RICHIE YOST

prep car

• Prepared surfaces by sanding, priming, and masking to ensure smooth paint application.
• Applied automotive finishes using spray guns, achieving high-quality color match and finish consistency.
• Maintained equipment cleanliness and functionality, reducing downtime and enhancing painting precision.
• Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in paint application without compromising quality.
• Mixed and thinned paints and other coatings to specified colors and consistency using viscometers and mixing equipment.
• Completed complex paint jobs within tight deadlines, demonstrating exceptional time management skills and attention to detail.
• Hammered out minor body dents and dimples using bumping hammer.
• Reduced material costs by optimizing paint usage and minimizing waste, contributing to the profitability of the shop.
• Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.

• Conducted routine maintenance and cleaning of residential and commercial pools.
• Diagnosed and repaired pool equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
• Monitored water chemistry, adjusting chemicals to maintain safety standards.
• Developed strong professional relationships with clients through clear communication channels regarding their needs and expectations.
• Performed installations of new pool equipment, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems.
• Demonstrated attention to detail when cleaning pool surfaces, skimmers, filters, pumps, and accessories for optimal performance.
• Improved customer satisfaction by providing consistent and thorough pool maintenance services.
• Enhanced pool water quality by conducting regular chemical testing and adjusting levels as necessary.
• Provided prompt response to emergency situations such as leaks or malfunctioning equipment, preventing further damage or loss of use for clients'' pools.
• Utilized advanced troubleshooting skills to diagnose complex problems accurately before recommending appropriate solutions or repairs.
• Educated customers in proper pool operation and maintenance.
• Tested and balanced pool water to maintain safe and healthy swimming environment.
• Brushed pool walls and floors to reduce algae and slime formation and prevent staining.
• Inspected pool equipment and verified proper functionality to maintain safety standards.
• Vacuumed pool using to remove dirt, debris and contaminants at bottom of pool.
• Conducted pool safety inspections and reported unresolved issues immediately.

• Operated and maintained blasting equipment to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
• Conducted pre-blast inspections to verify site readiness and adherence to safety protocols.
• Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime and enhanced overall productivity.
• Ensured accurate documentation of materials used, maintaining inventory control and compliance records.
• Collaborated with team members to execute blasting plans efficiently and effectively.

• Operated and maintained catalyst systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Monitored reaction conditions, adjusting parameters for efficiency and quality.
• Conducted regular inspections of equipment, identifying and resolving issues promptly.
• Collaborated with team members to enhance operational processes and safety protocols.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations during catalyst handling, minimizing workplace accidents and incidents.
• Skillfully operated specialized equipment designed for catalyst processing, demonstrating mastery of both manual and automated systems.
• Reduced production downtime with proactive maintenance and troubleshooting of catalyst systems.