Gavin Bestpitch
Martin,GA
Summary
Dedicated painter with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, previously at Patterson Pump. Expert in paint mixing and quality assurance, consistently achieving high standards. Recognized for problem-solving skills and maintaining safety protocols, ensuring customer satisfaction through meticulous surface preparation and finish.
Experienced with surface preparation, color mixing, and application techniques essential for high-quality finishes. Utilizes precise brushwork and spray techniques to achieve desired results. Track record of maintaining clean and safe workspaces while consistently meeting project deadlines.
Professional painter with comprehensive experience in surface preparation, color matching, and application techniques. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering high-quality results of job at hand. Adept at adapting to changing project needs and ensuring client satisfaction through consistent performance and attention to detail. Reliable and flexible, known for maintaining high standards in all tasks.
Willing to do whatever job is necessary while maintaining an ever present willingness to learn and attempt new methods and areas.
Worked a few different positions in each job, resulting in the ability to adapt to whatever is required for the job at hand. Artistic passion (drawing) lent to having a major eye for detail and questioning when something doesn't seem right.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in manufacturing, quality, visual requirements, and teamwork and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Painter
Patterson Pump
01.2020 - 04.2025
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
- Safely operated lifts, scaffolding, and ladders to complete large-scale jobs efficiently.
- Evaluated completed work for quality and adherence to standards and client requirements.
- Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
- Achieved consistent quality control standards throughout entire workspaces by conducting regular inspections during ongoing projects.
- Achieved consistent paint finishes by expertly mixing paints to match desired colors and textures.
- Ensured customer satisfaction, addressing and resolving any issues with paint applications promptly.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and filling holes, ensuring smooth finishes.
- Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
- Mixed, matched and blended colors to produce desired effects.
- Finish coat paint of water pumps, both fire pump and HVAC, fuel tanks, and spill basins
- Perform even coatings of paint on products with an eye for detail and stopping if something was wrong with paint or part, thus stopping to get situation resolved
Press Operator
Fanello
10.2016 - 12.2019
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
- Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the department through constructive feedback and proactive problem-solving efforts.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Maintained accurate records of completed jobs, including relevant data such as run times, material usage, and any issues encountered during production runs.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company safety protocols and operating equipment properly.
- Assisted with training new employees on proper press machine operation and safety procedures for a smoother onboarding process.
- Reduced machine downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues in a timely manner.
- Used gauges, calipers, and other devices to take measurements and identify problems.
- Oversaw feeding, printing, and delivery process of press machines to maintain specified levels of operation.
- Logged, trafficked, and updated projects in job management software.
- Troubleshot and resolved various issues with machinery, maintaining quality and performance.
- Checked completed work to identify flaws and sort items by grade.
- Stacked material as it left machine
- Check for quality and defects
- Load and unload dies
- Forklift operation for press setup and material movement
Fast Food Worker
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
- Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
- Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
- Collaborated with team members to quickly fill large orders and serve large parties.
- Worked on the grill to prepare orders
- Worked in ice cream department to fill orders
- cleaned and set up ice cream machine, blenders, and mixers
- Worked drive-tru
- Mainly worked register and the public by taking orders, being friendly with customers, and ensuring orders were right
- Took inventory and restocked items when asked to and as needed
- Would open the store and get stations ready for the business day
Education
High School Diploma -
Habersham Central High School
Mount Airy, GA05-2015
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Self-directed and motivated
- Safety awareness
- Paint sprayer operation
- Paint mixing
- Punctual and dependable
- Hand and power tools
- Surface preparation
- Touch-up painting
- Quality assurance
- Creative thinking
- Excellent communication
- Spray painting
- Respirator use
- Safety
Certification
Forklift Operation Certification
Electro-Static paint spray gun certification
crane operation certification
respirator/PAPR certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Painter
Patterson Pump
01.2020 - 04.2025
Press Operator
Fanello
10.2016 - 12.2019
Fast Food Worker
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
07.2015 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
Habersham Central High School
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