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Billy Ketcher

Billy Ketcher

Stockton,CA

Summary

Skillful Journeyman Painter with 5 years of experience finishing interior and exterior surfaces of both residential and commercial dwellings. Sanded and prepared surfaces, applied primer and paint and implemented advanced finishing techniques. Adept at using brushes, rollers, spray paint, and broad variety of painting and finishing products. Attentive to detail in providing clients with exceptional service. Hardworking and reliable team member with strong ability to get the job done. Offering hard work and dedication. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver

RydeTrans
Stockton, CA
06.2022 - Current
  • Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.
  • Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
  • Picked up clients from specific locations to transport and drop off at destinations.
  • Determined most expedient trip by mapping out driving routes ahead of time.
  • Inspected vehicles for cleanliness and checked gas and oil levels prior to departure.

Journeyman Painter

Dc 16 Painters and Tapers
Sacramento, CA
07.2017 - Current
  • Sanded, stripped, brushed and power washed surfaces to clean and smooth, ensuring adherence of paint and primer.
  • Used plaster, putty and wood filler to fill cracks, holes and gaps in joints prior to painting to promote paint durability.
  • Protected exposed surfaces from harmful substances by setting up drop cloths, plastic or paper.
  • Set up scaffolding and ladders to access elevated surfaces safely, following OSHA and company guidelines for proper equipment usage.
  • Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
  • Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.

Fabrication Welder

Ag Ray industries
Acampo, CA
03.2017 - 07.2022
  • Used jigs, fixtures and tools for assembly of parts and components.
  • Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
  • Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
  • Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
  • Studied technical documentation to determine project specifications and determine correct welding techniques.
  • Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.

Fabricator

West Star industries
Stockton, CA
09.2015 - 02.2017
  • Used welding equipment to join sheet metal components following blueprints and job specifications.
  • Performed finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
  • Fabricated and altered parts with metal hammers, punches, drills and shears.
  • Used power tools to grind and polish metal products.
  • Verified product quality by checking products for accuracy and completing necessary adjustments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lodi Adult School
Lodi, CA
06.2005

Some College (No Degree) - Intro To Welding

Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA

Skills

  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Customer Relations
  • Problem-Solving
  • Clear Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Surface Preparation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Equipment Operation
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Time Management
  • Clean Driving Record

Timeline

Driver

RydeTrans
06.2022 - Current

Journeyman Painter

Dc 16 Painters and Tapers
07.2017 - Current

Fabrication Welder

Ag Ray industries
03.2017 - 07.2022

Fabricator

West Star industries
09.2015 - 02.2017

High School Diploma -

Lodi Adult School

Some College (No Degree) - Intro To Welding

Cosumnes River College
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