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Austin Vestering

Edmond,OK

Summary

Talented Painter experienced in aerospace painting technology from applying paints, solvents and sealants to performing minor maintenance and repairs. Over 12 years of experience working with established Aerospace company.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Painter

Tinker AFB
Oklahoma City, OK
07.2023 - Current
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
  • Delivered high-quality painting services on time and within budget for a variety of clients.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.

Aerospace Painter

Lockheed Martin
Marietta, GA
04.2021 - 07.2023
  • Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
  • Applied various types of paints and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
  • Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
  • Mixed paint, varnish, shellac and lacquer to desired consistencies.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting or staining by removing old paint and applying primers.
  • Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
  • Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.

Composite Operator 3

Northrop Grumman
Clearfield, UT
04.2020 - 04.2021
  • Trimmed cured materials by sawing with diamond-impregnated cutoff wheels.
  • Cured materials by setting materials at room temperature, placing under heat lamps and baking in ovens.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Was part of a group of select people chosen to teach structural assembly to new individuals for the program we where assigned.
  • Took classes in structural assembly, basic subsystems, composite repair and hand layup.
  • Held a DOD secret clearance and was in the process of a program clearance.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Aerospace Painter

Aerospace Turbine Rotables
Wichita, KS
05.2018 - 03.2021
  • Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting or staining by removing old paint and applying primers.
  • Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
  • Kept accurate records of paint supplies and other materials.
  • Painted to milspec with hvlp compliant guns.

Aerospace Painter

Premier Processing
Wichita, KS
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Sprayed to millspec with multiple paints and primers on various surfaces and materials.
  • Kept accurate records of paint supplies and other materials.
  • Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
  • Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
  • Mixed paint, varnish, shellac and lacquer to desired consistencies.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting and primers.

Aerospace Painter

Premier Processing
Wichita, KS
12.2015 - 09.2016
  • Applied various types of paints and primers to various types of parts and materials.
  • Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
  • Mixed, matched and blended colors to produce desired effects.
  • Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
  • Mixed paint to desired consistencies.

Aerospace Painter

Chrome Plus International
Wichita, KS
11.2015 - 12.2015
  • Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
  • Applied various types of paints and other finishes surfaces.
  • Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
  • Mixed paint desired consistencies.

Aerospace Painter

3p Processing
Wichita, KS
03.2012 - 11.2015
  • Kept accurate records of paint supplies and other materials.
  • Painted surfaces with HVLP spray guns.
  • Applied various types of paints and primer to multiple surfaces.
  • Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.

Education

Aerospace Coating And Paint

Wichita Area Technical College
Wichita, KS

High School Diploma -

Goddard Academy
Goddard, KS
05.2011

Skills

  • Sprayer Use
  • Team Development
  • Blast and Paint Equipment Servicing
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Finish Coat Application
  • Measuring Tools
  • Team Player
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Primer Application
  • Top Coat Application
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Precision Instruments

Additional Information

References

Jeff Horner 316-409-0839

Mark Vestering 404-368-1728

Daniel Crowe 727-505-9524

Zachary Krabill 385-278-3251

Timeline

Painter

Tinker AFB
07.2023 - Current

Aerospace Painter

Lockheed Martin
04.2021 - 07.2023

Composite Operator 3

Northrop Grumman
04.2020 - 04.2021

Aerospace Painter

Aerospace Turbine Rotables
05.2018 - 03.2021

Aerospace Painter

Premier Processing
04.2017 - 04.2018

Aerospace Painter

Premier Processing
12.2015 - 09.2016

Aerospace Painter

Chrome Plus International
11.2015 - 12.2015

Aerospace Painter

3p Processing
03.2012 - 11.2015

Aerospace Coating And Paint

Wichita Area Technical College

High School Diploma -

Goddard Academy
Austin Vestering