Auto Parts Industrial Painter
Resume:
Mark A. Valdez Contact
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SUMMARY
I have 11 years' experience in machinery and powder coating. All the equipment including guns, hoppers, and booth collection systems and paint. I am an adaptive person, and I can manage stressful situations and work as a collaborator with others. Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Office, Excel, PowerPoint. I am Bilingual in English and Spanish. SKILLS
● Machine Setups
● Minor Repairs
● OSHA Regulations
● Machine Operations
● Maintaining Clean Work Area
● Attention to Details
● Flexible & Adaptable
● Collaboration
● Active Listening
● Responsible
● Color Matching
● Conflict resolution
● Paint Sprayer Operation
● HAZMAT Handling
● TimeManagement
● Team Building
● Strength and Agility trained
● Initiative-Taking
EDUCATION REFERENCES
ALTA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL Diploma
2006-2009
Martin Miranda 520-***-**** Upholstery- Bombardier Moses Heredia 520-***-**** Business Owner-Daves Customs Modesto Escalera 520-***-**** Pima County Sheriff's Deputy WORK EXPERIENCE
AUTO REPAIR TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT
Perfect Auto Collision
2007-2008
• Used tools to return individual pieces to correct shapes.
• Aided with painting and finishing work to return cars to ready status.
• Washed cars and trucks daily to return vehicles to customers.
• Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
• Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
• Operated hand-held spray guns and automated spray paint. AUTO TECHNICIAN
Dave's Auto Refinishing
2009-2011
• Removed body panels and stripped paint.
• Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
• Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
• Aided with painting and finishing work to return cars to ready status.
• Operated tools, equipment and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures.
• Operated buffers, steamers, hoses, vacuums and other equipment to meet service expectations.
• Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
• Aided denting personnel with taking out dents and sags to achieve smooth surface.
• Operated hand-held spray guns and automated spray paint.
• Performed routine maintenance and repairs using hand and power tools to maximize reliability. POWDER COAT PAINTER
BE AEROSPACE/ROCKWELL COLLINS
2011-2018
• Responsible for ensuring parts are painted properly according to customer specifications while meeting all quality standards
. • Pretreat, clean, mask, prime and powder coat a variety of parts as needed.
• Perform required quality checks including 1st piece, in-process and final inspections.
• Load parts correctly onto line for maximum line capacity
• Change hanging patterns as needed. • Hanging color tags for paint color changes
• Putting plugs/tape onto parts • Sanding and/or correcting parts as needed.
• Department housekeeping • Troubleshoot as needed. • Follow all safety policies and procedures. INDUSTRIAL PAINTER
FL SMIDTH
2018-2020
• Verified production workflow, quality parts and delivery met required time periods.
• Certified in working and driving forklift in a safety environment.
• Observed safety protocols set by the company to avoid hazardous conditions.
• Identified issues with paint viscosity and flow before projects were negatively affected.
• Inspected completed work for adherence to extremely strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
• Held or positioned spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
• Executed work orders for the painting team as part of a larger project schedule.
• Optimized paint adhesion with proper primer application.
• Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
• Organized safe and compliant disposal of hazardous materials to protect team members and the local environment from damage. • Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application. • Primed & painted surfaces.
• Coordinated new paint coats with either original manufacturer color specifications or current conditions. • Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
• Used metal pick hammers and punches to remove minor pits and dimples in parts.
• Turned dials, handwheels, valves or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation.
AUTO PARTS POWDER COAT TECHNICIAN
Precision Metal Fabrication
2020-2022
• Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
• Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels
. • Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
• Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Sprayed over 300+ parts a day in hot temperatures.
• Covered over 80+ custom colors for vehicle lift kits, and kit accessories.
• Maintained a clean and organized work area.
RUBBER LINER
Weir Minerals
2022-Current
• Routinely work with and apply cured and precured rubber lining.
• Prime parts to adhered bond for rubber lining heavy machinery for mines.
• line interiors of tanks, valves, pipes and other surfaces with rubber sheeting to current corrosion of vessels.
• minimize contamination to prevent shock ignition or explosion hazards to contents.
• work using tools such as hot knives, tape measure, hand tools such as power drills, power cutter, angle Sanders, orbital Sander, and belt Sander.
• Diving forklift to move parts to appointed areas before and after working on parts.
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