Antonio Gonzalez

South Gate,CA

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Material Applicator

Lockheed Martin

Palmdale, CA

08.2021 - Current

Technical expertise of substance application utilizing spray, wipe, brush and dip techniques to execute adhesive or heat application to heavy surfaces.
Extensive knowledge of procedures and techniques related to surface preparation, material application, tools, and safety regulations to follow blueprint requirements and adhere to engineering directions.
Monitor and prepare test panels to ascertain material thickness.
Operate equipment and computers to monitor performance and modifications for departmental projects.

Senior Painter

Gulfstream Aerospace

Long Beach, CA

11.2014 - 12.2020

Experience and knowledge of all surface preparations, material application procedures, and tool and equipment management of both single and two-stage painting systems of Aerospace equipment.
Operate all aerospace painting supplies and use of lacquers, enamels, epoxies, urethanes, and acrylics.
Facilitate and complete all blueprint requirements and engineering directions pertaining to detailing, color sand and polishing.
Detailed understanding of all safety regulations and company policies.
Maintain and store spray guns, pressure pots, hoses, respirators and other similar safety devices.
Capable of performing work independently or as a team.

Aircraft Painter - Lead Painter

Alloy Processing

Compton, CA

05.2002 - 04.2014

Detailed experience in military specifications and standards of aerospace equipment.
Assisted in performing multi-color applications and specialized in applying fuel tank coating.
Ensured compliance policies and applied appropriate application techniques of all primers and paints.
Assisted new team members on various projects and provided efficient job training.
Coordinated plans resourcefully with departments and co-workers.

Aircraft Painter - Team Leader

DV Industries (Triumph Group)

Lynwood, CA

01.1996 - 04.2002

Processed all aerospace designs and made detailed plans on how to paint aircraft parts in full detail.
Performed surface preparation by cleaning, stripping, sanding, masking and similar operations of all aerospace machinery.
Provided detailed inspection of all aerospace projects for flaws or maintenance needs.

Education

A&P Certificate - Airframe & Power Plant Technician

Westwood College of Aviation

08.2004

GED - undefined

Paramount Adult School

06.2000

Skills

Language: Bilingual in Spanish and English with a fluency in writing and reading comprehension

Aircraft Painting: 27 years of experience in painting/surface preparation experience in an aerospace, automotive, military, manufacturing and/or maintenance environment

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