Quality Assurance Maintenance

Charles G. Garton

P.O. BOX ***, Patten, ME *****

Home: 207-***-**** • **********@*****.***

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Painter 3C Journeyman December 2010 to Present

BAE Systems, Norfolk, Virginia

• Knowledge of paint types, equipment, parts, machinery, and marine vessel configurations.

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Safety, OSHA and environmental regulations regarding the Marine Industry. Accomplish surface preparation methods as defined by SSPC, NACE, or equivalent.

• Substantial spray painting and surface preparation experience including ultra high water jetting, abrasive blasting, and power tool cleaning.

• Read and interpret paint application manuals. Interpret Material Safety Data Sheets.

• Dispose of HAZMAT and dangerous materials.

Marine Painter/Quality Assurance August 2010 to November 2010

Quality Control, New Port News, Virginia

• Inspected spaces for safety prior to and after completed work.

• Prepared various surfaces for painting by washing, scraping, burning, sanding, sandblasting or other means as necessary.

• Mixed, matched, and blended various paints, enamels, lacquers, varnishes, stains, and special protective coatings to achieve the desired color, consistency, and drying properties.

Manager November 2007 to July 2010

Berry Interior, Virginia Beach, Virginia

• Managed two to four employees in the preparation of various surfaces for painting by washing, scraping, burning, sanding, sandblasting or other means as necessary.

• Supervised the painting of buildings, structures, equipment, and furniture using brush, spray gun, or other applicators.

• Performed wall preparation.

• Determined quantities and requests supplies orally or in writing.

• Cleaned work sites and stored tools and equipment.

Contractor June 2003 to October 2007

G&G Services, Virginia Beach, Virginia

• Erected and used ladders, scaffolding, and swinging stage equipment as required.

• Painted buildings, structures, equipment, and furniture using brush, spray gun, or other applicators.

• Prepared wall and hangs paper or other wall covering material.

• Determined quantities and requests supplies orally or in writing.

Forklift Operator June 2002 to June 2003

Home Depot, Virginia Beach, VA

• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards.

• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.

• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.

Aviation Structural Mechanic June 1998 to June 2002

• U.S. Navy, Virginia Beach, VA

Worked directly with FA18s, inspecting, repairing, performing maintenance checks and troubleshooting malfunctions in the aircraft structure.

• Deployed on detachments obtaining vast flight deck experience.

• Supervisor of a Line Shack from 1999 to 2000; directly responsible for the care and supervision of 12 Sailors and maintenance of more than 60 aircraft.

• Read and interpreted maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

• Inspected completed work to certify that maintenance meets standards and that aircraft are ready for operation. Maintained repair logs, documenting all preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance.

• Conducted routine and special inspections as required by regulations.

• Examined and inspected aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems.

• Maintained, repaired, and rebuilt aircraft structures, functional components, and parts such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets, and seals.

• Measured the tension of control cables.

• Measured parts for wear, using precisions instruments and replaced or repaired worn, defective, or damaged components, using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.

Aviation Painter/Corrosion Control Technician October 1998 to June 2002

• U.S. Navy, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Applied coats to surfaces of aircraft with paint, lacquer, epoxy, resin or other material, using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other devices.

• Removed paint from aircraft, using liquid paint removers and scrapers.

• Smoothed surface with sandpaper and steel wool and roughen aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure paint adheres to surface.

• Painted insignia, letters, or numerals on aircraft surface using stencils.

Plane Captain October 1998 to June 2002

U.S. Navy, Virginia Beach, Virginia

• Provided line services in support of scheduled flight operations of F18s; inspected serviced, cleaned, launched, and recovered aircraft.

• Operated self-propelled ground equipment during daily routine.

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EDUCATION

Associates Degree, Aviation Technology, Tidewater Community Technical College, Virginia Beach, VA; 2003

HVAC ATI School of Education; 2001

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CERTIFICATIONS

Aviation Structural Mechanic “A” School Certification; 1998

Plane Captain Qualification; 2002

Corrosion Control Certificate; 1999

Corrosion Control Technician; 2002

CFC License (Type I, II and III); 2001

FCC License

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AFFILIATIONS

Boiler Makers Union, Member

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