CARLOS MOLINA
Las Vegas
Summary
Detail-oriented paint technician with expertise in surface preparation, color matching, and quality control. Proven ability to enhance automotive finishes through meticulous application and inspection. Skilled Auto Painter with background in automotive refinishing. Experience includes assessing and repairing vehicle surfaces, preparing vehicles for paint jobs, and applying primer and finish coats using spray guns. Strengths include color matching, surface preparation, masking techniques, detail work, and final finishing. Known for quality workmanship, commitment to safety standards, and ability to meet project deadlines.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Painter
NO LIMIT COLLISION
Reseda
01.2017 - 12.2024
- Prepared automotive surfaces by cleaning and sanding for optimal paint adhesion.
- Mixed paint according to specifications for color accuracy and consistency.
- Applied primer and paint using spray guns and other tools efficiently.
- Conducted quality checks on painted surfaces to identify defects or inconsistencies.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline painting processes and workflows.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for painting jobs.
- Repaired minor scratches, dents, chips and other imperfections on vehicle surfaces prior to painting.
- Mixed and matched paint colors to match customer specifications.
- Applied protective coatings such as waxes or sealants after completion of painting job.
- Troubleshot any problems related to automotive paint application processes.
- Applied primers, sealers, base coats and clear coat finishes to vehicles according to manufacturer's specifications.
Paint Technician
Excite
Education
High School Diploma -
Austin High School
El Paso, TX05-1984
Skills
- Paint mixing
- Surface preparation
- Quality control
- Spray painting
- Coating application
- Customer service
- Quality inspection
- Color matching
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Paint mixing proficiency
- Clear coat application
- Infrared curing technology
- Detail-oriented finishing
- Polishing techniques
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Auto Painter
NO LIMIT COLLISION
01.2017 - 12.2024
Paint Technician
Excite
High School Diploma -
Austin High School