Zachary I Farrell
Erskine
Summary
Highly skilled technician with significant experience in troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of various systems. Possess strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills necessary for diagnosing complex issues. Demonstrated success in improving system performance and reliability through preventative maintenance and timely repairs. Proven ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of service delivery.
Resourceful Technician known for high productivity and efficiently completing tasks. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and equipment repair. Excel at time management, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring seamless operations and team coordination.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Railcar Technician
Cypress rail solutions
Erskine
10.2024 - Current
- Completed scheduled appointments on time to drive quality service.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
- Operated specialized diagnostic tools used to identify system faults.
- Installed new components or replaced defective parts to restore functionality.
- Inspected materials and equipment regularly to check for potential hazards and machine defects.
Railcar Technician
Northern Plains Railroad
Erskine
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Went through work orders with other employees on bad order rail cars,
- Cfr 100.508 certified for testing air brakes on rail cars
Millwork Operator
Scoular Grain
Mentor
11.2018 - 07.2023
- Dehulling sunflower seed to make human grade sunflowers/bird food grade.
- Working with machinery to make dehulling process more efficient
Production Supervisor
Scoular
Erskine
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Analyzed data from monthly productivity reports to identify trends and potential issues with current processes.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Ion Technician
Crystal Sugar
East Grand Forks
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Perform complex mechanical alignments and calibration of equipment to quality standards.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
LegumexWalker
Mentor
06.2014 - 04.2016
- Turned in paperwork outlining orders for inspection before loading, marking load tickets for out of stock items, withholding or completing orders as necessary and inspecting trucks before departure.
- Built pallets and loads according to load sheets, including partial and mixed pallets, wrapped finished pallets and staged pallets and loads into truck when ready for shipment.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
Scale House Operator
LegumexWalker
Mentor
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Verified track sheet and communicated with transloaders to monitor accuracy of loaded products.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent service to internal and external clients.
Quality Control Inspector
LegumexWalker
Mentor
07.2013 - 06.2014
- Used quality certificated tools to inspect quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Communicated with production team members about specific quality issues.
- Conducted tests to evaluate comprehensive quality of sunflower products, noting results in Data base and marking or removing defective items.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Examined Final product for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.
- Sampled of products for detailed analysis.
Salesman
Menards
Grand Forks
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
- Forged and nurtured impactful relationships with customers to cultivate loyalty, boosting customer satisfaction ratings.
- Upheld high standards of customer service by promoting and upselling new products and services.
- Promoted and up-sold products and services to meet needs of customers.
Education
Architectural Technology & Design -
Northland Community And Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN05.2013
Diploma -
Win-E-Mac Public School
Erskine, MN05.2012
Skills
Able to communicate and work well with others, motivated, computer knowledge, problem solver, and capable of working alone
Timeline
Railcar Technician
Cypress rail solutions
10.2024 - Current
Railcar Technician
Northern Plains Railroad
08.2023 - 10.2024
Production Supervisor
Scoular
10.2022 - 03.2023
Millwork Operator
Scoular Grain
11.2018 - 07.2023
Ion Technician
Crystal Sugar
04.2016 - 10.2018
Warehouse Forklift Operator
LegumexWalker
06.2014 - 04.2016
Quality Control Inspector
LegumexWalker
07.2013 - 06.2014
Scale House Operator
LegumexWalker
06.2013 - 07.2014
Salesman
Menards
06.2012 - 06.2013
Architectural Technology & Design -
Northland Community And Technical College
Diploma -
Win-E-Mac Public School