Dumitru Chihai
Austin,TX
Summary
Dynamic Body Shop Painter with a proven track record at Luxury Auto Body, showcasing expertise in paint mixing and a strong commitment to safety. Excelling in team collaboration and problem-solving, I consistently deliver high-quality finishes, surpassing quality standards with attention to detail and efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Body Shop Painter
Luxury Auto body
Austin, USA
09.2023 - Current
- Inspected completed work from previous technicians for imperfections and ensured quality standards were met.
- Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
- Applied primer, sealers, base coat, pearl coat (water borne or solvents) clear coat gloss semi gloss or flat clear.
- Inspected painted surfaces for blemishes or defects, then corrected them accordingly.
- Delivered work orders and clear instructions to painting team to prepare for each shift.
- Cleaned tools and work area after each job was completed.
Body Shop Technician/Painter
Self Employed
Chisinau, Moldova
02.2019 - 08.2023
- Prepared and applied body fillers to repair minor damages.
- Ordered and utilized protective equipment and respirators to promote workplace safety.
- Replaced damaged car fenders, grills and panels.
- Mixed paint according to manufacturer's specifications and applied primer, basecoat, and clear coat finishes.
- Applied primers, sealers, base coats and clear coats to vehicle surfaces using spray guns.
- Detailed the entire vehicle both inside and outside by hand or machine buffing and polishing.
Education
Refinish technician - Pro1,Pro2
I-car
03.2024
Diploma - Auto Diagnostics
Colege of Transportation
Chisinau06.2016
Skills
- Paint mixing
- Able to spray all types of paint (single stage, solvent base coat, water borne base, flat clear, glossy clear)
- Tool cleaning
- Safety
- Paint sprayer operation
- Power and hand tools
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Color matching
- Attention to detail
- Team player
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Russian, Fluent
- Romanian, Native
Timeline
Body Shop Painter
Luxury Auto body
09.2023 - Current
Body Shop Technician/Painter
Self Employed
02.2019 - 08.2023
Refinish technician - Pro1,Pro2
I-car
Diploma - Auto Diagnostics
Colege of Transportation
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