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Erika Tapia

Brownsville,TX

Summary

Detailed and skilled in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Team-oriented individual with strong commitment to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Dedicated to quality and clear communication. Bilingual and effective in meeting tight job deadlines.. Experienced in blaster spray painting. Possess strong knowledge of surface preparation, mixing, and applying paint. Known for maintaining safety standards and ensuring quality. Have consistently contributed to reducing project timelines while enhancing the aesthetic appeal and durability of finished products.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Blaster Spray Painter

PIC
La Port , TX
03.2023 - 11.2024
  • Troubleshot problems with equipment or processes if they occurred during operations.
  • Prepared surfaces for sandblasting by removing rust, dirt, paint, and other debris.
  • Inspected parts before and after sandblasting process to ensure quality control standards were met.
  • Set up and operated sandblasting equipment according to safety protocols.
  • Established containment barriers around areas where blasting was taking place.
  • Cleaned and maintained all sandblasting equipment after each job was completed.
  • Used hand tools such as chisels, hammers, scrapers, wire brushes for more detailed cleaning tasks.
  • Provided assistance in the loading and unloading of materials.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on machinery before use in order to identify potential issues.
  • Applied primers with a conventional paint pot.
  • Mixed paint.
  • Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.

QC Technician

Great Arrow Builders
Monaca, PA
12.2020 - 01.2023
  • Monitored production processes to detect potential problems and take corrective action as needed.
  • Monitored inventory levels of finished goods, raw materials, components, and supplies used in production operations.
  • Reported test data, analysis results, and recommendations to management in written reports.
  • Collaborated with production team to develop strategies for improving product quality.
  • Developed comprehensive Quality Control plans outlining specific objectives for each project phase.
  • Managed daily workflow of QC staff including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, providing feedback as needed.
  • Reviewed engineering drawings and technical documents related to product design and manufacturing processes prior to inspection activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of all inspections conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.

Foreman

JT Thorpe
Freeport, TX
08.2019 - 11.2019
  • Supervised material usage and to keep projects in line with budgets.
  • Recorded supplies, equipment and employee work hours for every job.
  • Managed team member schedules and individual assignments for work crew.
  • Planned and delegated work to meet planned project and production goals.
  • Maintained high standards of safety, productivity and quality for every job.
  • Inspected production, quality control and address production problems.
  • Analyzed job sites daily to mitigate risks for workers.
  • Obtained specifications and directed work for multiple crews.

Tracker/QC Technician

Apache Corp.
Freeport, TX
09.2017 - 07.2019
  • Completed routine inspections to fulfill quality assurance requirements for surface preparations.
  • Produced thorough reports detailing findings and proposed recommendations.
  • Implemented quality control objectives to resolve production issues, optimize product reliability.
  • Monitored daily performance of production team to identify and address issues affecting quality product output.
  • Provided quality support to ensure we met quality standards and customer requirements.
  • Communicated with staff coordinate work, maintain efficiency and achieve production targets.
  • Maintained accurate job records by documenting data in appropriate databases, drafting reports and securing permanent files.
  • Tracking packages in areas needing surface preparation for sandblasters/painters

Skills

  • Fall protection
  • Job planning
  • Job site management
  • Safety oversight
  • Project deadlines
  • Quality control
  • Team management
  • Organization
  • Process improvement
  • Planning and coordination
  • Supervision
  • Bilingual
  • Surface preparation
  • Paint application
  • Inventory management
  • Process troubleshooting
  • Problem solving
  • Project planning
  • Spray gun operation
  • Blueprint reading
  • Epoxy coating application
  • Respiratory protection usage
  • Environmental conditions monitoring
  • Airless spray equipment
  • Blast cleaning methods
  • Quality control inspection
  • Surface profile assessment
  • Two-component paint systems
  • Sandblasting

Timeline

Blaster Spray Painter

PIC
03.2023 - 11.2024

QC Technician

Great Arrow Builders
12.2020 - 01.2023

Foreman

JT Thorpe
08.2019 - 11.2019

Tracker/QC Technician

Apache Corp.
09.2017 - 07.2019

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