Dao Thongphala
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Successful 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.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Spray Painter
Production Engineering Corporation
Columbia Heights, MN
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Used chemicals and solvents to clean equipment after paint applications.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces.
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Operated equipment and made adjustments to settings to achieve proper quality and adherence to requirements.
- Monitored equipment to verify proper paint flow, viscosity and coating quality.
- Mixed paint following specifications and color charts to match original vehicle colors.
- Delivered work orders and clear instructions to painting team to prepare for each shift.
- Loaded paint into equipment and adjusted controls to maintain consistent paint flow.
- Painted parts according to paper work for how many mil thickness each order needs
- Kept maintenance on paint booth
Spray Painter
Turfco
Blaine, MN
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Masked off areas before applying paint finishes.
- Calibrated paint mixing machines according to manufacturer specifications.
- Inspected painted surfaces after completion to ensure quality standards were met.
- Repaired equipment malfunctions or damage related to painting jobs.
- Assisted other painters in completing large-scale projects efficiently.
- Sprayed or brushed on protective coatings such as epoxy, lacquer, enamel, and polyurethane.
- Painting multiple parts on conveyor and large parts.rts
- Having to use the graco machine to switch colors and flushing spray gun equipments
- Verifying the color each parts are and where are they going too after painting process is done
- Prep and repair any surfaces they needed to be done
Spray Painter
Viking Engineering
Blaine, MN
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Painting multiple parts on racks estimated average about 600 parts a day
- Managed paint pressure pot and spray equipment such cleaning spray gun apart and manage paint hoses ect
- Doing maintenance on paint booth by changing out filters and flooring
- Keeping track of orders and making sure they are going to the right places
- Had to make sure parts were getting painted according to the paperwork
- Correctly identified different types of paints and coatings required for various projects.
- Inspected delivered items for any imperfections before beginning work.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, scraping, and cleaning prior to painting.
- Applied multiple coats of paint to achieve desired color or finish.
- Masked off areas that did not need painting using tape or plastic sheets.
- Disposed old cans of paint according to local regulations regarding hazardous materials disposal.
- Maintained accurate records of all jobs completed including material costs and labor hours involved.
Spray Painter
Spirit AeroSystems
Wichita, KS
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Same as below @ Spirit Aerosystems
Lead Painter
Contech USA
Goddard, KS
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Monitored paint supplies, placing orders whenever needed and properly and safely disposed of old paint.
- Measuring paint and apply to parts properly according to the paint job at task.
- Prepping work surfaces before painting properly such as sanding, masking, and wiping the surface down with the right chemicals.
- Calculated cost and quantities of required materials based on surface measurements or work orders.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Painter
Red Guard
Wichita, KS
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Painted shipping containers using airless sprayer and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Cleaned and smoothed all surfaces and masked areas prior to painting.
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels daily.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
Painter
Spirit AeroSystems
Wichita, KS
02.2011 - 04.2019
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Painted airplane parts and airplane using cup guns and electro static sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Cleaned and smoothed all surfaces prior to painting.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
- Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels daily.
- Followed the manufacturer's instructions when mixing chemicals for special applications.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
- Selected appropriate paint colors based on customer preferences.
- Wore protective clothing such as masks, respirators and gloves.
Spay Painter/ Laying Out Custom Paint Stripes
Hawker Beechcraft
Wichita, KS
05.2008 - 07.2010
- Spray painted whole aircraft
- Laying out custom paint stripes and logo on aircraft
- Touch up and detailing before aircraft is ready for customers
- Sealing aircraft windows
- Sanding and wiping down aircraft with mek before paint process
Spray Painter
Mike's Auto Collision Repair
Wichita, KS
02.2006 - 11.2008
- Mobile detailing for car dealerships
- Touchup and buff
- Matching color for touch up or sometimes I had to mix paint with what we had to match the paint
- Spray touch up in small areas
- Wash and detailing vehicle before returning it to customer
Education
Auto Collision Repair
Wichita Area Technical College
Wichita, KS07.2005
Skills
- Crew supervision
- Daily progress reports
- Sprayers use such as gravity feed (cup gun), pot fed, electro static, and airless
- Surface planning such as sanding, masking, prepping surface area with proper chemicals, and blowing it then tacking it before applying paint
- Painted Airplanes, Airplane large and small parts, Cars, Machinery, and Shipping containers
- Forklift operation
- Industrial and commercial painting experience
- Power and hand tools
- Safety understanding
- Lay out paint schemes/stripes on airplane and also applying decals
- Paint mixing includes primer, base coat, clear coat, and single stage paints
Timeline
Spray Painter
Production Engineering Corporation
03.2024 - 07.2024
Spray Painter
Turfco
02.2024 - 03.2024
Spray Painter
Viking Engineering
08.2023 - 02.2024
Spray Painter
Spirit AeroSystems
02.2022 - 04.2023
Lead Painter
Contech USA
03.2020 - 02.2021
Painter
Red Guard
06.2019 - 02.2020
Painter
Spirit AeroSystems
02.2011 - 04.2019
Spay Painter/ Laying Out Custom Paint Stripes
Hawker Beechcraft
05.2008 - 07.2010
Spray Painter
Mike's Auto Collision Repair
02.2006 - 11.2008
Auto Collision Repair
Wichita Area Technical College
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