Travis Carango
New Bern,NC
Summary
Safety-conscious Setter Operator/Sheet Metal Fabricator possessing in-depth knowledge of quality assurance protocols,and equipment maintenance. Offering several years of experience performing wide variety of tasks to verify efficient operations. Strong troubleshooter recognized for quickly detecting problems and immediately taking corrective action.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Machine Operator
Bosch
New Bern, NC
10.2024 - Current
- Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
Sheet Metal Worker
Tyonek
Havelock, NC
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Fabricated sheet metal products according to customer specifications and drawings.
- Operated machinery such as shears, brakes, presses, punches, notchers and forming machines to shape sheet metal parts.
- Cut sheets of metal into required shapes using hand tools or powered cutting tools.
- Dismantled damaged units or equipment for repair or replacement of parts.
- Measured dimensions of completed work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Worked with a variety of metals, including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and copper.
- Used calibrated tools to measure key structural points.
- Prepared metals for industrial processes by cleaning, degreasing and removing impurities from raw materials.
Setter Operator
Bosch
New Bern, NC
10.2018 - 03.2024
- Monitor machine operations and adjust settings as needed to ensure quality standards are met.
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform necessary repairs.
- Maintain accurate records of production, material usage, and other related data.
- Inspect finished products for defects and make necessary corrections.
- Communicate with supervisors regarding progress and issues with production runs.
- Verify part dimensions against specified tolerances using measuring instruments such as calipers or micrometers.
- Identify defective parts produced by machine and take corrective action as required.
- Kept equipment working efficiently through proactive inspections, preventive maintenance, and repair actions.
Assistant Manager
Advanced Auto Parts
New Bern, NC
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
- Enforced a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
Retail Parts Professional
Advanced Auto Parts
Rio Grande, NJ
01.2013 - 04.2017
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Assisted in the selection of parts for customers based on their vehicle type and needs.
- Processed customer orders, returns, and exchanges efficiently.
- Diagnosed customer complaints and identified solutions to resolve them.
- Managed inventory levels by restocking shelves as needed.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures according to company guidelines.
Air Frame Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
Cherry Point, NC
12.2006 - 12.2011
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft airframes, engines and components in accordance with established standards.
- Ensured that all work is properly recorded in the appropriate logbooks or records.
- Inspected and tested aircraft systems to ensure proper operation and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Repaired, replaced, or overhauled defective parts using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment such as drill presses, grinders, welding equipment, rivet guns.
- Removed and installed engines, propellers, rotors and other related components to facilitate maintenance operations.
- Carried out necessary repairs on landing gear components including brakes tires rims wheels shock absorbers.
- Conducted non-destructive testing inspections such as eddy current testing magnetic particle inspection liquid penetrant inspection.
- Fabricated aircraft structural parts from raw materials following blueprints drawings templates models or oral instructions.
- Installed new aircraft parts and performed alignment of flight controls, and other related components.
Education
Collision Street Rod And Custom Fabrication Diploma - Collision Street Rod And Custom Fabrication
Wyotech
Blairsville, PA12-2012
Skills
- Metal Working
- Usage of Calibrated Tools
- Composite Repair
- Machine Maintenance
- Automated Assembly
- Safety Compliance
- Quality Control
Certification
- I car certification
- 609 A Refrigerant Recovery & Recycle
Accomplishments
- Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Ribbon
- Afghan Medal
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Machine Operator
Bosch
10.2024 - Current
Sheet Metal Worker
Tyonek
04.2024 - 07.2024
Setter Operator
Bosch
10.2018 - 03.2024
Assistant Manager
Advanced Auto Parts
04.2017 - 10.2018
Retail Parts Professional
Advanced Auto Parts
01.2013 - 04.2017
Air Frame Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
12.2006 - 12.2011
Collision Street Rod And Custom Fabrication Diploma - Collision Street Rod And Custom Fabrication
Wyotech
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