Travis Shewmaker
Savannah,MO
Summary
To obtain full-time employment and help a company achieve business goals, while also developing professionally.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Welding Technician
Altec Industries
07.2018 - Current
- Upheld strict compliance with internal safety standards and OSHA requirements.
- Diagnosed and corrected mechanical faults prior to welding.
- Logged daily welding activities with associated hours, supply use and maintenance work.
- Ground off imperfections before and after completing welds.
- Maintained tools and equipment for welding team.
- Measured and accurately cut pieces for joining and fabrication work.
- Utilized work order and diagrams to identify and apply job requirements and quality standards to effective production planning.
- Complied with OSHA regulations and company safety standards to promote worksite safety, protect team members and prevent equipment damage.
- Verified quality of finished products against company standards, determined grades and identified defective items.
- Documented daily work on production logs and work orders and discussed activities with management to optimize future production.
- Read blueprints, work orders and production schedules to determine product or job instructions or specifications.
- Inspected, measured and tested completed metal workpieces for conformance to specifications using measuring and testing devices.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
General Farm Hand
Shewmaker Farms
01.1996 - Current
- Trimmed and removed unwanted plant growth to improve health and yield of crops.
- Applied nutrients to soil to enhance crop growth and development.
- Analyzed soil to measure pH, minerals and organics to judge best fertilizer and amendments for maximum crop production.
- Constructed and maintained farm buildings, fences and other structures to protect livestock.
- Branded or tagged livestock with name.
- Handled and moved various plants and produce using tractors and wheelbarrows.
- Adhered to agricultural procedures and guidelines to promote safety in barns and fields.
- Cultivated fields, maintaining soil to provide crops with optimal growing environments.
- Examined livestock animals for signs of illness and injury.
- Maintained records of crop yields, livestock and other essential farm data to track farm performance.
- Cleaned, repaired and maintained farm machinery and tools to keep resources in good working condition.
- Cared for livestock by cleaning and disinfecting pens and facilities.
- Prepared land for planting crops to sow seeds for successful harvests.
- Cleared land and prepared soil for planting by tilling, grading and adding organic matter.
- Inspected crops for signs of pests and disease to implement necessary control measures.
- Harvested crops at proper time for maximum yield and quality.
Maintenance Department
Savannah School District
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Was involved in day to day maintenance operations
- We took care of sports fields maintenance, plumbing, electrical, construction, playground maintenance, deliver supplies, welding, fabrication work, and any other task needed
- Worked with a small crew to timely take care of 8 facilities
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Used various equipment to remove snow and sprinkled rock salt on walkways to prevent falls.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Followed routine maintenance checklist.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
Maintenance Department
Star Design LLC
04.2014 - 07.2015
- Worked in a timely manner to get machines up and going to reach production goals
- Interacted with machine operators to maintain machine operation
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of thermoforming equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
Weld Technician
Altec Inc
09.2011 - 04.2014
- Determine customer requirements on work orders and provide quality and timely workmanship
- Read schematics to various truck body components to be installed such as hydraulic valves, oil tanks, flow regulators, pressure switches
- Interpret blue prints and diagrams and use tape rule to measure truck body for extension installation
- Install truck frame extension using triangular vertical extension techniques
- Assemble outriggers, huck bolts, pintle, hook channels, subframes, boom rests, and frame extension and mechanical/hydraulic winches
- Order raw materials
- Weld with welder and use cutting torch or plasma cutter
- Mount ladders, steps and grab handles to truck body
- Use impact wrenches and drill stands to bolt sub frame, aerial or digger units and outrigger to truck chassis
- Manage usage of small and large manual hand tools to bolt assembly components to truck chassis
- Performs re-work as required
Heavy Equipment Operator
Hamm Inc.
04.2010 - 09.2011
- Operated heavy equipment and farm machinery on a daily basis
- Contributed to the maintenance of highway, aggregate, and waste regulations in North Central Kansas
- Joined forces with a team of over 250 employees daily
- Participated in numerous asphalt production projects on a weekly basis
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Strictly adhered to company safety procedures, noticeably decreasing job site accidents.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Met project demands consistently through careful and consistent operation of heavy equipment.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.
- Assisted team in setting up and dismantling equipment and tools to use for construction.
- Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation, and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Assessed work sites daily for potential hazards.
Production Line Employee
Eveready Battery Company
05.2008 - 10.2008
- Manufactured batteries for Energizer Battery Inc
- Constructed a variety of finished product on a daily basis
- Assembled the electric breakdown of electronic devices, as well as battery operated devices
Production Line Employee
Kawasaki Motors Corp
08.2007 - 12.2007
- Worked with a team of over 50 people to achieve production goals on a daily basis
- Resolved issues with finished product that related to the manufacturing process
- Successfully operated a variety of advanced tools to produce finished product out of raw materials
Sales Associate – Frozen Foods
Walmart
09.2006 - 08.2007
- Collaborated with a team of over 150 people to achieve weekly sales goals
- Maintained shelves by stocking them with the correct product and checking expiration dates
- Organized displays strategically throughout the entire store to increase convenience for shoppers
- Assisted customers directly with a variety of requests and sales decisions on a daily basis
- Located backstock of items that were not available on shelves
Education
Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operation -
North Central Kansas Technical College
Beloit, KS04.2010
GED - undefined
Savannah High School
Savannah, MO05.2006
Computer Aided Drafting - undefined
Hillyard Technical Center
St. Joseph, MO05.2006
Skills
- Farm Machinery
- Heavy Equipment
- Power Tools
- Mechanical Tools
- Welding
- Hydraulics
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Fork truck operation
- Material preparation
- Personal protective equipment
- Livestock feeding
- Farm equipment maintenance
- Weather monitoring
- Soil preparation
- Teamwork and communication
- Basic carpentry
References
- Jason Boyer, Past supervisor, Savannah School District maintenance supervisor, 408 West Market, Savannah, MO, 64485, (816) 261-3044
- Zach Davis, Personal friend, Boehringer Ingelheim associate (816) 205-2321
- Chad Lewis, Past supervisor, Altec Industries (816) 596-0478
- Brian Frei, Past group leader, Altec Industries (816) 752-7768
Timeline
Welding Technician
Altec Industries
07.2018 - Current
Maintenance Department
Savannah School District
07.2015 - 07.2018
Maintenance Department
Star Design LLC
04.2014 - 07.2015
Weld Technician
Altec Inc
09.2011 - 04.2014
Heavy Equipment Operator
Hamm Inc.
04.2010 - 09.2011
Production Line Employee
Eveready Battery Company
05.2008 - 10.2008
Production Line Employee
Kawasaki Motors Corp
08.2007 - 12.2007
Sales Associate – Frozen Foods
Walmart
09.2006 - 08.2007
General Farm Hand
Shewmaker Farms
01.1996 - Current
GED - undefined
Savannah High School
Computer Aided Drafting - undefined
Hillyard Technical Center
Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operation -
North Central Kansas Technical College
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