Blake Travis
Lancaster,OH
Summary
Organized Entrepreneur with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
Self-employeed
04.1993 - Current
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepair detailed repair estimates.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Retained accurate records of purchases, titles and sales.
- Researched parts availability and pricing to stay on par with competitors and offer best services.
Maintenance /Safety Supervisor
Rumpke Waste Management
09.1988 - 02.1993
- Completed workplace safety and hazard inspections.
- Instructed employees on OSHA standards.
- Analyzed onsite incidents and instituted precautionary measures to reduce risk and severity of workplace injuries.
- Participated in safety meetings by answering questions from staff members.
- Led employee training on safe usage of equipment.
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Assessed value of safety programs to apply modifications and improvements and achieve targeted goals.
Welder
Brocks Welding
08.1987 - 11.1988
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Collaborated with engineers and designers to create new parts and assemblies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northwest High School
McDermott, OH1987
Welding
Scioto County Career Technical Center
Lucasville, OH1987
Skills
- Time Management
- Installation
- Troubleshooting
- Prepare Estimates
- Workplace Safety
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Maintenance and Repair
- Order Supplies
- Reading Comprehension
- Service Sales
- Safety Management
- Equipment Selection
- Price Quoting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership
- Risk Management Strategies
- Safety Audit
- Hazard and Incident Management
- Injury Prevention
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
Timeline
Mechanic
Self-employeed
04.1993 - Current
Maintenance /Safety Supervisor
Rumpke Waste Management
09.1988 - 02.1993
Welder
Brocks Welding
08.1987 - 11.1988
High School Diploma -
Northwest High School
Welding
Scioto County Career Technical Center
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