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Marcos Prado

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Paint Technician talented at completing vehicles from start to finish in refinishing process. Demonstrated expertise in a recondition shop setting. Hardworking and systematic seeking to learn and grow within the auto collision industry.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Paint Technician

CarMax
05.2021 - Current
  • Removed grease, dirt and rust from surfaces of vehicles prior to painting.
  • Minimized overspray issues by utilizing effective masking techniques for multiple surface types.
  • Removed surface imperfections, applied primers and sealers to ready surfaces for paint application.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail while inspecting surfaces for flaws or defects prior to painting processes.
  • Rubbed and polished completed vehicles to achieve professional shine..
  • Cleaned guns, tanks and tubes with solvents, wire brushes and cloths.
  • Completed minor wheel repair scratches, chips and blemishes.
  • Utilized special PDR tools and techniques such as glue tabs, push rods, tap down hammers.
  • Utilized collision repair hammers, (non-frame) welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
  • Performed plastic repair on bumpers, panels and trim pieces using welders, hot staples, fillers.
  • Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
  • Performed non-structural "medium to heavy" repairs on variety of vehicle models.
  • Operated hand-held spray guns and capable of high-level spray technique adjustments.
  • Enhanced vehicle appearance by expertly applying paint and performing color matching tasks.
  • Performed seamless blends with difficult metallics and three-stage paints.
  • Maintained equipment functionality with regular inspections, disassemblies and cleaning of component parts.
  • Increased productivity by efficiently managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of quality control.
  • Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.

Automotive Detailer

CarMax
11.2018 - 05.2021
  • Cosmetic inspection of raw production vehicles.
  • Perform paint touch-up, post-paint finishing, buffing and polishing, wet sanding.
  • Repair small interior trim pieces and ensure all other components are in working order.
  • Interior cleaning of production vehicles including dirt extraction, tint removal, leather and fabric repair.
  • Final quality checks of vehicles to ensure no cosmetic defects are being passed.

Inventory Associate

CarMax
05.2017 - 11.2018
  • Computerized tracking of vehicle inventory.
  • Early morning scan of all saleable and production vehicles on sight.
  • Maintain inventory reconciliation report, point of contact.
  • Partner with third party vendors to ensure sublet work orders are completed.
  • Perform quality control checks before vehicle becomes saleable/is sold.
  • Maintain facilities and grounds.

Timeline

Automotive Paint Technician

CarMax
05.2021 - Current

Automotive Detailer

CarMax
11.2018 - 05.2021

Inventory Associate

CarMax
05.2017 - 11.2018

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