Apolinar Alvarez

• Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while working on customer vehicles.
• Cleaned repaired surfaces with solvents to ensure proper adhesion of paint or other materials.
• Applied sealants on newly painted surfaces for protection against weathering.
• Welded broken parts and filled in dents to create smooth vehicle bodies.
• Used metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches to remove damaged vehicle sections.
• Replaced damaged body panels with new or recycled OEM parts.
• Removed dents with hammers, suction and skilled use of dolly blocks.
• Disassembled and reassembled vehicle components as necessary during repairs.
• Operated sandblasting equipment to remove old paint from vehicles' surfaces.
• Mixed paint according to manufacturer's specifications and applied primer, basecoat, and clear coat finishes.
• Welded replacement parts into place using MIG and TIG welding equipment.
• Maintained records of all repairs performed on each vehicle including time spent on each job.
• Organized and maintained work areas free of potential hazards.
• Followed workplace safety protocols to prevent injuries, accidents and vehicle damage.

• Custom paint jobs
• Mixing metal flakes with the proper solvents and ready to spray
• Being creative on motorcycle parts and cars applying paint designs or patterns using candies and pearls utilizing an airbrush
• Cutting and welding to customize sheet metal

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• Having work done before deadline
• Directing blasters and painters
• QA spaces before inspection to make sure its 100% on blasted and painted surfaces
• Troubleshooting blast spots and paint pumps
• Setting up inspection schedule for blast and paint.

• Sees that the crew follows all of the required general labor methods
• Checks that the project is proceeding according to plans, and that each job is done in the proper way
• Helps with any necessary technical training or re-training of crew members.

• Controlling the pressure and direction of the abrasive material is vital for preventing surface damage and injury to coworkers
• Responsible for shoveling or pouring sand, grit, or other abrasive material into the machine, and monitoring and maintaining an adequate supply of the abrasive in the hopper
• Maintenance of the sandblasting equipment, such as cleaning and changing nozzles
• To prevent accidents, it is a must that the work area is clean and orderly, and that any unsafe working conditions are corrected or reported immediately.

• Responsible for touch-up painting in various areas; tanks, bilges, decks, etc.