Travis DeGroat
Milan,NM
Summary
Metal fabrication and manufacturing professional with over 15 years of experience fabricating, assembling, and repairing metal components in industrial production environments. Experienced operating fabrication equipment, reading technical documentation, performing precision measurements, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and maintaining strict quality and safety standards. Proven ability to work independently, learn new manufacturing processes quickly, and produce high-quality work in fast-paced production environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner/Metal Worker
Epic Fabrication & Design
Milan, New Mexico
03.2011 - Current
- Fabricated custom metal components to customer specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints, fabrication drawings, sketches, and customer specifications to manufacture finished products.
- Used fabrication hand tools, grinders, presses, drills, cutting tools including shears, and measuring instruments to fabricate and assemble metal components.
- Measured, cut, formed, and fitted metal components while maintaining dimensional accuracy.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality and conformance to specifications.
- Performed equipment setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting to minimize production downtime.
- Maintained safe work practices while operating fabrication equipment and heavy machinery.
- Worked independently to solve fabrication challenges and modify forming processes as needed.
Operator
Epic Fabrication & Design DBA Epic Industries
Milan, New Mexico
05.2022 - 04.2026
- Maintained equipment and performed routine inspections to ensure optimal functionality and reliability.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving hours and vehicle maintenance records.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo while adhering to safety protocols, ensuring timely delivery and operational efficiency.
- Built strong relationships with clients through timely and professional service.
- Operated various types of trucks to transport goods, prioritizing safety and timely delivery.
Lead Lab Technician/Assistant Manager
SGS North America- Life Science Services
Milan, New Mexico
03.2006 - 03.2011
- Supervised daily laboratory operations to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on lab procedures and equipment use.
- Coordinated sample processing and analysis to consistently meet project timelines.
- Developed and optimized laboratory workflows, enhancing productivity and accuracy.
- Maintained equipment calibration and performed routine maintenance checks regularly.
- Collaborated with quality assurance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory standards in testing.
- Conducted troubleshooting of laboratory instruments to minimize downtime issues.
- Developed new testing proceedures when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grants High School
Grants, NM05-2003
Skills
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Fabrication Hand Tools
- Mechanical Assembly
- Blueprint & Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Layout & Forming
- Shop Mathematics
- Metal Cutting & Grinding
- Manufacturing Operations
- Production Support
- Equipment Maintenance
- Quality Inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Safety Compliance
- Forklift / Crane / Manlift Operation
- Material Handling
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- CDL
Timeline
Operator
Epic Fabrication & Design DBA Epic Industries
05.2022 - 04.2026
Business Owner/Metal Worker
Epic Fabrication & Design
03.2011 - Current
Lead Lab Technician/Assistant Manager
SGS North America- Life Science Services
03.2006 - 03.2011
High School Diploma -
Grants High School