Travis Castle
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Diligent and ambitious fabricator/heavy machine operator, backed by 18 years of industry experience. Safety-minded specializing in mechanics, metal fabrication, welding, repairs, and diagnostics.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabricator
Crafted by Castle
El Cajon, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Safely operates a wide variety of hand and power tools involved in the fabrication process.
- Weld and fit various metals, utilizing MIG and TIG fusion techniques.
- Performs tests on completed products to assess safety, durability, and functionality.
- Fabricates machine parts using lathes, mills, and various powered equipment.
- Maintains schedules and timelines to ensure customer satisfaction.
Forklift Operator
Freeman Expositions
San Diego, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Complies with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery.
- Performs daily maintenance procedures on forklifts to ensure safe operating conditions.
- Maintains accurate records of freight movements, deliveries, and shipments.
- Works cooperatively and professionally with fellow industry associates.
- Follows instructions accurately when picking, sorting, and staging freight.
- Collaborates with team personnel to effectively complete tasks.
Head of Water Jet Department
Horizon Engineering
Poway, CA
11.2018 - Current
- Performs preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs to the machine in a safe working manner.
- Orders replacement parts, supplies, and materials when necessary.
- Reviews blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine the dimensions of parts to be cut.
- Follows documents to select proper materials, make accurate cuts, and complete finished products.
- Observes the operation of the water jet machine to detect any malfunctions or errors in the cutting process.
- Designs fixtures and methods that improve efficiency of production runs by up to 60%.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Hills
Santee, CA06-2006
Skills
- Safety compliant
- Effective communication
- Mechanically inclined
- Welding techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Machinery operation
- Mechanics
- Record keeping
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Timeline
Fabricator
Crafted by Castle
07.2025 - Current
Forklift Operator
Freeman Expositions
02.2025 - Current
Head of Water Jet Department
Horizon Engineering
11.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
West Hills