Travis McRae

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Naturally analytical, intelligent and intuitive, impeccable work ethic, highly motivated and energetic, respected leader, with intense dedication to providing an immaculate product. Able to make successful decisions on-the-spot that provide desired results. Willingness to learn and high level of adaptability. Accepts and applies constructive criticism. Highly dependable.

EXPERIENCE

May 2022 – December 2023

Highland Pellets, LLC White Hall, AR

Worked inside the pellet mill as a pellet mill technician. Responsibilities included the maintenance and operation of two different lines of five pellet presses each. Recorded roller temperature and pellet temperature and made sure quality pellets were being produced. Replaced worn out rollers and dies inside of each press as needed. Maintain communication with control to assure proper durability of all pellets being produced. Contacted control to reduce or add amperage needed to produce quality pellet. Removed all jams from pellet presses in a timely manner to ensure pellet press was operating at a high level of efficiency. used forklift in a safe manner to open and close press doors to replace equipment as needed. Used forklift to add starch to hoppers for the durability of a quality pellet. Unloaded delivery trucks of starch and placed in storage areas to be used as needed. Kept assigned workspace as clean as possible to avoid, any possible injuries or fires inside of the mill. Used HMI computer displays to add grease to rollers as necessary and to identify any problems with presses. HMI displays were also used in the start up and shut down of presses. Used front and loaders to remove excess trash from starch containers. A further lateral promotion was a full-time front end loader operator on our communication pad. My responsibilities included, making sure three bark bays were empty so that more bark could be added later. Other responsibilities included filling bins to supply, the plant with material needed to produce quality pellets. Also, another responsibility was piling material into separate piles to be used in different bins for the production of quality pellets during the operation of any front and loader. I was responsible for doing a PMS on each vehicle before and during operation. Cleaning the tail- rows of conveyer belts was necessary during each shift to ensure no buildup of material around the tail-rows. Was also responsible for catching all aborted material and putting into proper piles for redistribution into the plant at a later date. February 2022-May2022 Hoover Lumber Company

(Ateam Staffing service) Pine Bluff, AR

Responsible for operating and maintaining rough, terrain large forklifts to maneuver stacks of lengthy lumber, as well as pallets of lumber. Maneuvered from rail cars to storage holding sites, kilns and back to rail cars for shipping. Used basic mathematical skills to make optimal use of area inside of kilns. Assisted other forklift drivers in finding material to be used and making sure the correct material was being placed inside of kilns. Acquired certification to operate forklifts while at Hoover.

Nov 2021 – February 2022

Highland Pellets (Express), White Hall, AR

Member of the clean-up crew that operates man lifts, forklifts, front-end loaders, skid steer and semi/vac trucks to retrieve aborted material and pellets to ensure clean, safe working environment.

Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

Tyson Foods (Express staffing service)

Responsible for counting packages of food material to be placed inside of boxes, making the boxes, and stacking of boxes after sealing. Ensured timely movement of all packaged food items after quality controlling the items to make sure adequate weight had been packed inside of food packages.

Laid-off due to lack of COVID vaccine.

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

Jason Henry's Siding, Inc., Texarkana, TX

Responsible for siding and soffit application, setting-up equipment (walk boards, ladders, ladder, jacks, scaffolding, brakes and cut tables) also occasionally using other equipment to include man lifts and scissor lifts. Used basic hand tools and power tools, including electrical drills, battery operated drills, power circulating saws and portable circulating saws and reciprocating saws.

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

Henry's Restoration, Texarkana, TX

Responsible for gutter on-site manufacturing of different lengths of gutter. Adjusted gutter machine to correspond with correct size of gutter to be installed. Obtained proper material from gutter companies and assured correct material was being used on all job sites. Set up all equipment necessary to get the job done in a timely manner without damaging any of the surrounding structures. Spoke with customers before and after job was completed to make sure that job was done to customers satisfaction. Resumed employment with Henry's Siding, Inc. after company branched out into separate companies. Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

Southern Papers Converting Services, Texarkana, TX Responsible for running and setting up paper cutting machines, driving forklift, operating and driving clamp truck, loading and off-loading semi-trucks, maintenance to all machines and equipment, repairing damaged trailers by using SMAW techniques. Other duties included inventory and sorting and stacking material inside warehouse. Also using two different types of machines to make bales of wastepaper and stacking and storing with use of forklifts.Responsible for loading bales of paper onto semi-trucks. Also assisted in changing out wheels, tires and brakes to flatbed trailers and semi-trucks. After working for the company for one month was advised that I had doubled production since being hired on. Jun 2016 - Dec 2016

ADS Erectors, Texarkana, AR

Responsible for installing fabricated metal buildings, commercial roofing, siding and framework. Used sky track and forklifts along with other equipment, such as scissor lifts to ensure proper installation of all material. Was responsible for ensuring proper measurements and counts of all material. Used basic hand, tools and power tools as necessary to complete the job.

Welding Shop Fabricator/Maintenance Technician Jan 2011 - Dec 2016 Arkansas Department of Corrections, Pine Bluff, AR Attended Riverside Vocational Technical School for welding. Successfully completed program and was hand-selected to weld a custom-piece for the school director. Learned metal inert gas (MIG), tungsten inert gas (MIG), and shielded metal arc welding methods. Employed by the welding fabrication. shop in Pine Bluff, AR for 18 months. Proficient with dual-shield flux core systems, grinders, use of 160-ton break, forklift, boom lift, and metal sheer. Fabricated window frames, doors, stainless steel sinks, tables, desks, shower trees, bunk racks, and more. In addition, assisted in the construction of a completed building to include laying out the construction ground to install concrete piers, setting steel piers after welding. Fabricated C and S channel and assisted tin shop in the proper manufacturing of

gutters. siding, and floating monorail for an engine lift, by attaching new unit to an existing building.

Also served for 12 months in the maintenance department. Completed basic maintenance and repair duties throughout building and grounds, including changing light bulbs, repairing and/or replacing water pumps, cell locks, doors and frames, faucets, toilets and shower fixtures. Maintained operation of sinks, toilets, showers and drains, repaired water leaks, troubleshot and repaired water valves, sewage grinder and pumps, as well as various electrical problems throughout facility.

Drilling Rig / lead Tong Operator Jan 2009 - Dec 2010 Grey Wolf International Oil Field, Houston, TX

As a lead tong, operated large self-locking wrenches used to spin pipe and apply the final makeup torque. Additionally, safely operated boom lifts and man lifts.

Crew Chief Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

Henry's Siding & Seamless Gutter, Knoxville, TN

asbestos, aluminum,, plastic panels, brick veneer, and metal siding to building exteriors to provide decorative or insulating surfaces. Fitted fastened siding material to laths, using rule, measuring tape, hand tools, power tools, nails, screws, and bolts. Estimator and Project Manager Jan 1997 - Dec 2008

Advanced Restorations, Inc., Knoxville, TN

Began tenure as a member of the construction crew, however, was quickly promoted to Estimator and Project Manager. Assisted with company revenue growth from $100,000/year to

$8,000,000/year. Simultaneously managed 30

projects at times. Managed and supervised at minimum 3-4 subcontractors as well as 30 full time employees as project manager. Approved bids from subcontractors and ensured timely payment. Collected insurance deductibles from customers, as well as job completion payments from insurance companies. Maintained respected business relationships with insurance companies and their adjusters, as well as personal relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction for all parties. User and instructor of Ultrasonic Cleaning Machine use, taught Roof

Inspection classes, as well as Simsol and Exactimate training for Eerie Insurance Company adjusters. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, and Excel), as well as Simsol and Exactimate estimating programs. Certified in Mold Abatement, to include the wear of P3 gear, full- face respirator and nitrite gloves.

Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

East Tennessee Continuous Guttering, Inc., Knoxville, TN As a gutter and siding installer, specialized in seamless gutter and siding installations and repairs. Provided homeowners and commercial property owners with trusted, reliable work. carpet cleaning technician Jan 1992 - Jan 1995

Advanced Carpet Cleaning, Inc., Knoxville, TN

in homes, businesses, and government buildings. Performed pre-cleaning inspections, applied treatments, and removed stains using hand and machine cleaning tools. Used scheduling skills to accommodate customers as efficiently as possible used retail sales techniques to provide customers with further cleaning and treatment materials. Jun 1986 - Jan 1991

Texas Department of Safety

Commissioned Supervisor of rural highway traffic in the Northeast sector of Texas. Attended Texas A&M University, successfully completed Basic Accident Investigation, as well as Advanced Accident Investigation. Qualified Special Weapons and Tactics Team member. Completed Advanced High Pursuit Driving School with the sixth highest grade in the class. Jul 1983 - Jun 1986

United States Army

Completed Basic Combat Training and Combat Medic Specialist training. Administered emergency medical care in the field in both combat and humanitarian situations. Served as a first responder, as well as triaged illnesses and injuries. Trained other Soldiers in lifesaver/first responder courses. Attended Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, successfully completed EMT Ambulance Driver, Aided Emergency Room, and First Aid trainings. Achieved rank of Sergeant within three years, was the sole recipient of the Brigade Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB), and qualified Expert in all Firearms qualifications.

EDUCATION

Welding Technology Apr 2012 - Aug 2013

Riverside Vocational Institute, Varner, AR

GMAW (gas metal arc welding)SMAW (shielded metal arc welding) GTAW ( gas tungsten, arc welding) Oxygen/acetylene torch, plasma, cutting and the use of a plasma cam Certificate - Accident investigation Jul 1986 - Oct 1986 Texas A&M, Austin, TX

Learned different math formulas for figuring up speeds of vehicles involved in accidents. Learn how to figure the co-efficiency of friction of a roadway, critical curve formulas, airborne formulas, flip vault formulas, straight distance formulas to provide just a few. Learned different ways to use SLR cameras.

Medical EMT Jan 1984 - Mar 1984

Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom, Tacoma, WA

SKILLS

Front End Loader Operator, forklift operator, sky track boom lift operator, man-lift operator (all sizes) skid steer operator, scissor lift operator, Vac Truck operator, basic power tool operator, including drills, drill presses, bandsaws, hand operated power saws, reciprocating saws, wrenches, pipe wrenches, screwdrivers, and other basic tools. Welding to include SMAW, GMAW. GTAW. Oxygen Acetylene torches, plasma cutters, plasma cams, Computer literacy, Power Point presentation.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Welding 2013

Riverside Vocational Institute

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