David Abbott
La Center,WA
Summary
Enthusiastic Painter and Team Leader at Boeing with 36 years of experience in aircraft detail and subassembly painting. Proven ability in paint sprayer operation and team collaboration, ensuring high-quality results while maintaining safety standards. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and a solid work ethic.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Painter/Paint Shop Team Leader
Boeing
11.1985 - 11.2021
Painted aircraft details and subassemblies for shipment to Boeing installation sites in the Seattle area, and worldwide all models.
Performed all steps in paint and paint preparation.
I was Team Leader for 19 years, assigning all shop tasks to employees, as well as providing technical guidance per specifications and procedures. I was also the shop safety focal for about the same amount of time, collaborating with coworkers and support organizations to implement timely and effective solutions.
Education
Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Painting
Marylhurst University (Now Permanently Closed)
Marylhurst, OregonSkills
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Effective multitasking
- Team player
- Problem-solving
- Safety awareness
- Self-directed and motivated
- Time management
- Paint sprayer operation
- Paint mixing
- Team collaboration
- Punctual and dependable
- Surface preparation
- Excellent communication
- Customer service
- Computer literate
- Project management
- Finishing techniques
- Clean driving record
- Blueprints analysis
Accomplishments
I own a 1978 F-350, a 1988 Heston 70 hp 4wd tractor, 2 cars, 1 motorcycle, 1 riding mower, 1 push mower, and various other machines and tools that require knowledge to operate and perform basic maintenance. Additionaly, I was certified in fuel tank coating application during my time at Boeing. And, I won employee of the month for excellence in team cooperation as a Boeing employee.
Certification
I was certified in fuel tank coating application according to Boeing specifications.
Hobbiest welder, mid-level acrylic and oil painting.
At home, I often fabricate simple welded metal projects: chicken coop brackets and latches, weather vanes, motorcycle parts, handrails etc. Additionally, I have a near-term goal of selling narrative-driven art in the form of oil and acrylic painting on wood panels and framed canvases at a local venue in La Center Washington during summers.
Timeline
Painter/Paint Shop Team Leader
Boeing
11.1985 - 11.2021
Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Painting
Marylhurst University (Now Permanently Closed)
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