Dana Lail
Granite Falls,NC
Summary
Reliable Coating Operator with attention to detail and mechanical knowledge. Successful in running industrial production lines to produce exact coatings and meet quality standards. Focused on improving manufacturing output with hard work and dedication to daily targets. Focused Lead Painter proudly offering expertise in various finishes and paint applications. Reliable worker willing to training and mentor other employees. Offering great skills in communication and time management. Successful Lead Painter willing to train others and give precise, clear instructions for what needs to be accomplished. Dedicated employee with a successful track record of meeting deadlines and tight budgets. Ready for a new position where attention to detail can be utilized. Proactive individual boasting expertise in site safety so that workers avoid mishaps. Bilingual Lead Painter offering extensive knowledge in spray finishing and spot painting techniques. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Hardworking and reliable [Job Title] with strong ability in [Task]. Offering [Skill] and [Skill]. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level [Job Title] position to help launch career while achieving company goals. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Motivated high school student with a track record of academic excellence looking for part-time work. Intends to develop professional work experience utilizing excellent communication and time management skills. Dedicated student interested in applying excellent communication and interpersonal skills to a [Job Title] role. Experienced in data entry and handling money. Can quickly memorize product details and build customer relationships. Motivated [Area of study] student seeking internship in [Area of expertise] to gain hands-on experience. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed. Outgoing [Type] student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options. Diligent College Student focused on [Area of study] and dedication to prompt project completion and continual adaptation. Team-oriented collaborator with reliability and focus on equitable task distribution through group projects and motivation to accomplish mutually held goals. Motivated professional offering [Degree] in [Area of study]. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coater Operator
Shurtape Technologies
Hickory, NC
09.1983 - Current
- Performed daily pre-start inspections on coating equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Operated multiple types of coating machinery such as electrostatic sprayers, dip tanks, and rotary bell machines.
- Mixed specified coatings to meet customer requirements according to estabformulas.
- Performed routine maintenance on coating equipment, such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during coating processes.
- Adjusted machine settings to maintain desired quality of coatings.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Mixed specified coatings to meet customer requirements according to established formulas.
- Checked blueprints and drawings to ensure that specifications were being followed correctly.
- Repaired and replaced damaged or worn out parts of the ship's structure, such as doors, windows, and bulkheads.
- Performed safety inspections on equipment to verify proper operation and compliance with regulations.
- Monitored the flow of materials into hoppers, adjusted speed and feed rate of conveyors, weighed ingredients, and monitored gauges.
- Inspected equipment for safety hazards prior to use.
- Maintained logs of all mixes produced during shift.
- Adjusted valves, pumps, and motors to regulate temperature, pressure, consistency, and other factors in production process.
- Tested samples from each batch using various testing methods such as slump tests or air content tests.
- Cleaned mixer drums between batches by removing residual material with shovels or power washers.
- Removed finished product from mixer drum onto pallets or into containers for storage or shipment.
- Followed all safety regulations when operating machinery.
- Transported materials from one area to another using forklift or crane when necessary.
- Kept accurate records of production runs including type of mix used and amount produced.
- Ensured that the proper amounts of materials were added at correct times during mixing processes.
- Conducted regular inspections on mixing equipment to identify any potential issues before they became serious problems.
- Provided assistance to other departments as needed for special projects or tasks.
- Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
- Used forklifts and other equipment to move materials and complete project work with construction team.
- Maintained safety of work areas by adhering to strict regulations.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Upheld requirements for safe operations and reporting of incidents.
- Troubleshot equipment issues and determined best courses of action for repairs.
- Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
- Measured ingredients for use in production processes.
- Checked quality of mixed products at specific intervals in production process.
- Used approved cleansers and solvents to clean and sanitize equipment after use.
- Reviewed work specifications to determine product and material requirements.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize accidents and avoid workplace mishaps.
- Adhered to packaging instructions such as meeting weight, label requirement and formula integrity targets.
- Completed manual and machine-assisted filling and packaging of orders.
- Maintained thorough and accurate production records to achieve or exceed regulatory and internal standards.
- Cleared jammed materials from equipment to restore functionality.
- Maintained a clean work area by disposing of waste materials properly.
- Conducted research on new materials, techniques, and processes related to coating operations.
- Provided technical guidance to other coaters regarding operating procedures and techniques.
- Monitored chemical levels in tanks used for dipping, spraying, or brushing applications.
- Stirred liquids prior to application in order to ensure homogeneity of the mixture.
- Applied protective coatings onto surfaces using brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other tools.
- Measured coverage areas accurately according to customer requirements.
- Operated machines such as pumps, mixers, ovens, hoists, and lifts safely and efficiently.
- Loaded parts onto racks or conveyors for automated processing systems.
- Calibrated measuring devices regularly to ensure accuracy of measurements taken during production runs.
- Repaired damaged coatings using abrasives or fillers as needed.
- Followed established manufacturing instructions precisely when preparing solutions for coating processes.
- Checked temperatures of drying ovens before beginning production runs.
- Kept detailed records of all batches produced including material used and results achieved.
- Notified supervisors immediately if any problems arose during the coating process.
- Observed gauges, temperatures and calibration status during operation to quickly handle concerns.
- Loaded and unloaded rolls to keep coating machines operating at full capacity.
- Measured and mixed chemicals to precisely follow coating recipes and match customer specifications.
- Checked coating nozzles, piping and air pressure before starting batches.
- Coordinated product changeovers to adjust equipment and replace materials for new production batches.
- Blended raw materials to manufacture [Type] coatings within precise tolerances.
- Handled and disposed of hazardous waste carefully to minimize harm to personnel or environmental habitats.
- Used chemicals and solvents to clean equipment after paint applications.
- Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications.
- Loaded paint into equipment and adjusted controls to maintain consistent paint flow.
- Prepared surfaces by removing imperfections, applying rust-resistant undercoats and sealing seams.
- Reviewed painting projects to verify highest quality and adherence to organization's strict guidelines.
- Monitored equipment to verify proper paint flow, viscosity and coating quality.
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Delivered work orders and clear instructions to painting team to prepare for each shift.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces.
- Readied vehicles for painting by removing accessories and masking surfaces with tape or paper to protect from paint.
- Primed vehicle repairs to improve adhesions of new paint coats.
- Mixed paint following specifications and color charts to match original vehicle colors.
- Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
- Filled hoppers and reservoirs with coating and painting materials according to project specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Caldwell High School
Hudson, NC06-1983
Certification
- Tow motor
- Basic computer classes
- Mixing
- Finishing
- Coating 5,6,8,10
- Saturation 7,9
- Recieving
Timeline
Coater Operator
Shurtape Technologies
09.1983 - Current
High School Diploma -
South Caldwell High School
- Tow motor
- Basic computer classes
- Mixing
- Finishing
- Coating 5,6,8,10
- Saturation 7,9
- Recieving