Cole Siders
Charleston,WV
Summary
Results-driven Automotive Paint Technician with extensive experience at Mike Chandler's Auto Solutions, recognized for maintaining high-quality standards while minimizing material waste. Proficient in HVLP spraying techniques and quality control metrics, I excel in precision measurement and effective communication, consistently delivering exceptional results in automotive refinishing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Paint Technician
Stowers frame and body
Charleston, WV
10.2024 - Current
- I do all my own prep work too insure the highest quality work possible.
- Prime and block
- Blending
- Spraying envirobase
- Color match
- Taping
- Buffing
Automotive Paint Technician
Mike Chandlers Auto Soulutions
Charleston, WV
03.2021 - 10.2024
- I was the only Paint Technician for three years at this location. Would always stay ahead of the work flow.
- Running the paintshop efficiently. Keeping material waste to a minimum and job quality to the highest standard. Averaging 80 hours a week
- Ultra9k
- Combo work
- Sanding
- Tape
- Spraying
- Blending
- Buffing
- Color match
Automotive Paint Tech/prep
Dutch Miller Subaru
Charleston, WV
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Where I first went for OJT. Learned sufficiently and in no time was putting out quality work independently.
- Mechanical
- Wiring
- Dent repair
- Panel removal
- Welding
- Prime and block
- Combo
- Sand
- Tape
- Buffing
- Spraying envirobase
- Color match
Automotive Paint Technician
Walker Chevrolet
Charleston, WV
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Sanding
- Taping
- Buffing
- Spraying envirobase
- Color match
- Blending
Store Clerk
Kroger
Elkview, WV
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Customer service
Education
High school diploma -
Herbert Hoover High School
Elkview, WV05.2020
Collision Repair - Technical school
Carver Career Center
Belle, WV03.2020
Skills
- Automotive refinishing and painting
- Communication skills
- Precision measurement
- Organizational abilities
- Quality control metrics
- Paint safety procedures
- Corporate automotive experience
- Computer proficiency
- Automotive repair expertise
- HVLP spraying techniques
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) usage
- Time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Root cause analysis for paint defects
- Mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting
- Visual inspection for quality assurance
- MIG welding
Certification
• ASE Certification, 04/01/27
• Driver's License, 04/01/27
• Sherwin-Williams Certification
• 3M Certified Technician
• PPG Certified Refinish Technician
• I-CAR Certification
• OSHA 10
• Driver's License, 04/01/27
• Sherwin-Williams Certification
• 3M Certified Technician
• PPG Certified Refinish Technician
• I-CAR Certification
• OSHA 10
Languages
English, Fluent
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Automotive Paint Technician
Stowers frame and body
10.2024 - Current
Automotive Paint Technician
Mike Chandlers Auto Soulutions
03.2021 - 10.2024
Automotive Paint Technician
Walker Chevrolet
07.2020 - 03.2021
Automotive Paint Tech/prep
Dutch Miller Subaru
02.2020 - 07.2021
Store Clerk
Kroger
04.2018 - 03.2020
High school diploma -
Herbert Hoover High School
Collision Repair - Technical school
Carver Career Center