Briandale Horton
Pittsboro,NC
Summary
Dependable painter with several years of hands-on experience in commercial and industrial settings. Methodical and self-directed team player well-versed in both interior and exterior applications. Committed to providing superior services at competitive and reasonable cost.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter C
BOEING
Charleston, SC
06.2024 - Current
- Perform painting on pre-delivery aircraft, including free-form painting, full body MICA paint jobs, gradient fades, blend fades, and decal applications to meet unique livery requirements.
- Develop sequences and plans to ensure quality processes for the complete painting and finishing of multiple commercial aircraft.
- Create necessary patterns, perform layouts, and apply prescribed decorative paints and finishes to the exterior of commercial aircraft.
- Control paint viscosity and adhesive qualities by properly applying thinners to accommodate atmospheric conditions.
- Blend finishes on reworked areas by removing paint, conditioning surfaces, and applying new paint.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Quality Assurance, and other sections to incorporate changes and ensure the use of appropriate materials and tools.
- Ensure cleanliness and proper preparation of surfaces to be painted, applying protective finishes as required.
- Clean the exterior of the aircraft using solvents and/or chemical paint strippers as needed.
- Prepare aircraft skins for chemical etching by power abrading and applying chemicals, following specifications.
- Clean and adjust spray equipment to ensure proper functionality.
- Control curing and air filtering equipment according to specifications.
- Verify that the aircraft is ready for exterior finish by conducting in-process inspections with Boeing Quality Assurance (QA) and the customer.
- Obtain daily work assignments through the SAT system or from the lead or supervisor.
- Mask off areas that do not require finishing per Installation Plans and drawing requirements.
- Clean up work areas and restock masking and painting supplies as required.
Painter
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS
Wichita, KS
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Prepared aircraft surfaces, mask, prime, apply finish coatings, and anti-corrosion chemical treatment.
- Performs a variety of operations to prepare and/or execute correct finish on sheet metal and extrusion parts.
- Worked to plan, layout, interpret blueprints, sketches to all engineering specifications; determine sequence of operations, number of required pieces and method of setup.
- Uses a variety of tools and precision measuring instruments. Makes standard shop calculations relating to preparation and/or cure times.
- Monitored and verified quality with statistical process or other control procedures.
- Data entry.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Inspected surfaces for imperfections and repaired accordingly.
Painter
PIERCE MANUFACTURING
Appleton, WI
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Applied coats of paint and varnish using brushes, spray guns, and roller.
- Mixed and matched colors for desired results.
- Inspected surfaces for imperfections and repaired accordingly.
- Worked with pollutants, solvents and cleaners, adhering to safety protocols.
- Disassembled, cleaned and reassembled sprayers and power equipment.
- Polished final coats to specified finishes.
Paint Lead
PIERCE MANUFACTURING
ADAM, OMAN
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Performs paint prep duties including applying bondo to composite aircraft material, sanding, pore filling in compliance with military and FAA regulations.
- Applying water and solvent based paints onto aircraft composites and aluminum via HVLP gun.
- Fulfills inspection duties after curing has been completed.
Painter
LOCKHEED MARTIN
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared aircraft surfaces, mask, prime, apply finish coatings, and anti-corrosion chemical treatment.
- Performs a variety of operations to prepare and/or execute correct finish on sheet metal and extrusion parts.
- Worked to plan, layout, interpret blueprints, sketches to all engineering specifications; determine sequence of operations, number of required pieces and method of setup.
- Uses a variety of tools and precision measuring instruments. Makes standard shop calculations relating to preparation and/or cure times.
- Monitored and verified quality with statistical process or other control procedures.
- Data entry.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Inspected surfaces for imperfections and repaired accordingly.
Painter
HAECO CABIN SOLUTIONS
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Solely managed paint department, duties included proper process mixture with multiple part paints, applying paint via HVLP spray gun, fulfilling customized orders for customers at medium volume capacity.
- Completed data entry and internal inventory audits on a daily basis.
- Sanding and prepping parts, crate building for large orders along with packing, shipping, and performing quality control on all orders.
Warehouse Lead
EASTERN CAROLINA ORGANICS
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Performed daily order fulfillment of wet and dry product in a controlled 32 degree environment.
- Packaged products on pallets for freight distribution using box stack and lock method.
- Organized daily sanitation procedures and log entries to ensure quality control.
- Completed quality control on products and delivery methods to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Maintained up to date sales records using data entry through QuickBooks.
Painter
BRADS BODY
03.2014 - 06.2019
- Duties, responsible for sanding, masking, and bondo & prime applications.
- Completed weekly internal inventory audits for supply orders.
- Applied coats of paint and varnish using brushes, spray guns, and roller.
- Mixed and matched colors for desired results.
- Sprayed prepared surfaces with primers and decorative or finish coatings.
- Disassembled, cleaned and reassembled sprayers and power equipment.
- Disposed of hazardous materials in accordance with environmental laws.
- Filled cracks, holes and joints with appropriate product.
Paint Lead Painter
OLYMPIC STEEL
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Trained all new employee's.
- Completed monthly ISO 90002001 audits and internal inventory for supply orders.
- CAT Paint Specs Training requirement fulfilled in 2013.
- Maintained production at high volume and performed quality checks on parts for gloss levels, mill thickness, and adhesion.
- Performed top coat priming with spray application after part preparation and full masking.
- Covered surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
Painter
MATLAB, INC
05.2010 - 01.2012
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - FRENCH
CATERPILLAR UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Quality Control
- Statistical Process Controls
- Sanitation
- Data Entry
- Solvent
- Sales Records
- MATLAB
- Order Fulfillment
- Sheet Metal
- Operations
- Aluminum
- Composites
- Process Control
- Communications
- Grinding
- Calculations
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Painter C
BOEING
06.2024 - Current
Painter
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS
07.2023 - 05.2024
Painter
PIERCE MANUFACTURING
02.2023 - 05.2023
Painter
LOCKHEED MARTIN
11.2021 - 01.2022
Paint Lead
PIERCE MANUFACTURING
07.2021 - 10.2022
Painter
HAECO CABIN SOLUTIONS
07.2019 - 01.2020
Warehouse Lead
EASTERN CAROLINA ORGANICS
07.2018 - 06.2019
Painter
BRADS BODY
03.2014 - 06.2019
Paint Lead Painter
OLYMPIC STEEL
01.2012 - 03.2014
Painter
MATLAB, INC
05.2010 - 01.2012
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - FRENCH
CATERPILLAR UNIVERSITY