painter

PAT SPELCE

**** ********* **. * . ******, Ohio, 44720 234-***-**** *******@***.***

WORK EXPERIENCE

SIMMONS MARINE & OFFSHORE RACEING, AKRON, OH

Painter /Fiberglass repair, Mar 2013 – Jun 2014

Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them

from the paint.

Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.

Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.

Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement

parts using wrenches or welding equipment.

File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.

Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle

bodies and fenders.

Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.

Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair

procedure, and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete.

Apply heat to plastic panels, using hot-air welding guns or immersion in hot water, and press the softened panels

back into shape by hand.

Read specifications or confer with customers to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the

appearance of vehicles.

Replace damaged glass on vehicles.

Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures, and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses.

STARBOARD MARINE REPAIR, N . CANTON, OH

Painter / Fiberglass Repair, May 2011 – Mar 2013

Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.

Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.

Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them

from the paint.

Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.

Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement

parts using wrenches or welding equipment.

File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.

Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle

bodies and fenders.

Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.

Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair

procedure, and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete.

Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures, and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses.

SCHRIEVER FIBERGLASS, SCHRIEVER, LA

Fiberglass Repair, May 2009 – Apr 2011

Repair damage to fiberglass boats from 12 ft. to 40 ft.

WHITE STAR CLEANERS, HOUMA, LA

Maintenence & delivery driver, Jun 2005 – Apr 2009

Fix hydraulic rams & presses, steam lines,washers & dryers,plumbing & part time delivery driver.

Repair hydraulic rams, steam presses,Plumbing & Electrical . Part time delivery driver.

A & D YACHT SERVICE, ST. HELENS, OR

painter/Supervisor, Feb 2002 – Apr 2005

Mix paints to match color specifications or vehicles' original colors, then stir and thin the paints, using spatulas or

power mixing equipment.

Pour paint into spray guns and adjust nozzles and paint mixes for proper paint flow and coating thickness.

Monitor painting operations to identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks, and correct their causes.

Sand vehicle surfaces between coats of paint or primer to remove flaws and enhance adhesion for subsequent coats.

Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for

cleaning duties.

Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and decorative or finish coatings.

Remove accessories from vehicles, such as chrome or mirrors, and mask other surfaces with tape or paper in order to

protect them from paint.

Allow the sprayed product to dry and touch up any missed spots.

Select the correct spray gun system for the material being applied.

Apply primer over any repairs made to vehicle surfaces.

Apply designs, lettering, or other identifying or decorative items to finished products, using paint brushes or paint

sprayers.

Buff and wax the finished paintwork.

Lay out logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, according to blueprint specifications, using measuring

instruments, stencils, or patterns.

Set up portable equipment, such as ventilators, exhaust units, ladders, or scaffolding.

Operate lifting and moving devices in order to move equipment or materials so that areas to be painted are

accessible.

SPEED CARTER YACHT REPAIR, ST. HELENS, OR

Shipwright, Jan 2000 – Feb 2002

Position and hold timbers, lumber, or paneling in place for fastening or cutting.

Fasten timbers or lumber with glue, screws, pegs, or nails and install hardware.

Smooth or sand surfaces to remove ridges, tool marks, glue, or caulking.

Complete restoration on a 1963 all steel Chris Craft roamer

SCHOONER CREEK BOAT WORKS, PORTLAND, OR

Painter, May 1996 – Jan 2000

Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.

Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.

Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them

from the paint.

Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.

Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement

parts using wrenches or welding equipment.

Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.

File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.

Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle

bodies and fenders.

Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.

Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair

procedure, and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete.

Apply heat to plastic panels, using hot-air welding guns or immersion in hot water, and press the softened panels

back into shape by hand.

Replace damaged glass on vehicles.

Soak fiberglass matting in resin mixtures, and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses.

EDUCATION

COLUMBIA RIVER HIGH, VANCOUVER, WA

High School Diploma, Jun 1980

PORLAND ST. UNIV., PORTLAND, OR

Completed coursework towards English litt., Apr 1997

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Great customer service & people skills. Can read Blueprints and lay out to scale . Great color matching And

blending .

Complete Mastery of all hand tools,electric,air &manual

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