Spray Painter High School

Lloyd C. Littlejohn Jr.

**** ****** ****** *******, ** 27932

252-***-**** ***************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Experienced industrial and marine spray painter with a strong background in surface preparation, coating applications, and equipment maintenance. Over 15 years of combined experience across shipyards, aerospace, and manufacturing environments. Former U.S. Navy Plane Captain with proven leadership in aircraft maintenance operations.

Certifications

S-3 Plane Captain, United States Navy – Sea Control Squadron Four One (2001)

ABE English Completion – Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (2002)

NC Career Readiness Certificate – Silver Level (2009)

Lead-Based Paint Hazard Management (2010)

Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Initial Certification (2010)

BPI Energy Analyst Certification (2010)

C14 Certified Plural Component Pump Operator/Sprayer

Education

College of the Albemarle – Edenton, NC

Diploma, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration – May 2009

Diploma, Electrical/Electronic Technology – May 2010

John A. Holmes High School – Edenton, NC

High School Diploma – June 2000

Professional Experience

STS Engineering – McConnellsburg, PA

Electrostatic Painter Dec 2023 – Feb 2025

Applied electrostatic paint coatings to aircraft and metal components.

Prepped surfaces, mixed coatings, and ensured proper coverage.

Maintained painting equipment and followed aerospace safety/quality standards.

MK Industries – Newport News, VA

Spray Painter Apr 2022 – Dec 2023

Prepped surfaces by removing rust, mill scale, and old coatings.

Applied coatings using airless paint pots and plural component pumps.

Conducted quality checks with mil gauges and finalized coatings using brushes and rollers.

HKA Enterprises – Newport News, VA

Spray Painter Oct 2020 – Mar 2022

Executed surface prep and paint application on large marine structures.

Utilized hydroblasting, blasting, and pressure washing techniques.

Applied high-performance coatings and performed detailed finish work.

Trade Team – Chesapeake, VA

Spray Painter Aug 2017 – Jul 2020

Carried out extensive surface preparation using mechanical and manual methods.

Applied coatings with precision to meet project and safety standards.

Regulator Marine – Edenton, NC

Gel Coater Apr 2016 – Aug 2017

Prepped and gel-coated molds; installed deck hardware per specifications.

Operated air tools, overhead cranes, forklifts, and measuring instruments.

NC DOT Ferry Division – Manns Harbor, NC

Painter Oct 2012 – Nov 2015

Prepped and coated marine steel surfaces inside and outside vessels.

Used pneumatic chippers, grinders, and high-pressure paint systems.

Operated forklifts, man lifts, and scissor lifts during painting operations.

Mitek Industries – Edenton, NC

Press Operator Mar 2003 – Jul 2006

Operated punch press for manufacturing truss plates.

Used forklifts to manage inventory, palletize products, and support logistics.

U.S. Navy

Plane Captain / Airman Jun 2000 – Aug 2006

Supervised aircraft launch/recovery and performed pre/post-flight inspections.

Conducted general maintenance and corrosion control on naval aircraft.

Managed line division operations and trained junior personnel.

References

Available upon request.

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