Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
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Travis Sparks

St. Cloud

Summary

With a background in equipment maintenance and Tool and Die I am proficient in diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues. My expertise spans from electrical repairs to preventative maintenance, I have a commitment to safety and efficiency. My technical, mechanical and analytical thinking have enhanced operational safety and productivity.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Game Technician

Kissimmee Quality Arcade Games
Kissimmee
06.2022 - Current
  • Inspection and repair of Arcade video game consoles. Light cabinetry repair. Monitor replacement and upgrades.
  • Assembling new game consoles.
  • Modification and customization to meet customer requirements. LED light installation, custom graphics, and painting.
  • Delivery, installation and game room setup.

Maintenance Technician

Essendant
Orlando
06.2017 - 06.2022
  • Preventative maintenance

Conducted routine inspections and servicing of machinery to prevent breakdowns, including cleaning, lubrication, and adjustments of

  • Conveyor belts, motors and gear boxes.
  • Dock levelers.
  • Box makers and taping machines.
  • High density storage racking repairs.
  • Computer work station setups.
  • Repaired and serviced RAYMOND lift trucks used in the facility.
  • Diagnosing equipment issues, identifying faulty components, and repairing or replacing them as needed.
  • Minor plumbing, electrical and painting for the facility.
  • Calibration and testing:

Adjusting and calibrating machinery to ensure it operates within optimal specifications and performing tests to verify proper functionality and safety.

  • Disassembly and reassembly:

Taking apart machinery to access components for inspection and repair.

  • Part replacement:

Ordering and replacing worn or damaged parts for the facilities rolling stock.

  • Safety compliance:

Adhering to safety procedures and regulations while performing maintenance tasks.

Was responsible for the sanitization of areas in the facility for Covid 19 incidents.

  • Record keeping:

Documenting maintenance activities, including inspection results, repairs performed, and parts replaced. Generating work orders.

  • Emergency response:

Responded to equipment breakdowns and emergencies to minimize production downtime.

Tool Maker

WINDOOR
Orlando
09.2016 - 05.2017
  • Building and designing punch dies in the manufacture of windows and doors.
  • Sharpening and repair of tooling used in the manufacturing process.
  • Making design and engineering changes to tooling.
  • Use of various precision measuring tools micrometers, calipers and dial indicators.
  • Operated manual mills, lathes and surface grinders

Maintenance Technician

Toufayan Bakery
Orlando
07.2016 - 09.2016
  • Preventative maintenance of equipment used in the baking industry.
  • Mixers proofers depositors sheeters ring-forms conveyors ovens and baggers.
  • Line change overs for different size and types of products.
  • Dealing with any issues that would happen during the production shift.
  • Document all maintenance and changes.

Maintenance Technician

Lowes Distribution Center
Poinciana
12.2013 - 05.2016
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined the best ways to correct them.
  • Inspected drives, motors and drive belts conveyor belts.
  • Followed routine and preventative maintenance checklists.
  • Repaired defective equipment parts. Operated tools, including hoists, saws welders and drills.
  • Referenced blueprints, repair manuals and parts catalogs for complex repairs.
  • Safely operated standard and aerial lift vehicles.
  • Conducted preventive and corrective maintenance on bearings, pumps, shafts and fans.
  • Documented all maintenance and repairs.
  • Made basic Electrical repairs.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on building rolling stock CROWN and RAYMOND brands.

Maintenance Technician

Lowes Distribution Center
Findlay
04.2004 - 12.2013
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined the best ways to correct them.
  • Inspected drives, motors and drive belts conveyor belts.
  • Followed routine and preventative maintenance checklists.
  • Repaired defective equipment parts. Operated tools, including hoists, saws welders and drills.
  • Referenced blueprints, repair manuals and parts catalogs for complex repairs.
  • Safely operated standard and aerial lift vehicles.
  • Conducted preventive and corrective maintenance on bearings, pumps, shafts and fans.
  • Documented all maintenance and repairs.
  • Made basic Electrical repairs.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on building rolling stock CROWN and RAYMOND brands.

Tool Maker

Progressive Stamping
Ottoville
09.1999 - 03.2004

September 1999 to March 2004

  • Performed preventative maintenance, repair and modification of stamping dies and welding fixtures.
  • Machined parts to precise specifications.
  • Used various precision measuring tools micrometers, calipers and dial indicators.

Education

Journeymans Card - Tool And Die

State of Ohio
Sidney, OH
06-1999

Associate of Science - Electronics

ITT Technical Institute
Dayton Oh
01-1993

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Electrical repairs
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Safety compliance
  • Mechanical repair
  • Equipment assembly
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Diagnostic skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical thinking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Game Technician

Kissimmee Quality Arcade Games
06.2022 - Current

Maintenance Technician

Essendant
06.2017 - 06.2022

Tool Maker

WINDOOR
09.2016 - 05.2017

Maintenance Technician

Toufayan Bakery
07.2016 - 09.2016

Maintenance Technician

Lowes Distribution Center
12.2013 - 05.2016

Maintenance Technician

Lowes Distribution Center
04.2004 - 12.2013

Tool Maker

Progressive Stamping
09.1999 - 03.2004

Journeymans Card - Tool And Die

State of Ohio

Associate of Science - Electronics

ITT Technical Institute
Travis Sparks