Quality Assurance Management
Resume:
MICHAEL LESTER
**** ***** **** • Cedar Hill, Texas 75104• 972-***-**** Home• ***********@*****.***
RESUME
Summary of My Qualifications
I am a highly skilled, well trained painter with 26 years experience in the aerospace and manufacturing industries.
I possess extensive work experience in both Military and Commercial Aircraft programs, including: UH-1Y,V-22, F22, F35, B1/B2 Bomber, C17/C130 and Boeing 747, 757, 767, and 737 in addition to MD-80, CL-601 and Gulfstream (G4, G5)
I am extremely knowledgeable in the application of various painting techniques, HVLP systems, and electrostatic painting processes. I also understand proper mixing ratios, correct paint viscosity and processes used in the identification of improper or defective finish application. I am experienced in Bell, Boeing, and Lockheed's paint & bonding process specifications.
I am a team player and conscientious worker who strives for results and productivity.
I have good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills combined with notable career accomplishments that demonstrate initiative and leadership.
I am Computer Proficient and able to quickly grasp new computer applications/systems and software.
Other Training: OSHA/Safety Guidelines; HazMat Regulations; Materials Handling; Quality Assurance and CPR Certification.
Professional Experience
Wadco Aerospace; Fort Worth, Texas Oct 2011 - Present
Senior Aircraft Painter
• Chemical-Clean and Chemical Conversion Coatings of parts.
• Prime, Topcoat and Dry-Film Lube parts.
• Bond Structural and Non-Structural parts
Har-Conn Aerospace; Fort Worth, Texas July 2010 - Oct 2011
Senior Lead Painter
• Train painters on various techniques of painting.
• Manage day to day production duties.
• Paint topcoat parts
• Manage and order paint supplies
• Conduct inspections of spray booths and equipment
• Work closely with Quality Dept. to achieve proper paint thicknesses and overall appearance of parts.
Control Products Corporation (d.b.a Rheaco, Inc); Grand Prairie, Texas June 2008 – July 2010
Senior Aircraft Painter
• Mix paint to ensure correct ratio and viscosity.
• Screen incoming parts and equipment for proper identification, quantity, damage, and shortage or overage discrepancies.
• Perform appropriate adjustments in accordance with supply directives.
• Prep parts for painting and detail surfaces by cleaning, stripping, and/or chemically treating if needed.
• Perform basic repairs
• Effectively manage day-to-day production activity in support of efficient time, equipment and materials management.
Western Extrusion; Carrollton, Texas April 2008 – May 2008
Lead Industrial Painter (Temporary Assignment)
• Managed a team of four (4) painters in the day to day operations of the paint/finishing department.
• Operated horizontal paint line using Kynar and Polyester paints in the electrostatic spray application.
• Participated in weekly PIT (process improvement training) with Sr. Management to identify and implement improvements in existing processes and operating procedures.
• Delegated tasks to team members in maintaining spraying booths in accordance with company’s safety guidelines.
• Partnered with safety team in identifying and correcting potential safety issues within the paint shop
Aero Components Inc; Fort Worth, Texas June 2007 - April 2008
Senior Aircraft Painter
• Prepped parts via masking and priming surfaces to prevent corrosion development
• Detailed surfaces and prepared for painting by cleaning, stripping, or chemically treating if needed.
• Performed basic repairs using fillers or high build primers.
• Effectively managed day-to-day production activity in support of efficient time, equipment and materials management.
• Read and interpreted technical drawings and manuals to maintain understanding of symbols, flags, and general notes.
Hi-Tech Metal Finishing; Denton, Texas January 2007 - April 2007
Painter (Short Term Assignment)
• Prepped parts via masking and priming surfaces to prevent corrosion development
• Detailed surfaces and prepare for paint by cleaning, stripping, or chemically treating if needed.
• Performed basic repairs using fillers or high build primers.
• Effectively managed day-to-day production activity in support of efficient time, equipment and materials management.
• Read and interpreted technical drawings and manuals to maintain understanding of symbols, flags, and general notes.
Multicam CNC Positioning Systems; Dallas, Texas July 2003- August 2006
Lead Industrial Painter
• Prepped parts via masking and priming surfaces to prevent corrosion development
• Detailed surfaces and prepare for paint by cleaning, stripping, or chemically treating if needed.
• Performed basic repairs using fillers or high build primers.
• Effectively managed day-to-day production activity in support of efficient time, equipment and materials management.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and manuals to maintain understanding of symbols, flags, and general notes.
Various Temp/Contract Assignments June 2001 – June 2003
Painter
• Mixed paint in accordance with ratio specifications.
• Parts preparation, general repair and painting
• Forklift and machine operation
• Assembly line workman
• Parts inspection/Quality Control
Vought Aircraft; Grand Prairie, TX September 1985 - May 2001
Senior Aircraft Painter
• Mixed paint, prepped parts for painting, sanding and painting aircraft parts, forklift operation, HVLP systems.
• Screened incoming parts and equipment for proper identification, quantity, damage, and shortage or overage discrepancies.
• Performed appropriate adjustments in accordance with supply directives.
• Referred to parts manuals and conferred with management on finished parts lists and/or blueprints to minimize the occurrence of work stoppages and additional man-hours.
Education/ Community Service/Volunteerism/Affiliations
• Mountain View College, General Studies
• Leadership Team – Inspiring Body of Christ Church; Dallas, Texas
• Events Volunteer - Real Greek Apparel Company; Irving, Texas
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