Brian Z. Harris
Perry,GA
Summary
Knowledgeable Painter with strong background in aircraft painting and surface preparation. Successfully contributed to numerous projects by applying comprehensive coating systems and ensuring high-quality finishes. Demonstrated keen attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols while maintaining efficiency and teamwork.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Robins Air Force Base
06.2023 - Current
- Prepared surfaces for painting or staining by removing old paint and applying primers.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
- Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
- Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
- Applied various types of paints and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
- applied specialty coating on c-130, c-17,c-5 and F-15 radomes such as: Aeroglaze 9947 wash primer, B-274 black ployurethane, AS-P180 Antistatic topcoat, Fluoroelastomer tiecoat, and antistatic Fluoroelastomer topcoat.
- Applied BR-127 (Corrosion Inhibiting adhesive primer) to C-17 and C-5 sheetmetal for metal bonding.
- Applied EA 9696 solution to Teflon Fabric, matallic, and fiberglass Racehalves.
- Experience in using informational systems such as: LDMS, ROCIT,and TAA.
Aircraft Painter
HSM Solutions
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular inspections, disassemblies and cleaning of component parts.
- Complied with all company procedures, FAA regulations, and environmental guidelines throughout the entire painting process to ensure safety standards were upheld.
- Facilitated a safe working environment by adhering to proper personal protective equipment procedures while handling hazardous materials or operating equipment.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
- Ensured consistent paint quality by performing thorough surface preparation, including sanding, masking, and priming.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Does any touch-up and rework with spray gun and/or paint brushes.
- applied PRC to leading edges, fuselage, and belly of c-130 aircraft.
- applied CPC (Corrosion Prevention Compounds) inside the wheel well and in the flap well.
Aircraft Painter
Yulista Aviation
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular inspections, disassemblies and cleaning of component parts.
- Ensured consistent paint quality by performing thorough surface preparation, including sanding, masking, and priming.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Complied with all company procedures, FAA regulations, and environmental guidelines throughout the entire painting process to ensure safety standards were upheld.
- Facilitated a safe working environment by adhering to proper personal protective equipment procedures while handling hazardous materials or operating equipment.
- Delivered high-quality finishes by applying multiple layers of topcoat while adhering to strict drying time guidelines between coats.
- performed wet tape test on c-130.
lead painter
Blue Bird
02.2014 - 02.2022
- I clean, degrease, and remove oil, wax buildup, scale, dirt, and old paint from surfaces so coating materials adhere properly
- Mix, thin, blend, match, tint, and tone coating materials following specific written directives and specification
- Prepared surfaces by: scraping, wire brushing, masking, and sanding surfaces
- Applied coating materials: primer, paint, varnish, and shellac using standard application techniques
- Ensure surfaces for a smooth finish and texture
- Perform all preparatory work, obtain supplies and equipment, set up ladders and scaffolds, and cover with drop cloth and tape
- Conduct all safety checks and requirements PPE, proper decontamination procedures
- Follow safe work practices and perform daily housekeeping
Sheet metal Worker
Bennett Sheet Metal Works
10.2016 - 11.2016
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and repaired sheet metal
- Setup and operate fabricating machines to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal
- Layout, measure, and mark dimensions and reference lines on material surfaces
- Fasten seams and joints together with welds, bolts, rivets, soldiers, metal drive clips, or bonds to assemble components into products or to repair sheet metal items
- Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff, and smooth surfaces, seams, and joints of assembled parts
Painter/ Repair
Williams Paint and Body
06.2009 - 02.2011
- Prepared surfaces for new paint application using manual and power tools
- Properly mix, blend, thin, match, and tone paint following specific oral and written direction and specifications
- Prepared surfaces using mechanical means; scraping, wire brushing, masking, and sanding surface
- Clean remove oil and wax buildup, dirt, and trash so that coating will adhere
- Apply coating materials such as primer, paint, resin, and shellac using standard application techniques to ensure that the coating finish meets surface protection requirements
Education
Aircraft assembly technician certificate -
South Georgia Technical College
Americus, GA12.2011
Diploma -
Rutland High School
Macon, GA01.2008
Skills
- Able to lift over 50 pounds
- Able to stand for long periods of times
- Not afraid of heights
- Work well with others
- Trustworthy and dependable
- Able to operate machinery equipment
- Quick learner
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptable
- Strong communication skills
Accomplishments
Performance Award for $1,379
01-jun-2024
2 Notable Achievement Award $100 and $500
18-Mar-2024
20-Feb-2024
Successfully completed a Emerging leadership program
Timeline
Painter
Robins Air Force Base
06.2023 - Current
Aircraft Painter
HSM Solutions
07.2022 - 06.2023
Aircraft Painter
Yulista Aviation
02.2022 - 06.2022
Sheet metal Worker
Bennett Sheet Metal Works
10.2016 - 11.2016
lead painter
Blue Bird
02.2014 - 02.2022
Painter/ Repair
Williams Paint and Body
06.2009 - 02.2011
Diploma -
Rutland High School
Aircraft assembly technician certificate -
South Georgia Technical College
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