Antonio Smiley
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Experienced Sandblasting Painting Foreman with over 5 years in industrial settings, specialized in surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and protective coatings. Led crews while ensuring OSHA compliance and construction safety. Proven ability to interpret blueprints and deliver high-quality projects on schedule.
Overview
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14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sandblasting Painting Foreman
G.A. West & Co
Creola, Alabama
08.2020 - Current
- Directed sandblasting crews on G.A. West & Co industrial painting jobs.
- Supervised a team of 10-15 workers in the sandblasting painting process.
- Trained crew members on sandblasting methods and painting standards.
- Inspected surface prep before coating applications for G.A. West & Co projects.
- Enforced safety procedures, respirator use, and containment requirements during blasting.
- Coordinated surface cleaning, masking, and coating prep with project supervisors to ensure project timelines were met.
- Identified and resolved issues during sandblasting painting projects, enhancing overall project quality.
- Provided technical advice on the selection of materials used in the sandblasting painting process.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications related to sandblasting painting projects.
- Allocated material and labor resources to achieve timely project completion and maintain budgetary constraints.
Ironworker
G.A. West & Co
Creola, Alabama
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Erected structural steel for industrial construction crews at G.A. West & Co sites.
- Rigged materials for crane lifts following site safety procedures.
- Bolted beams, columns, and connections using hand tools and impact wrenches.
- Aligned steel members with levels, plumb lines, and measuring tools.
- Installed metal decking, grating, and handrails on elevated structures.
- Cut material with shears, hand torches, plasma cutters, or power saws.
- Fabricated metal components with cutting torches, arc welders, and other tools.
- Signaled crane operators in safe and accurate lifting and placing of reinforcing iron members and moved rebar manually into specific positions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School Davis
Montgomery, AL05-2007
Skills
- Abrasive blasting
- Sandblasting methods
- Surface preparation techniques
- Coating application
- Protective coatings
- Coating quality inspection
- Surface repair
- Blueprint interpretation
- OSHA compliance
- Safety compliance
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Sandblasting Painting Foreman
G.A. West & Co
08.2020 - Current
Ironworker
G.A. West & Co
01.2013 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School Davis