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Received a certificate of excellent work at Alpine Autobody
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Charles A Melton

Stayton,OR

Summary

I acquired my detailing and painting skills from Alpine Auto body and Northwest House of Hardtop's. I continued honing these skills over the years doing work for myself, family and friends

I tend to be meticulous, I am extremely hard working.

I enjoy the art of automotive restoration, and I am dedicated to excellence.

Restoration is my passion. I look forward to being back in a shop soon!

Thank you for your time,

Charlie Melton

(503)885-4741

blkonblk63@gmail.com

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Painter's Helper/Apprentice

Alpine Autobody
Vancouver, WA
08.1997 - 11.1998
  • Prepped body work
  • Step sanded and cleaned surfaces
  • Masked
  • Properly edged all jams and edges
  • Cut and Polish to glass like finish
  • Exterior Detail
  • Interior Detail
  • Spent First 6 months in Detail Bay

Engine Bay and Chassis Restoration Technician

Northwest House of Hardtops
Portland, OR
04.2012 - 09.2012
  • Lift vehicle, pressure wash
  • Completely Dismantle Engine Bay down to engine, minus all wires hoses and accessories.
  • Prep firewall, Inner Fenders, core support, engine and bottom of hood.
  • Prep every part/accessory nut,bolt and screw by hand or in Blast Cabinet
  • Paint entire bay, bottom of hood, engine and every nut bolt and accessory refinished or replaced.
  • Assemble Engine Bay
  • Dismantle entire Chassis.
  • Prep floor pan,inner-fenders every nut, bolt, line etc.
  • Refinish/paint and reassemble
  • Detail Interior and Exterior of Barrett Jackson and Mecum auction cars
  • *Ask to see pics of work*

Swing Lead Painter

InstaFab.Co
Vancouver, WA
03.2013 - 03.2014
  • Transport Steel Structure from work bays with overhead crane to paint booth
  • Prep Steel Structure for paint/finishing
  • Keep track of all pieces for each job
  • Load trucks with steel structure for delivery
  • work 70+ hr weeks

Automotive Lube Technician

Jiffy Lube
Portland, OR
11.2017 - 02.2018
  • Changed oil, transmission fluid and filters in vehicles.
  • Lubricated moving parts by injecting grease into springs, universal joints and steering knuckles using hand or compressed-air powered grease gun.
  • Inspected fluid level for steering gear, power steering reservoir, transmission, rear axle housings and shackles.
  • Replaced cabin, fuel, air and oil filters and tested vehicle horn and lights.
  • Drained motor oil, changed oil filters and greased chassis fittings.
  • Adjusted tire pressure on vehicles and warned customers of leaks and tire damage.
  • Checked fluids and maintenance-related parts and topped off or replaced.
  • Maintained tools, test equipment and materials, keeping work areas organized.
  • Kept shop area neat and clean by removing debris and safely disposing of used oil.
  • Performed complete vehicle maintenance inspections and tapped off fluid levels.
  • Rotated tires and checked brakes on vehicles.
  • Communicated with customers regarding status of service work and estimated timeframe for completion.

Powder Coater

Eastside Plating
Portland, OR
02.2018 - 03.2018
  • Safely operated bake oven to accurately cure powder coats on products.
  • Sprayed wide range of products, including aluminum extrusions, large flat surfaces, awkward profiles.
  • Cleaned electrostatic spray guns and spray booths to increase equipment longevity.
  • Prepared parts that required coating and diligently followed practices for applying powder coating.
  • Determined appropriate paint flow and viscosity by performing visual inspections.

Education

High School Diploma -

Prairie High School
Brush Prairie, WA
06.1992

Skills

  • Paint Mixing
  • Spray Gun Operation
  • Surface Preparation
  • Color Mixing
  • Sealant Application
  • Equipment Preparation
  • Paint Sprayer Operation
  • Quality Control
  • Hand Tool Use
  • Color Matching
  • Defect Correction
  • Equipment Operation
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Time Management
  • Paint Viscosity
  • Power and Hand Tools
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Computer Literate
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Fixtures Removal
  • Creative

Received a certificate of excellent work at Alpine Autobody

  • Certificate of excellence while at Alpine Autobody*

Timeline

Powder Coater

Eastside Plating
02.2018 - 03.2018

Automotive Lube Technician

Jiffy Lube
11.2017 - 02.2018

Swing Lead Painter

InstaFab.Co
03.2013 - 03.2014

Engine Bay and Chassis Restoration Technician

Northwest House of Hardtops
04.2012 - 09.2012

Painter's Helper/Apprentice

Alpine Autobody
08.1997 - 11.1998

High School Diploma -

Prairie High School

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