Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Volunteer

Travis Pruitt

mechanic/fabricator
Munford,TN

Summary

Hardworking, strong and physically agile manufacturing professional who excels at industrial maintenance, and fabrication. Experienced mechanic with strong leadership and relationship building skills.

Reliable professional with 16+ years of experience handling mechanical needs. Knowledgeable, dedicated and offering superior skills in fabrication, maintenance and mechanics.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Tech, Mechanic

Darwin Industrial
2022.08 - Current
  • Communicated with customers to provide updates, gather information and resolve issues.
  • Communicated with supervisor to report progress, discuss issues and seek guidance.
  • Collaborated with other field technicians to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Identified potential problems and prevented equipment failure through performing regular equipment inspections.
  • Prepared and submitted reports to document work performed and provide progress updates to management.
  • Utilized safety practices with no complaints or accidents.

Maintenance Tech 4

FedEx:Ground
2019.09 - 2022.08
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
  • Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.

Maintenance Mechanic

Unilever Covington Ice Cream Factory
2017.08 - 2019.09
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.

Fabricator, Shop Lead, Maintenance Mechanic

Industrial Mechanical Solutions
2015.12 - 2017.08
  • Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
  • Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
  • Diagnosed malfunctions and troubleshot issues.
  • Conducted repairs on equipment to return machines and tools to functionality.

Press Room Operator,equipment Mechanic

GSK
2014.02 - 2015.12
  • Maintain and operate three presses and two siebler package equipment as well as necessary equipment and tools
  • polident tablets press equipment operation and maintenance
  • Conducted general maintenance procedures on schedule.

Line mechanic

Lambs Machine Shop
2013.01 - 2014.02
  • Contracted Line mechanic responsible for maintaining several pieces of equipment throughout the workday
  • In charge of line change overs, sanitizing equipment and production of products.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to identify and address mechanical issues.
  • Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
  • Conducted preventative maintenance on heavy equipment, such as lubrication, checking fluids and replacing worn parts.
  • Installed, calibrated and tested new or repaired parts and equipment.
  • Observed and tested operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions using voltmeters or other testing devices.
  • Diagnosed equipment issues by analyzing error messages and testing results.

Skilled mechanic

Stinson Industrial
2013.03 - 2014.02
  • Disassembled broken and defective equipment to facilitate repair.Reassembled equipment after completed repairs
  • Structure welding
  • Removing and setting equipment
  • Installing new equipment or systems.Maintained and repaired equipment and facilities.

Lead Welder/fabricator

Blocker & Wallace llc
2011.05 - 2013.03

fabricated full blower packages from start to finish.

  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
  • Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
  • Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
  • Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.

Fabricator, Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Industrial Mechanical Contractors
2006.04 - 2011.05


  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects accurately and quickly.
  • Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
  • Adjusted machine settings and tooling to get accurate cuts and shapes for each job.
  • Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
  • Inspected equipment and materials to verify safety and quality standards.
  • Performed quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and painted finish discrepancies.

Education

GED -

Kirby High School
Memphis, Tennessee

Skills

  • Two of the five years I spent at IMC were at GSK , a pharmaceutical plant, high safety and Quality oriented.
  • I performed a variety of task at this plant, from basic P.M.'s to assisting in the Installation of entirely new sections of the plant .
  • Also two of the five years I spent at IMC were at Solae, yet another high safety and quality Oriented food grade protein plant. Here I also performed task such as basic P.M.'s to the Installation of new systems. References supplied below.
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Workplace Safety
  • Equipment Dismantling
  • Cutting Torches
  • Lockout and Tagout Procedures

Timeline

Field Tech, Mechanic

Darwin Industrial
2022.08 - Current

Maintenance Tech 4

FedEx:Ground
2019.09 - 2022.08

Maintenance Mechanic

Unilever Covington Ice Cream Factory
2017.08 - 2019.09

Fabricator, Shop Lead, Maintenance Mechanic

Industrial Mechanical Solutions
2015.12 - 2017.08

Press Room Operator,equipment Mechanic

GSK
2014.02 - 2015.12

Skilled mechanic

Stinson Industrial
2013.03 - 2014.02

Line mechanic

Lambs Machine Shop
2013.01 - 2014.02

Lead Welder/fabricator

Blocker & Wallace llc
2011.05 - 2013.03

Fabricator, Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Industrial Mechanical Contractors
2006.04 - 2011.05

GED -

Kirby High School
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