Travis Doolittle
Greenville,MI
Summary
Proactive production team leader with 5 + years of hands-on experience overseeing CNC operations, offset adjustments, and program changes. Improving team activities and performance. Motivated and knowledgeable about safety requirements, industry practices, and regulations governing the rough machining department. Focused professional with attention to detail, clear communication, and training skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rough Machining Supervisor
Dicastal North America
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Supervised daily machining operations to ensure workflow efficiency and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for equipment, reducing downtime and enhancing productivity.
- Trained and mentored team members on machinery operation and safety standards.
- Implemented process improvements that increased production quality and reduced waste.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to improve team effectiveness.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends, facilitating informed decision-making for operational enhancements.
- Led cross-functional meetings to align departmental goals with overall company objectives, driving team collaboration.
- Established measurable goals for each team member, ensuring accountability and progress tracking within the department.
- Collaborated with engineering teams during product design phases to ensure manufacturability without compromising quality or functionality.
- Facilitated cross-training initiatives among employees which resulted in greater flexibility during peak workload periods and reduced reliance on temporary staff.
- Ensured high-quality products by enforcing strict quality control standards and procedures.
- Coordinated with other departments for timely delivery of raw materials and finished products.
- Conducted root cause analyses following any process failures or non-conformance issues, resulting in corrective actions that prevented future occurrences.
- Implemented safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilising fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
Rough Machining Team Leader
Dicastal North America
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Notified supervisors about production problems and helped identify and correct concerns.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions and process cards.
- Inspection of raw materials based on first piece measurements.
- Hand measurement of mid process items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production part number.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Meet or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Monitor production lines, watching for pile-ups or jams.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Defined, created and developed solutions to identify root cause of problems to avoid future occurrences.
- Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
- Set up, adjust and maintain machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.
- Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources and maintaining schedules.
- Identified source of equipment malfunctions by using various troubleshooting methods.
Lead Abatement Supervisor
Badgerow's Building & Remodeling
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Maintained crew safety under various types of weather and working conditions.
- Kept projects in strict compliance with contract documents and schedules using effective management and problem-solving abilities.
- Removed asbestos debris with vacuum and cleaned surroundings.
- Managed fieldwork with team of 3 carrying out lead abatement projects.
- Sliced and scraped asbestos to dislodge and shoveled into disposal bags.
- Set up portable showers or mobile decontamination unit on site.
- Encapsulated and repaired asbestos materials to protect occupants.
- Studied job specifications and inspected work site to assess asbestos removal scope.
- Oversaw quality control to check completeness, accuracy and skill of completed work.
- Built scaffolding and sealed work area with plastic sheets and duct tape.
- Read quality assurance documents and followed techniques and procedures.
Machine Technician
Dicastal North America
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Set up and operated machines and tools to create quality products.
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands.
- Inspected equipment regularly and performed preventive maintenance as appropriate.
- Calibrated machine parts and ran diagnostic tests to confirm system functionality and accuracy.
- Diagnosed and repaired machine malfunctions and problems to minimize downtime.
- Disassembled machinery to remove parts and make repairs.
- Engaged in troubleshooting of machinery malfunctions through use of testing instruments and observation of defective equipment, listening and visually analyzing for sources of problems.
- Completed regular upkeep work on LOTO of machinery and mechanical equipment to maintain continued operation and operator safety.
- Facilitated optimal efficiency in machinery with thorough cleaning, lubricating and adjustment of components.
- Read and interpreted technical documents blueprints to disassemble and reassemble equipment for repairs and component replacements.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Maintenance Apprentice
Ventra Ionia Main
10.2013 - 08.2016
- Completed minor electrical, plumbing and HVAC maintenance for building occupants.
- Replaced worn and damaged parts to keep maintenance equipment fully functional.
- Created daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment maintenance procedures and kept records of scheduled work.
- Detected and repaired hazardous conditions or concerns that presented risk of accidents or injuries.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Identified problems during daily work inspections and addressed concerns.
- Followed instructions regarding duties and assignments for facility and machinery maintenance.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Double checked supply inventories to ensure project specific correctness and optimize work readiness.
- Cleaned and maintained machinery and equipment safely using detergent cleaning products.
- Adjusted and repaired minor issues for pumps , electrical and conveyor equipment and systems.
- Operated light, fan, plumbing, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic systems and managed employees.
- Implemented troubleshooting techniques to resolve issue.
- Developed process improvements to increase reliability and equipment performance.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanics And Repairers
Montcalm Community College
Sidney, MIHigh School Diploma -
Greenville High School
Greenville, Mi04.2000
Bachelor of Science - Science Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2027
Skills
- Department & team management
- Materials estimating
- Job planning to production schedule
- Safe Machine Operation LOTO
- Safety oversight
- Organizational skills/5S
- Educated & Familiar with Layered Process Audits
- Maintenance & Repair
- Time Card Management
- Critical thinking
- Troubleshooting / Problem Resolution
- Machine Setup and Shutdown
- Visual Inspection / Hand Measurements / Gauging
- Time Card Management
- Mathematics and Calculations
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- MS Excel
- Conflict Resolution
- Machining operations
- Process improvement
- CNC machining
- Tolerance measurement
- Machine operation
- Precise measuring
- CNC machine operation
- Caliper use
- Blueprint reading
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- CNC operation
Certification
- Certified ERT member 2022
- Completed Microsoft excel training 2023
- Certified Lead Abatement Supervisor through the state of Michigan 2020/2021
Timeline
Rough Machining Supervisor
Dicastal North America
08.2023 - 02.2024
Rough Machining Team Leader
Dicastal North America
03.2022 - 08.2023
Lead Abatement Supervisor
Badgerow's Building & Remodeling
06.2020 - 03.2022
Machine Technician
Dicastal North America
08.2016 - 03.2020
Maintenance Apprentice
Ventra Ionia Main
10.2013 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Greenville High School
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanics And Repairers
Montcalm Community College
Bachelor of Science - Science Education
Western Governors University
Education and Training
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