Travis Mangum
Wake Forest
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 30 years in extrusion operations. Skilled in troubleshooting, machinery maintenance, and team leadership. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement while achieving production targets.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Extrusion Operator Team Lead
Nomaco
Zebulon
04.1994 - Current
- Executed operations of extrusion machinery for the production of premium plastic products.
- Achieved production targets by maximizing changeover efficiency and setting up equipment.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance production efficiency and quality.
- Fine-tuned machine settings for enhanced performance aligned with product requirements.
- Adjusted machine settings to control speed, temperature, pressure and other variables as needed.
- Controlled feed rates to ensure optimal operation of extrusion machinery. and monitored material flow during the extrusion process.
- Regularly monitored production processes, ensuring strict compliance with safety protocols.
- Set machine parameters to optimize speed and temperature control.
- Troubleshot any malfunctions or breakdowns in the extrusion process and made necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Partnered with team members in troubleshooting equipment issues swiftly.
- Monitored production output for quality assurance purposes.
- Followed written instructions from supervisors regarding product specifications and production requirements.
- Provided technical support to other operators when required.
- Facilitated communication between shifts and with managers regarding machine operations and processing statuses.
- Achieved production targets by maximizing changeover efficiency and setting up equipment.
- Facilitated communication between shifts and with managers regarding machine operations and processing statuses.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wake Forest-Rolesville
Wake Forest, NC08-1992
Skills
- Extrusion process
- Equipment operation
- Machine setup
- Machinery maintenance
- Troubleshooting methods
- Mechanical inspection
- Precision measurement
- Quality assurance
- Operator instruction
- Safety compliance
- Forklift certified
- Training facilitation
- Operator training
- Problem solving
- Mechanical aptitude
- Leadership qualities
Timeline
Extrusion Operator Team Lead
Nomaco
04.1994 - Current
High School Diploma -
Wake Forest-Rolesville