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Cesar Salinas

North Las Vegas,NV

Summary

With a proven track record at Truckstar Collision Center , I excel in blending expert paint mixing and clear coat application with a strong work ethic and meticulous attention to detail. Renowned for advanced spray techniques and exceptional color matching, I've consistently enhanced quality control, ensuring over 95% first-time perfection in paint jobs.

Always up for a new challenge to improve my self. Bringing a high quality and quantity of production at all times.

Capable to spray a simple part such as a bumper to a complete Prevost Bus all at once.

With 17 years of experience behind a paint gun painting all different types and shapes, from the smallest to the biggest.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Painter

Shelby American
01.2025 - Current

Body and and Tech

Ewing Bros. Auto Body
04.2022 - 06.2024

Body work as needed, prime, prep for paint, mask and paint from start to finish

  • Managed inventory of painting supplies by tracking usage, reordering as needed, and ensuring proper storage conditions were maintained at all times.
  • Reduced paint waste by accurately calculating required materials for each job and optimizing spray techniques.
  • Improved overall vehicle appearance by expertly applying clear coats, ensuring smooth transitions between layers.
  • Upheld strict quality control measures by documenting completed work, comparing it against original estimates, and making necessary adjustments when discrepancies were identified.

Lead Painter

Truckstar Collision Center
02.2012 - 10.2021
  • Led a team of techs, providing clear direction and fostering strong communication skills.
  • Ensured accurate recordkeeping of labor hours, materials used, and project progress for billing purposes.
  • Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
  • Maintained a safe work environment with proper ventilation and personal protective gear usage.
  • Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
  • Assisted clients in selecting appropriate paint colors, finishes, and materials based on their needs and preferences.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by completing projects on time and within budget constraints.
  • Trained new employees in company protocols and specific painting procedures, ensuring consistent quality across all team members'' workmanship.
  • Expanded knowledge of new industry trends and techniques through continued education and professional development opportunities.
  • Applied various types of paints and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.

Heavy Equipment Operator and Paint Technitian

RG HUSTON
05.2004 - 02.2012
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements or unexpected obstacles encountered during the course of work assignments.
  • Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.

Forman

Nevada Precast Stone
05.2002 - 05.2004

Education

Desert Pines High School
Las Vegas

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Attention to detail
  • Blending
  • Expert paint mixing
  • Clear coat application
  • Solvent-based paints
  • Expert color matching
  • Advanced spray techniques
  • Quality control inspection
  • Waterborne paints expertise
  • Paint defect correction
  • Multitasking Abilities

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Painter

Shelby American
01.2025 - Current

Body and and Tech

Ewing Bros. Auto Body
04.2022 - 06.2024

Lead Painter

Truckstar Collision Center
02.2012 - 10.2021

Heavy Equipment Operator and Paint Technitian

RG HUSTON
05.2004 - 02.2012

Forman

Nevada Precast Stone
05.2002 - 05.2004

Desert Pines High School
Cesar Salinas