Carlos A. Gonzalez
Pasadena,TX
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Mongan LLC
Houston, TX
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and priming as needed.
- Applied various paint types using brushes, rollers, and sprayers for optimal finishes.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure proper functionality and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on time while adhering to quality standards.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a hazard-free work environment during painting tasks.
- Organized workspaces efficiently to enhance productivity and reduce downtime during projects.
- Adapted quickly to changing project requirements while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
Painter
Blastco
Houston, TX
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Performed detailed sandblasting and applied protective coatings to enhance tank longevity.
- Assembled and calibrated equipment to support project requirements.
- Executed paint mixing processes to ensure consistency and quality in final products.
Painter
Raptor
Houston, TX
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Delivered high-quality painting services on time and within budget for a variety of clients.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Improved customer relations through strong communication skills and attention to detail in all projects.
Painter
T&M Industrial
Dayton, TX
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted in color mixing to achieve desired shades and effects per project specifications.
- Excelled under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality or client satisfaction, ensuring repeat business and positive referrals.
- Safely operated lifts, scaffolding, and ladders to complete large-scale jobs efficiently.
- Exceeded client expectations by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship within established timelines.
- Reduced waste materials by accurately estimating paint quantities needed for each job.
- Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
- Applied sanding techniques to pipes and valves, improving adherence for subsequent coatings.
Painter
Blastco
Houston, TX
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Conducted thorough sandblasting and coating of tank surfaces to ensure optimal protection against corrosion.
- Prepared surfaces for coating or painting, ensuring high-quality finishes with meticulous sandblasting techniques.
- Enhanced safety on job sites by rigorously adhering to all health and safety protocols during sandblasting operations.
- Masked, grit blasted or chemically rinsed surfaces to prepare for sandblasting.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when operating machinery, ensuring precise cuts that resulted in minimal material waste or rework efforts required later on in the process.
- Adhered to strict safety guidelines while handling chemicals, operating machinery, and completing other potentially hazardous tasks.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Painter
Scaffold Monkey
Houston, TX
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted in achieving high-quality results by properly preparing surfaces through sanding, scraping, and filling holes or cracks.
- Achieved customer satisfaction by meeting project deadlines with high-quality sanding work.
- Verified safe and proper operation of wide range of power tools, equipment and instruments.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating airless spray equipment, sandblasting machines, power tools, and hand tools as required for each job assignment.
- Streamlined painting processes for increased efficiency and improved customer satisfaction.
- Improved building aesthetics with expert painting and coating application techniques on various surfaces.
- Maintained a clean working environment by utilizing drop cloths, masking tape, and other protective measures during painting projects.
Painter
BrandSafway
Manning, ND
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted routine maintenance on sandblasting tools to ensure operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve production timelines.
- Adhered to safety protocols while handling hazardous materials in work environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Supported vessel longevity with expertise in corrosion control measures such as painting, sandblasting, or applying protective coatings.
- Contributed to workplace safety improvements, leading training sessions on proper sandblasting gear and practices.
- Inspected finished products for defects, ensuring adherence to quality control standards before shipment.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
Painter
Apache Industrial Services
Anacortes, WA
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Delivered customized solutions for clients'' specific surface preparation needs using a variety of industrial sandblasting techniques.
- Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping, and sanding.
- Improved lifespan of various machinery, applying protective coatings after thorough sandblasting.
- Conducted regular training sessions for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge in painting techniques and procedures.
- Performed thorough cleaning of vessels, focusing on removing contaminants and ensuring readiness for use.
Painter
Brock Services
Ardmore, OK
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Performed thorough sanding and cleaning of pipes and valves to maintain operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and improve process efficiency.
- Implemented various surface treatment methods, such as sandblasting and chemical cleaning, to ensure optimal paint adhesion on a variety of materials.
- Managed the process of mixing and coating pipes with multiple paint types, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Painter
Apache Industrial Services
Ferndale, WA
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning and masking to achieve optimal finish quality.
- Maintained abrasive blasting equipment and performed minor repairs.
- Enhanced surface quality by skillfully operating sandblasting equipment on various materials.
- Achieved faster turnaround times by collaborating closely with other departments in scheduling aircraft painting projects.
- Improved painting quality by ensuring surfaces were properly prepared and cleaned before application.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and filling holes, ensuring smooth finishes.
Painter
Timco Coating
Alva, OK
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Contributed to project completion within deadlines by efficiently managing time and resources for sandblasting tasks.
- Exceeded client expectations for finished product quality with precision surface preparation techniques and attention to detail during sandblasting operations.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment used for maintenance and repair tasks.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to assemble products, practicing safety measures.
- Enhanced project efficiency by preparing surfaces for painting, including sanding, scraping, and cleaning.
Painter
NorthStar Energy Services
Mont Belvieu, TX
06.2014 - 08.2021
- Implemented various surface treatment methods, such as sandblasting and chemical cleaning, to ensure optimal paint adhesion on a variety of materials.
- Ensured safe working conditions by strictly adhering to safety guidelines during all tasks, including heavy lifting and use of power tools.
- Developed woodworking skills through hands-on training with various power tools and equipment.
- Increased efficiency through proper use of hand and power tools to assemble and disassemble scaffolding structures.
- Ensured client satisfaction by maintaining clean work areas and respecting property boundaries during painting projects.
- Increased team efficiency by implementing streamlined project management strategies for painting projects.
- Adjusted or removed protruding hardware to smooth furniture or materials requiring painting.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Houston High School
South Houston, TXSkills
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Indoor and outdoor painting
- Exterior painting
- Effective multitasking
- Team player
- Safety awareness
- Self-directed and motivated
- Paint sprayer operation
- Paint mixing
- Team collaboration
- Surface preparation
- Punctual and dependable
- Hand and power tools
- Spray painting
Timeline
Painter
Mongan LLC
10.2025 - 12.2025
Painter
Blastco
08.2025 - 09.2025
Painter
Raptor
07.2025 - 08.2025
Painter
T&M Industrial
08.2024 - 06.2025
Painter
Blastco
03.2024 - 05.2024
Painter
Scaffold Monkey
10.2023 - 03.2024
Painter
BrandSafway
06.2023 - 10.2023
Painter
Apache Industrial Services
04.2023 - 05.2023
Painter
Brock Services
01.2023 - 03.2023
Painter
Apache Industrial Services
09.2022 - 10.2022
Painter
Timco Coating
09.2021 - 11.2021
Painter
NorthStar Energy Services
06.2014 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
South Houston High School