Cesar Molina Duran
Experienced Spray Painter
Dallas
Summary
Detail-oriented painter with strong skills in paint application, surface preparation, and quality assurance. Bilingual in English and Spanish, ensuring effective communication and compliance adherence in all projects.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Bell Helicopter Textron
Fort Worth
11.2019 - 05.2026
- Applied paint to military helicopter blades, ensuring precision for optimal performance and safety.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, masking, and cleaning for optimal paint adhesion.
- Applied various paint types using spray guns and brushes for aircraft components.
- Trained new staff on painting techniques and equipment usage to maintain high quality standards.
- Documented materials and processes for compliance records to support regulatory adherence.
Aircraft Painter (Contract)
QT Aerospace
Dallas
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Executed painting of elevators and inlets for multiple airline carriers to ensure quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during painting processes.
- Conducted inspections of painted surfaces for quality assurance.
- Maintained inventory of paint supplies and equipment tools.
- Assisted in training new painters on techniques and safety practices.
- Operated spray guns and other painting equipment efficiently.
Painter
BP Aerospace
Irving
03.2014 - 11.2019
- Applied aircraft-specific paint and Sermetel paint, lube film to engine components.
- Mixed paints to desired color and texture.
- Prepared surfaces for painting through thorough cleaning, sanding, and priming.
- Trained new painters on techniques, tools, and safety protocols effectively.
- Minor bonding repair of kevlar.
Industrial Automotive Painter
McNeilus Truck And Manufacturing
Dodge Center
08.2006 - 10.2013
- First job as a painter, started as a laborer and became the lead painter.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, masking, and cleaning prior to painting.
- Applied primers, base coats, and clear coats using spray guns and other tools.
- Refinished painting work to correct errors and damage to vehicles.
- Polished finished products with buffers and polishing compounds; inspected painted surfaces for flaws or defects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Century High School
Rochester06-2006
Skills
- Paint application techniques
- Surface preparation
- Equipment operation procedures
- Paint mixing
- Quality assurance
- Compliance adherence
- Bilingual English and Spanish
Timeline
Aircraft Painter (Contract)
QT Aerospace
04.2025 - 10.2025
Painter
Bell Helicopter Textron
11.2019 - 05.2026
Painter
BP Aerospace
03.2014 - 11.2019
Industrial Automotive Painter
McNeilus Truck And Manufacturing
08.2006 - 10.2013
High School Diploma -
Century High School