Travis Wasinger
Hutchinson,KS
Summary
Professional production specialist with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in overseeing production processes, optimizing workflows, and ensuring quality standards. Reliable and adaptable, effectively managing resources and fostering productive work environment. Expertise in safety protocols, inventory management, and process improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNC Operator & Certified Arc Welder
Superior Boiler
07.2024 - 11.2025
- Operated CNC machining center and plasma table to drill/mill tube sheets and cut 95% of boiler components, achieving ±0.005" tolerances
- Certified in arc welding; tacked 200+ pressure vessels with 100% pass rate on X-ray inspection
- Reduced setup time 30% via standardized and organized tooling protocols
CNC Machinist
Bradbury Group
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Programmed and operated CNC lathes (Fanuc controls) to turn rolls; edit G-codes, M-codes, and establish Macros
- Established part origins and selected tooling, maintaining blueprint tolerances on 99.8% of parts
- Collaborated with engineering to revise programs, cutting scrap rate 18%
Technician & Customer Service
Mobile Service Auto Glass
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Installed windows and mechanical components after listening to customer needs
- Led restoration projects for customers on 1940’s Mercury's and 1950’s Chevy Bel Aires
Owner & Operations Manager / Farm Manager
T.J. Wasinger Farms & G.L. Bontrager Farms
06.2008 - 07.2021
- Directed 1200+ acre row crop and livestock operation; increased yield 22% through precision farming, fertilizer/herbicide application and MSDS compliance
- Supervised 8 employees; implemented 5S and safety training, achieving 13 consecutive years with zero OSHA recordables
- Led heavy equipment maintenance program—reduced downtime 40% via predictive repair scheduling and preventative maintenance practices
- Managed $350K annual budget, payroll, and inventory; cut operating costs 15% through vendor consolidation
Education
Certificate - CNC Machining & CAD
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KSSkills
- CNC: Milling, Turning, Plasma Cutting, Fanuc Controls, G-Code Editing, Preventative Maintenance, Blueprint interpretation
- Welding and Fabrication: Proficient in arc and MIG welding techniques
- Lean & Safety: 6S, Kaizen, OSHA Compliance, MSDS Management
- Mechanical: Hydraulic Repair, Precision Gauging, Heavy Equipment Operation
- Software: AutoCAD, MS Office
Certification
- Certified Arc Welder – AWS (2024)
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry (2024)
Timeline
CNC Operator & Certified Arc Welder
Superior Boiler
07.2024 - 11.2025
CNC Machinist
Bradbury Group
08.2023 - 05.2024
Technician & Customer Service
Mobile Service Auto Glass
07.2021 - 08.2023
Owner & Operations Manager / Farm Manager
T.J. Wasinger Farms & G.L. Bontrager Farms
06.2008 - 07.2021
Certificate - CNC Machining & CAD
Hutchinson Community College