Angel Figueroa
palmdale,California
Summary
Professional painter with comprehensive experience in surface preparation, color matching, and application techniques. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering high-quality results in both residential and commercial settings. Adept at adapting to changing project needs and ensuring client satisfaction through consistent performance and attention to detail. Reliable and flexible, known for maintaining high standards in all tasks.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Kinkisharyo
01.2024 - Current
- Extensive knowledge and expertise in operating paint guns,including proficiency in their adjustment, thorough cleaning, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance and application quality.
- Proficient in a range paint preparation techniques, including sandblasting, ice blasting, chemical paint strippers, and various sanding methods, to ensure optimal surface readiness for finishing.
- Comprehensive understanding of paint mixing ratios, ensuring precise formulation to achieve the desired color and consistency.
- Skilled in bodywork techniques involving the use of glaze and putty, including grinding, filling, blocking, and shaping body lines, to achieve a flawless and even surface.
- Orchestrated and prioritize multiple paint projects, meticulously managing each phase to ensure timely and efficient execution while maintaining the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.
- Used proper PPE and safety protocols for personal health and safety of other staff.
- Spray painted surfaces with airless, conventional and High Volume Low Pressure equipment.
- Mixed paint colors and appropriate chemicals to complete projects.
Auto Body Technician
BYD Coach And Bus
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Remove damage components, such as fenders,doors,and bumpers,and utilized components materials-including fiberglass, putty,and bando- to repair and restore parts to their original condition
- Utilized a variety of tools for auto body repair, including slide hammers and glue pullers for dent removal, as well as dollies for shaping and smoothing surface.
- Carried ot detailed inspections of components and finished products, applying visual inspection and measurement tools such as gauge, tapes measure, check fixture, and calipers to ensure compliance with standards.
- Assembles or produces components parts into completed assemblies, ensuring compliance with intricate blueprint specifications and stringent design tolerances.
- Possess a comprehensive understanding of the techniques required for cutting, buffing, and polishing, amplifying refined methods to achieve high-quality finished.
- Kept accurate records of paint supplies and other materials.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
Welder/Metal Grinder
Aquafine Corporation
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Auto Body Technician
B&H Hacienda Auto Body-winfield
05.2016 - 09.2019
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Completed complex repairs with precision, demonstrating expertise in various auto body materials and techniques.
Painter
Stratasys Direct
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
- Optimized paint application techniques to minimize waste and ensure even coverage.
Auto Body Painter
TC Restoration
05.2012 - 03.2015
- Performed buffing and finishing duties at end of each paint job.
- Achieved seamless paint jobs by thoroughly prepping surfaces, including sanding, masking, and priming.
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats, and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Assisted denting personnel with taking out dents and sags to achieve smooth surface.
- Custom mixed colors to match customers' desired color.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palmdale High School
Palmdale, CA05-2012
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Indoor and outdoor painting
- Exterior painting
- Team player
- Problem-solving
- Safety awareness
- Paint sprayer operation
- Paint mixing
- Hand and power tools
- Touch-up painting
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Painter
Kinkisharyo
01.2024 - Current
Auto Body Technician
BYD Coach And Bus
09.2021 - 01.2024
Welder/Metal Grinder
Aquafine Corporation
09.2019 - 08.2021
Auto Body Technician
B&H Hacienda Auto Body-winfield
05.2016 - 09.2019
Painter
Stratasys Direct
03.2015 - 03.2016
Auto Body Painter
TC Restoration
05.2012 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Palmdale High School
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