Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
restore classic cars
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JOSE R GUTIERREZ

Maple Valley,WA

Summary

Responsible, hard working Lead Painter with proven track record of completing jobs on time and under budget. Focused leader willing to give clear, concise directions to others. Bilingual individual knowledgeable in spray finishing and spot painting techniques. Excellent time management and problem-solving skills, detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LEAD AUTOMOTIVE PAINTER

Body N Soul Restorations
03.2018 - Current

Lead painter, shop manager, customer/vender relations paint 15 cars minimum a week, roughly paint 1k cars a year, tear down vehicles to inspect for additional damages, write collision repair estimates, order parts for all vehicles, write checks to venders, send insurance company's supplements on additional damage to vehicles, collect customer payments on finished vehicles, light welding, light bodywork, in charge of classic cars full restoration full frame off jobs start to finish, tend to all customers, problem solve any repair on vehicles, prep vehicles for paint, apply urethane, epoxy primers ,sealers, block, sand, mask basecoat, tricoats, clear coat, single stage top coats, custom painting to OEM finishes, R&I bumpers, doors, full cars, Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards. Scan vehicles and trouble shoot, clear any dash lights.

Autobody Technician

Diamond Painting
05.2010 - 01.2017
  • automotive, commercial, heavy equipment, boat painting
  • Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
  • prep ,mask and paint
  • spray primers, sealers, basecoat , clearcoat, single stage, industrial coating
  • fiberglass repair, bodywork on commercial vehicles
  • replace and install all new body panels on commercial trailers
  • apply/remove bottom paints on boats/yachts
  • gelcoat repair
  • custom painting to OEM finishes
  • Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
  • Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
  • Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.

Education

GED -

Shoreline Community College
Seattle, WA

Skills

  • 23 years automotive, commercial, heavy equipment painting experience
  • Custom painting to OEM finishes
  • Light welding
  • Light body work
  • Fiberglass repair
  • Classic car full frame off restorations
  • Ability to perform job independently or instruct and lead others
  • Special attention to detail
  • Write insurance estimates and supplements
  • Great customer service

Certification

automotive refinish certifications from dupont,sherwin williams,ppg

restore classic cars

My hobbies are restoring classic vehicles, and custom painting building show cars to show off my work at local carshows from washington to las vegas

Timeline

LEAD AUTOMOTIVE PAINTER

Body N Soul Restorations
03.2018 - Current

Autobody Technician

Diamond Painting
05.2010 - 01.2017

GED -

Shoreline Community College
JOSE R GUTIERREZ