions, organized work groups, assigned projects, and oversaw locomotive engineers to enhance safety and performance.
- Researched and sourced assistance for rebuilding and testing Westinghouse steam-powered air compressors and brake components.
- Completed daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspections on assigned rides to maintain operational status.
- Collaborated on projects across the park, enhancing ride functionality and guest experience.
- Executed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Operated various equipment including forklifts, manlifts, scissor lifts, welding tools, and machining devices.
- Disassembled defective parts for proper repairs while logging completed tasks and project statuses.
Volunteer Mechanic
Carson And Colorado Railroad
04.2010 - Current
- Restored and maintained 1911 Baldwin Steam locomotive for operation at Eastern Sierra Museum of Inyo County.
- Conducted diagnostics and troubleshooting to identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Disassembled defective parts to perform accurate repairs.
- Gained experience working on various locomotives across Colorado and Nevada.
Lead Carmen/Freight Car Repairmen
Union Pacific Railroad
Los Angeles
11.2015 - 05.2019
- Carryout inspections as well as leading work groups in various repairs ranging from minor to major while utilizing many specialty tools as well as heavy equipment like forklifts and cranes.
- Troubleshooting mechanical and pneumatic systems in order to identify and repair those systems on a train some which are well over a mile in length and are stuck on the main line, in order to facilitate train movement.
- In the absence of a supervisor on our shift as the lead carmen it was also my responsibility to give direction to the work crew to make sure our team was completing the necessary work for that shift.
- After completing my shift it was imperative to record all work completed for that shift. All this work was held to Federal Railroad Administration standards to insure safe movement of freight trains.
Ride Maintenance Technician
Knott's Berry Farm
Buena Park
04.2005 - 11.2015
- Conducted inspections, maintenance, and repairs on multiple rides and railroad equipment, ensuring compliance with DOSH and OSHA regulations.
- Tracked equipment conditions, organized work groups, and assigned projects to oversee locomotive Engineers and Firemen.
- Researched and sourced assistance for rebuilding and testing Westinghouse steam-powered air compressors and brake components.
- Performed daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspections on assigned rides to maintain operational readiness.
- Assisted with various projects throughout the park on different rides and attractions.
- Executed diagnostic procedures to identify root causes of mechanical issues effectively.
- Operated equipment including forklifts, manlifts, scissor lifts, welding tools, and machining equipment.
- Disassembled defective parts for repair and replaced worn or damaged components.
Engineer/Firemen
Knott's Berry Farm
Buena Park
03.2005 - 03.2007
- Daily operation, basic inspection and routine servicing of locomotives and rail equipment.
Guest Service Associate
Knott's Berry Farm
Buena Park
03.2002 - 03.2005
- Daily operations at various merchandise locations.
- Responsible for running the register, stocking merchandise, and interacting with guests.
Education
Tech Certs - Mechanics And Repairers
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA06.2004
High School Diploma -
Savanna High School
Anaheim, CASkills
- Mechanical inspections
- Troubleshooting and issue identification
- Machining with lathes and mills
- Metal fabrication
- Welding and torching
- Plumbing skills
- Forklift operation
- Crane setup and lifting
- Hazardous materials response training
- CPR certification
- AED training
- Basic first aid training
Timeline
Senior Ride Maintenance Technician
Knott's Berry Farm
05.2019 - Current
Lead Carmen/Freight Car Repairmen
Union Pacific Railroad
11.2015 - 05.2019
Volunteer Mechanic
Carson And Colorado Railroad
04.2010 - Current
Ride Maintenance Technician
Knott's Berry Farm
04.2005 - 11.2015
Engineer/Firemen
Knott's Berry Farm
03.2005 - 03.2007
Guest Service Associate
Knott's Berry Farm
03.2002 - 03.2005
Tech Certs - Mechanics And Repairers
Fullerton College
High School Diploma -
Savanna High School