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Carlos Sanchez

El Centro,CA

Summary

Customer-oriented Automotive Painter offering successful track record of performing quality paint jobs on various vehicles, including cars and trucks. Expertise in color matching, sanding and servicing and automated paint mixing. Skillful in calculating accurate estimates and denting and shaping metal to smooth surfaces. Hardworking paint technician demonstrating commitment to safety and efficiency. Proven history of continuously maintaining work areas to facilitate safe work environment. Over 15 years of automotive repair industry experience.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Desert RV Service

Joel Gonzalez
Brawley, CA
12.2021 - Current
  • Prepared vehicles for paint application by taping and masking different areas.
  • Rubbed and polished completed vehicles to achieve professional shine.
  • Removed grease, dirt and rust from surfaces of vehicles prior to painting.
  • Cleaned guns, tanks and tubes with solvents, wire brushes and cloths.
  • Assisted paint team with staying on track for scheduled deliveries by quickly completing work.
  • Filled small tents and scratches with body fillers and smoothed excess materials.
  • Detailed painted vehicles before final delivery to customers.
  • Custom mixed colors to match customers' desired color.
  • Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
  • Disassembled and expertly reassembled spray equipment for maintenance.
  • Backed up refinish technicians by applying paint and touching up errors.
  • Helped painters blend paint to match specifications.
  • Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
  • Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
  • Held or positioned spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
  • Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
  • Optimized paint adhesion with proper primer application.
  • Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
  • Organized safe and compliant disposal of hazardous materials to protect team members and local environment from damage.
  • Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
  • Maintained equipment functionality with [Timeframe] inspections, disassemblies and cleaning of component parts.
  • Coordinated new paint coats with either original manufacturer color specifications or current conditions.
  • Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
  • Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
  • Prepared and applied stencils, computer-generated decals or other decorative items to finished products.
  • Used metal pick hammers and punches to remove minor pits and dimples in body.
  • Filled hoppers, reservoirs and pans with material used to coat, paint or spray using conveyors or pails.
  • Turned dials, handwheels, valves or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation.
  • Set up individual consultations with potential clients to review possible paint schemes for custom and RV/trailer equipment.
  • Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
  • Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
  • Followed established safety procedures and techniques when working under lifted vehicles.

Tom's Auto Body

Tomas Ibarra
El Centro, CA
08.2010 - 05.2020
  • Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
  • Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
  • Picked up vehicles from and delivered vehicles to customers as directed by management.
  • Washed, waxed and buffed vehicle bodies for professional shine.
  • Inspected interior and exterior of vehicles for cleanliness and accurately identified imperfections outside vehicle standards.
  • Vacuumed interiors of vehicles to remove dirt and debris.
  • Disassembled and expertly reassembled spray equipment for maintenance.
  • Prepared vehicles for paint application by taping and masking different areas.
  • Rubbed and polished completed vehicles to achieve professional shine.
  • Removed grease, dirt and rust from surfaces of vehicles prior to painting.
  • Cleaned guns, tanks and tubes with solvents, wire brushes and cloths.
  • Detailed painted vehicles before final delivery to customers.
  • Helped painters blend paint to match specifications.
  • Backed up refinish technicians by applying paint and touching up errors.
  • Custom mixed colors to match customers' desired color.
  • Optimized paint adhesion with proper primer application.
  • Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
  • Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
  • Filled small tents and scratches with body fillers and smoothed excess materials.
  • Assisted paint team with staying on track for scheduled deliveries by quickly completing work.
  • Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
  • Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
  • Held or positioned spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
  • Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
  • Led crew of [Number] painters and provided mentoring to each, offering assistance wherever needed.
  • Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
  • Organized safe and compliant disposal of hazardous materials to protect team members and local environment from damage.
  • Maintained equipment functionality with [Timeframe] inspections, disassemblies and cleaning of component parts.
  • Coordinated new paint coats with either original manufacturer color specifications or current conditions.
  • Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
  • Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
  • Prepared and applied stencils, computer-generated decals or other decorative items to finished products.
  • Used metal pick hammers and punches to remove minor pits and dimples in body.
  • Filled hoppers, reservoirs and pans with material used to coat, paint or spray using conveyors or pails.
  • Turned dials, handwheels, valves or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation.
  • Set up individual consultations with potential clients to review possible paint schemes for custom paint schemes and farming equipment.

Education

No Degree - Psycology

Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA

High School Diploma -

Central Union High School
El Centro, CA
06.2004

Skills

  • Filter Replacement
  • Attention to Detail
  • Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Parts Repair and Refurbishment
  • Coolant Flush
  • Work Orders and Documentation
  • Decision Making
  • Safe Chemical Handling
  • New Employee Training
  • Team Player
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Spark Plug Replacement
  • Spanish Fluency
  • Oil Changes
  • Battery Changing
  • Body Panel Repair
  • Hazardous Materials Disposal

Timeline

Desert RV Service

Joel Gonzalez
12.2021 - Current

Tom's Auto Body

Tomas Ibarra
08.2010 - 05.2020

No Degree - Psycology

Imperial Valley College

High School Diploma -

Central Union High School

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