Mark A. Valdez Contact

520-***-****

adw77i@r.postjobfree.com

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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