J O H N

F A R N A M

Hardworking employee focused on completing work quickly to consistently

exceed targets. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks. Dedicated to business success.

Berkshire Custom Coating, Pittsfield, MA, Feb 2011 - Oct 2022 QC Inspector

Powder Shield Technologies, Adams, MA, Apr 2003 - Apr 2010 Powder Coat Painter

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

EXPERIENCE

Located defects in products and processes, recording evidence and recommending remedial action.

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• Established final inspection procedure and matched job specifications. Reported non-conformance issues and documented findings to help production staff understand and correct problems.

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Completed quality control and inspection sheets against ISO standards for maximum benefit.

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Studied drawings and specifications, checking work instructions prior to inspecting production.

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• Removed defects from material surfaces for more polished finish. Calibrated instruments to match required tolerances and achieve consistent, reliable results.

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Filled in dents or scratches and sanded down rough spots with potential to show in final coats.

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Removed accessories and masked adjacent surfaces to prevent overspray and damage.

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Maintained painting and coating equipment, including cleaning and repairs.

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• Reviewed work orders to select materials and machine settings.

• Collected and properly disposed of hazardous waste.

• Examined painting to spot and correct flaws like blisters and streaks. Operated ovens, heat lamps and ventilators to encourage smooth and speedy drying between coats.

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• Applied coatings, paints, or sprays to various surfaces. Worked with hand tools and brushes to touch up visible imperfections and get to areas unreachable with spray guns.

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• Applied coatings, paints, or sprays to various surfaces. Performed routine cleaning and troubleshooting of sanding cabinets and ovens to reduce downtime.

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Coated products with substances such as silver, copper, rustproofing and paint.

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• Collected and properly disposed of hazardous waste. Worked with hand tools and brushes to touch up visible imperfections and get to areas unreachable with spray guns.

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Cleaned and maintained sprayers and power equipment to achieve consistent quality on each painting job.

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386 Old Columbia Street,

Adams, MA 01220

413-***-****

JohnFarnam1212@hotma

il.com

CONTACT

SKILLS

• RAW MATERIALS TESTING

• SPECIFICATIONS READING

• EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION

• QUALITY CONTROL

• INSPECT RAW MATERIALS

• EQUIPMENT OPERATION

• TEST PRODUCTS

• DEFECT CORRECTION

• FLOW REGULATION

• COLOR MATCHING

HAZARDOUS WASTE

DISPOSAL

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• HAND TOOL USE

• SPRAY GUN OPERATION

May 1991

High School Diploma

General Studies

Drury High School, North Adams, MA

• Used spray gun systems with adjustable nozzles to achieve perfect finishes.

• Maintained proper spray dispersion through nozzle and hose adjustments.

• Reviewed work orders to select materials and machine settings. Filled in dents or scratches and sanded down rough spots with potential to show in final coats.

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Achieved professional look by applying desired coats of primer, paint and finish.

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Removed accessories and masked adjacent surfaces to prevent overspray and damage.

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Maintained painting and coating equipment, including cleaning and repairs.

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EDUCATION

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