Travis Watkins
Augusta,GA
Summary
Talented professional experienced in welding, metal cutting and soldering. Brings strong attention to safety and quality. Team player with skills to read, understand and implement complex instructions. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Resourceful Supervisor trained in resolution of critical issues within time-sensitive environment with successful track record of building and maintaining talented teams. Highly organized, energetic and versatile leader committed to continuous improvements. Proven history of motivating staff to work together to achieve targets.
Results-driven Supervisor with experience steering and directing all aspects of operations. Practiced in orchestrating multiple projects with competing priorities involving process improvements, safety initiatives and quality control. Recognized and commended for collaborating with upper management to achieve organizational objectives.
Dependable Forman with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Knowledgeable leader with record of accomplishment on diverse construction projects. Translates directives of architects, constructions managers and clients into actionable on-site directives to consistently meet project demands. Expert in tackling problems head-on and maintaining strict standards.
Detailed Foreman skilled in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Team-oriented professional with strong commitment to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Dedicated to quality and clear communication.
Productive Operations Supervisor practiced in business and employee management. Bringing many years of experience overseeing day-to-day activities and production of goods. Decisive leader and strategic problem solver with excellent communication and planning abilities.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Rhoads
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
03.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and productivity.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize labor resources and coverage.
- Monitored inventory levels to maintain adequate supply for operations.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with management to develop operational strategies and goals.
- Resolved employee conflicts to maintain a positive working environment.
- Managed daily operations, including scheduling personnel, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
- Trained new employees on proper job functions and company policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
- Identified areas of improvement and developed strategies to increase efficiency.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss any issues or concerns they may have had.
- Developed strong relationships with customers through excellent customer service practices.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Performed periodic audits of operational processes in order to identify potential risks or areas of improvement.
- Implemented cost-saving measures throughout the organization's operations.
- Developed work schedules according to budgets and workloads, covering priority tasks.
Quality Inspector
Riley Power Group
North Kingstown, RI
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Identified and resolved quality issues, escalating critical problems to supervisors.
- Notified supervisors about production problems and helped identify and correct concerns.
- Documented, filed and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents.
- Completed evaluations by properly using various gauges, tools and equipment.
- Observed employee fieldwork and usage of materials for quality and consistency.
- Facilitated orientation and training classes to communicate policies and procedures to new hires.
- Conducted training classes for employees on features and operation of products, client tools and processes.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
Welder
RPG
Quonset Point, RI
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Conducted x-ray, hydrostatic and tolerance tests on welded parts to verify weld quality and conformance to specification.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
Iron Worker Welder/Foreman
Bechtel
Waynesboro, GA
05.2017 - 12.2021
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Evaluated work against design specifications.
- Inspected, tested and measured materials for conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
Welder/ Inpector/Team Lead
JCB
Savannah , GA
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Determined welding strategies using metallurgy knowledge, geometry and welding techniques.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Created precision pieces using application of electrode and gun along weld line.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Strengthened workflow by accurately welding various connection types.
- Identified acceptable components and rejected defective products.
- Adjusted and monitored production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
- Used de-rusting, grinding and drilling methods to rectify non-conforming material.
- Taught production team about quality control concerns to improve product excellence.
- Reported and tracked deviations from quality standards and recommended corrective action to appropriate personnel.
- Performed visual and NDT inspections using established tools to identify defects.
- Evaluated work against design specifications.
- Administered tests to welders to assess understanding of work and applicable code requirements.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
- Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations.
- Repaired malfunctions, reassembled items and performed final tests.
Lead Fitter/Repairman
Canam steel
Jacksonville , FL
01.2011 - 02.2014
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
- Created safety guards, angle iron and square tubing.
- Enhanced operations with timely component changing.
Shipyard Repair Welder
Bae Systems Inc.
Jacksonville, FL
08.2011 - 01.2014
- Maintained proficiency with cutting torches, hand tools and pneumatic devices.
- Used processes, including gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding and submerged arc welding.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Used and maintained various tools and materials including, power grinders, files, wire brushes, chemical solutions and cleaning compound.
- Assembled boiler parts and pressure vessels for structural use.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Welder
Stellar Energy
Jacksonville, FL
01.2009 - 08.2011
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
Education
Certificate - Welding
Tulsa Welding School
Jacksonville 01-2009
High School Diploma -
Edward H. White High School
Jacksonville, FL05.2006
Skills
- Hand tool use
- Stick Welding
- Tig Welding
- Brake press operation
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- AWS certified
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Communication
- Organization
- PPE use
- Relationship building
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Active listening
- Team building
- Visual Inspection
- MIG Welding
- Project Planning
- Crew Leadership
- Daily Reporting
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Worksite Safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Employee Training
- Construction Management
- Structural Repairs
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Quality Control
- Continuous Improvement
- Training Oversight
- Key Decision Making
- Relationship Building
Extra
Twic card holder
OSHA 30
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Rhoads
03.2024 - Current
Quality Inspector
Riley Power Group
02.2023 - 03.2024
Welder
RPG
10.2021 - 02.2023
Iron Worker Welder/Foreman
Bechtel
05.2017 - 12.2021
Welder/ Inpector/Team Lead
JCB
01.2014 - 05.2017
Shipyard Repair Welder
Bae Systems Inc.
08.2011 - 01.2014
Lead Fitter/Repairman
Canam steel
01.2011 - 02.2014
Welder
Stellar Energy
01.2009 - 08.2011
Certificate - Welding
Tulsa Welding School
High School Diploma -
Edward H. White High School