Travis W. Cox
Hitchcock,USA
Summary
Production professional prepared for high-standard roles in technical environments. Extensive experience in maintaining and optimizing production equipment to ensure uninterrupted operations. Known for collaborative spirit and reliability, adapting to changing needs and consistently driving results. Proficient in equipment troubleshooting, workflow optimization, and team coordination.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Technician
Ashland Specialty Ingredients
06.2024 - Current
- Work with the Batch Operations Manager, Packaging Supervisor, and other plant support personnel to package co-polymer, solvent, and powder products for our customers
- Perform product packaging and drumming activities for all co-polymer, solvent and powder products ensuring that customer specifications are met or exceeded
- Prepare all containers for staging and labeling
- Take samples or re-samples of powder, solvents and co-polymers as required to ensure product quality
- Hook up tank wagons and tank cars for solvent drumming
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions quickly to minimize disruptions in production schedules.
- Trained new team members on equipment operation, safety protocols, and company policies, fostering a skilled workforce.
- Performed regular calibration checks on instruments ensuring precision measurements throughout the production process.
- Performed setup of production equipment to establish optimal performance.
- Prepare all drumming equipment for maintenance as may be required
- Assisted in quality control measures by performing routine inspections of products against established standards.
Production Operator II (Flammables Unit)
Seatex LLC
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Feed materials into vessels or tanks; and turn valves to feed liquid materials through equipment units
- Turn valves or move controls to maintain system at specified temperature, pressure
- Observe chemical reactions; monitor gauges, signals, and recorders; and make specified operating adjustments on such equipment as pumps, reactors, heat exchangers, etc
- Draw samples of products for lab analysis
- Maintain log of gauge readings and shift production on blending run sheet
- Prepare equipment safely for maintenance work
- Use appropriate tools and Personal Protective Equipment to properly open, close, remove and secure items
- Perform truck loading and unloading operations
- Understand all safety procedures and follow safety policies
- Package final product into drums, totes, or bulk containers
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
- Inspected final products for defects and flaws using proper QA procedures.
Mobile Yacht Mechanic
Nautilus Marine Service
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Pull engines from yachts via crane
- Tear down and rebuild engines
- Troubleshoot various mechanical, electrical and fuel rated issues
- Repair and install AC Units
- Fiberglass repair
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- (12V, 24V, 120V, 240V)
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Education
NCCER - Instrumentation & Electrical
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX09-2022
Skills
- Testing and troubleshooting
- Assembly line experience
- GMP regulations adherence
- Component troubleshooting
- Automation coordination
- Quality Control
- Machine Operation
- Taking inventory
- Documentation preparation
- Production methods
- Safety operation procedures
- Material Handling
Timeline
Production Technician
Ashland Specialty Ingredients
06.2024 - Current
Production Operator II (Flammables Unit)
Seatex LLC
05.2023 - 06.2024
Mobile Yacht Mechanic
Nautilus Marine Service
03.2022 - 05.2023
NCCER - Instrumentation & Electrical
College of The Mainland
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