David Dhooghe
Assembly Tech
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Detail-oriented Painter/Fabricator with a strong background in surface prep, touch-up painting, and finish quality control. Brings proven safety awareness, steady workmanship, and the ability to work efficiently with tools, lifts, and team members.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter/Fabricator
Diamond Age 3D
03.2021 - 11.2024
- Prepared printed surfaces through sanding, filling, and masking for consistent finish quality.
- Applied primers, coatings, and paint systems to large-format printed components.
- Matched colors and mixed materials to meet project specifications and visual standards.
- Inspected finished surfaces, correcting defects and reworking areas for uniform appearance.
- Maintained spray equipment, brushes, and application tools for reliable operation.
- Followed safety protocols, material handling procedures, and clean workspace practices.
- Coordinated paint sequencing with production flow to support timely job completion.
- Mentored team members on surface prep, coating application, and finish expectations.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
- Safely operated lifts, scaffolding, and ladders to complete large-scale jobs efficiently.
Pump Watch
R&J Pump Services
2018 - 2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Inspector/Assembly Line Worker
Micro Semi
06.1998 - 08.2000
- Inspected semiconductor components for visual defects, contamination, and dimensional accuracy using microscopes and precision measuring tools.
- Verified product conformance against engineering specifications, work instructions, and quality standards.
- Documented inspection results, rejection details, and nonconformance findings in quality tracking systems.
- Segregated defective material and initiated corrective action requests for out-of-spec parts.
- Followed ESD, safety, and cleanroom procedures while supporting consistent inspection workflow.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
- Operated various machines used in production processes.
Wafer Fab Operator
Motorola
06.1998 - 08.2000
- Monitored wafer fabrication equipment for safe, consistent production output.
- Loaded and unloaded wafers between process stations following manufacturing procedures.
- Inspected wafers for defects and reported abnormalities to supervision.
- Recorded process data accurately to support lot tracking and quality control.
- Operated various wafer fabrication tools, resulting in consistent product output meeting client specifications.
- Managed the transfer of wafers between various processing stations without compromising quality or causing damage.
- Contributed to a safe work environment by following safety protocols and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Ensured cleanroom environment integrity by strictly adhering to cleanliness protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new employees on proper procedures and techniques, fostering a knowledgeable workforce.
- Used chemical baths, hand wands and automated machinery to clean semiconductor wafers.
- Loaded semiconductor materials into furnace.
- Aligned photomask patterns on photoresist layers and exposed patterns to ultraviolet light.
Education
GED -
Apollo
Glendale, AZ 05.2001 -
Skills
Strong work ethic
Attention to detail
Specialized coating application
Exterior painting
Project sequencing coordination
Problem-solving
Safety awareness
Initiative in project execution
Paint sprayer operation
Paint mixing
Timeliness in project delivery
Surface preparation
Hand and power tools
Caulking and crack filling
Touch-up painting
Quality assurance
Power and hand tools
Commercial painting
Timeline
Painter/Fabricator
Diamond Age 3D
03.2021 - 11.2024
GED -
Apollo
05.2001 -
Inspector/Assembly Line Worker
Micro Semi
06.1998 - 08.2000
Wafer Fab Operator
Motorola
06.1998 - 08.2000
Pump Watch
R&J Pump Services
2018 - 2021