Antonio Crowell
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Painter with 13 years of experience operating compressors, blasting equipment and both airless and conventional spray guns.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Industrial Painter
Martin Specialty Coatings
Shreveport, Louisiana
04.2018 - Current
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels.
- Operated power tools such as spray guns and pressure washers.
- Ensured that ventilation systems were functioning properly before starting any painting tasks.
- Cleaned up job sites when finished with projects.
- Followed safety protocols while working with hazardous substances like solvents and paints.
- Inspected finished products for quality control purposes.
- Sprayed or brushed on protective coatings such as epoxy, lacquer, enamel, and polyurethane.
- Adhered to all applicable local laws and regulations concerning the use of paints and other chemicals.
- Applied primer coats to ensure proper adhesion of paint.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on painting equipment between jobs.
- Recognized potential problems associated with different types of substrates.
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
- Provided technical advice on the selection of suitable blasting materials.
- Operated multiple types of media-blasting guns simultaneously.
- Conducted regular inspections of all blasting machines to ensure they are functioning properly.
- Adjusted air pressure settings for optimal results.
- Removed sand, paint, grease, tar, or rust from steel surfaces.
- Mixed abrasives according to desired finishes.
- Adjusted nozzle size and pressure settings on the sandblaster to achieve desired results.
- Troubleshot problems with equipment or processes if they occurred during operations.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
Independent Contractor
ACS Broadband, LLC
Shreveport Louisiana , LA
01.2013 - 06.2018
- Independent contractor for telecommunication companies
- Burial of underground telecommunication wires
- Location and routing of daily routing jobs
Industrial Painter/Sandblaster Supervisor
MBI Industries, INnc.
Mansfield, LA
06.2007 - 01.2013
- Supervised Industrial Painters/Sandblasters
- Management of payroll
- Delivered work orders and clear instructions to painting team to prepare for each shift.
- Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels.
- Developed painting schedules and assigned tasks to each painter according to their skillset.
- Tracked costs associated with each project including labor hours, material costs.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements in order to increase productivity and efficiency.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times when painting was in progress.
- Developed strategies to minimize waste generated during painting projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Logansport High School
Logansport, LA05-1994
Skills
- Surface Preparation
- Proper Ventilation Setup
- Industrial Equipment Operation
- Protective coatings knowledge
- Spray Painting Techniques
- Airless Spray Systems
- Worksite Cleanliness
- Powder Coating Application
- Paint mixing
- Industrial and commercial painting experience
- Proper Ventilation Maintenance
- OSHA Compliance Familiarity
- Grinder operation
- Abrasive Blasting Expertise
- Attention to Detail Focus
- Sandblasting Safety Protocols
- Protective Coating Application
- Nozzle Control Proficiency
Certification
- The Society For Protective Coatings (SSPC) CAS Level 2 Certification
- OSHA 10 Certification
- OSHA 30 Certification
- Basic Life Support CPR Certification
Timeline
Industrial Painter
Martin Specialty Coatings
04.2018 - Current
Independent Contractor
ACS Broadband, LLC
01.2013 - 06.2018
Industrial Painter/Sandblaster Supervisor
MBI Industries, INnc.
06.2007 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Logansport High School