Thomas Harris

Paint Tech Team Lead

N Charleston, SC 29420

ad37ft@r.postjobfree.com

843-***-****

* ***** ********** ** ************* and warehouse operation.

Over 5 years experience in Machine Operations.

Certified forklift operator having used several different types, cherry picker, sidewinder etc.

Used different type's gauges, whether in measuring voltage or thickness of application.

6 years experience in repairing of X-Ray equipment and tube housing.

15 years experience as a Painter, Sand and Hydro Blaster in an Industrial sprays and brush roll application.

Believes in working with others towards a team goal.

Handles multiple projects concurrently.

Recognizes clients needs and meets them.

Works independently and is a self-starter.

Handles pressure and meets deadlines.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Paint Technician III Team Lead

Mercedes-Benz Vans - North Charleston, SC

May 2018 to Present

Final Inspection Paint Shop

Machine Operator/Forklift Operator

DAK Americas - Moncks Corner, SC

July 2017 to May 2018

Cut Bale Machine operator

Machine operator / Forklift operator

James Hardie Building Products/ Aerotek - Jedburg, SC January 2017 to June 2017

Machine Operator/ Forklift Operator

Journeyman Painter

Brock Services - Goose Creek, SC

June 2015 to January 2017

Industrial Painting and Blasting

JOURNEYMAN PAINTER/BLASTER

STEVENS TOWING - Yonges Island, SC

December 2013 to June 2015

Spray Painter and Sand Blaster, Hydroblaster

1st Class Painter / Blaster

Phillips Industrial - Goose Creek, SC

June 2008 to June 2015

Selected premixed paints and mixed required portions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matched specified colors.

* Applied coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, and lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exterior surfaces, trimmings and fixtures of buildings and other structures.

* Read work orders and received painting instructions from supervisor or homeowner. Painter/ Blaster/Lead Abatement

KBR Industrial Services - Wando, SC

July 2012 to November 2013

Responsibilities

Spray Painter and Sandblaster

Process Operator

Lauscha Fiber International - Summerville, SC

February 2011 to December 2011

Produce Premium quality glass micro fibers to be used throughout the world to manufacture a variety of different products.

* Makes adjustments in the process of the product using strict procedures as required by the customer and company formula.

* Checks equipment continually for proper function to achieve a premium quality product.

* Follows all safety rules and wears proper ppe for the job responsible for.

* Extensively trained on up grades in ISO and QS 9000 procedures.

* Responsible for start and stop of machine operations.

* Does lab tests on product testing for proper strength etc., Painter / Blaster

Deytens Shipyards - Charleston, SC

January 2010 to July 2010

Painter

* Blaster

* Sandblasting

Chemical Operator / Sun Chemical

Manpower Temporary - North Charleston, SC

June 2007 to July 2009

Sorted and counted parts and materials.

* Assisted workers engaged in fabricating, assembling, installing and processing materials, parts and assemblies for aircraft and aerospace products.

* Examined parts and materials for defects.

* Fed, loaded, and removed parts from machines.

* Loaded and unloaded racks, baskets, skids, dollies and conveyors.

* Moved and carried parts, materials and equipment.

* Wrapped and unwrapped parts, tools and equipment.

* Turned valves.

* Observed gauges and instruments to regulate flow of acids, steam and water into demonstrator towers to liberate nitric fumes and to effect absorption of fumes in absorption towers for recovering acid of specified concentration.

* Pumped acid to storage tanks after laboratory approval.

* Maintained and operated forklift equipment.

1st Class Painter/ Warehouse Forklift Operator

Best Buy Blinds - Mount Pleasant, SC

November 2001 to June 2007

Check in Plantation Shutters checking for defects and that there is an accurate count.

* Sand wood, poly, and fiberglass shutters Following strict safety guidelines.

* Order custom match paint according to customer's specifications.

* Properly wipe down before spraying primer finish.

* Apply finish coats of paint per customer color code.

* Ensure that paint or epoxy is properly adhering to shutters.

* Ensure proper finish is achieved whether through staining or other finishes

* Prepare for shipping.

CNC Operator / Chemical Operator

Bayer / Olsten Staffing - North Charleston, SC

July 1999 to November 2001

Controlled distillation equipment to recover sulfuric and nitric acids from residue produced in manufacturing nitroglycerin.

* Turned valves.

* Observed gauges and instruments to regulate flow of acids, steam and water into demonstrator towers to liberate nitric fumes and to effect absorption of fumes in absorption towers for recovering acid of specified concentration.

* Drew acid samples for laboratory testing.

* Pumped acid to storage tanks after laboratory approval.

* Maintained high standards of excellence.

* Established a successful Color pigment for particular coating.

* Demonstrated consistent record of amount of product used and times of different fusion processes.

* Maintained and operated fusion kettles and presses.

* Actively participated in loading of chemicals and duping of presses after process finished. X-Ray Tube Technician

Stat Medical X-Ray - Ridgeville, SC

June 1994 to February 2000

CNC Operator

Cummins Piston Ring Division - North Charleston, SC November 1989 to June 1994

Set up and cutting tools and machinery

* Measurements with using micrometers both tabletop and handheld

* Working in heat treatment department.

Warehouse Worker

Western Intermodal - Chicago, IL

March 1986 to September 1989

Operated overhead crane for loading and unloading flatbeds and rail cars

* Operated heavy duty forklift ( Big Boy) to unload Semi trucks entering warehouse area and properly putting into inventory.

* Maintain proper records of incoming and out going materials. Mess Management Specialist

US Navy

July 1979 to March 1986

Responsibilities

Order and receiving

Skills Used

forklift,pallet jackets and small crane operation

Education

Medical X

South Shore High School - Ridgeville, SC

June 1994

High school or equivalent in General

South Shore High School - Chicago, IL

1974 to 1979

Skills

• Forklift operator, spray riggs, jlg cert, sandblaster and hydroblaster (10+ years)

• Forklift

• Packing

• Picker Packer

• Shipping Receiving

• General Labor

• Pallet Jack

• Shipping

• Warehouse Associate

Military Service

Branch: US Navy

Service Country: United States

Rank: E-4

Certifications and Licenses

Forklift Operator

Present

Certified Forklift Operator

Assessments

Forklift Safety — Highly Proficient

February 2020

Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation. Full results: https://share.indeedassessments.com/ share_to_profile/9b47189b922f06b1a70fde7ac46c2524

Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

Contact this candidate