Eric Durfee
Hickory,KY
Summary
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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Jorneyman Painter
Local 500
Paducah, KY
03.2016 - 08.2023
- Prepared surfaces for painting by washing, scraping, sanding and patching holes;.
- Mixed paints according to specific instructions;.
- Applied primers and sealers as required;.
- Sprayed, brushed and rolled paint on interior and exterior surfaces;.
- Repaired drywall cracks prior to painting;.
- Measured and cut materials according to specifications;.
- Cleaned up job sites upon completion of work;.
- Removed old paint layers using chemical strippers or scrapers;.
- Caulked joints between walls, ceilings, moldings and woodwork;.
- Inspected finished surfaces for defects in order to ensure quality standards were met;.
- Ensured proper safety measures were taken when handling hazardous materials such as solvents or paint thinners;.
- Utilized ladders and scaffolding to access hard-to-reach areas;.
- Kept accurate records of supplies used during projects;.
- Assisted in the installation of trim pieces such as baseboards and crown moulding;.
- Calculated estimates for labor costs associated with each project;.
- Ordered necessary supplies from vendors based on job requirements;.
- Worked with a variety of tools including brushes, rollers, spray guns and airless sprayers ;.
- Followed all applicable building codes while completing tasks ;.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment.
- Sanded, stripped, brushed and power washed surfaces to clean and smooth, ensuring adherence of paint and primer.
- Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
- Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint exterior surfaces.
- Primed and sealed unfinished wood, plastic and metal surfaces to prepare for additional coats of paint and other finishing substances.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces for finish coats.
- Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
- Applied paint, stain and varnish to wood, metal, plastic and drywall both inside and outside of residential dwellings using sprayers, brushes and rollers.
- Protected exposed surfaces from harmful substances by setting up drop cloths, plastic or paper.
- Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
- Waterproofed surfaces using felt paper, asphalt paper, tar, caulk and other components.
- Selected premixed paints or mixed pigments and compounds to achieve correct color and consistency.
- Set up scaffolding and ladders to access elevated surfaces safely, following OSHA and company guidelines for proper equipment usage.
- Sprayed and brushed custom artwork on interior and exterior walls and ceilings using stencils or by following sketches.
Skills
- Paint Mixing
- Manual and Machine Sanding
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Joint Caulking
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Spray Gun Operation
- Clear Communication
- Pigment Mixing
- Equipment Operation
- Respirator Operation
- Installation and Finishing
- Industrial and Commercial Painting Experience
- Service Promotion
- Scaffold Building
- Materials Management
- Maintenance and Repair
- Building Waterproofing
- Power and Hand Tools
- Floor Coating
- Fixture Removal and Attachment
- Primer Application
- Sprayer Use
- Surface Texturing
- Wall and Surface Repair
- Safety Awareness
- Hydro and Sandblasting
- Painting Equipment Operation
- Workspace Organization
- Hand and Power Tools
- Defect Repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Scaffolding Erection
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Safety Understanding
- Customer Relations
- Work Order Interpretation
- Heavy Lifting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Jorneyman Painter
Local 500
03.2016 - 08.2023
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