Hadi Chamas
Dearborn Heights,MI
Summary
Driven Computer Science student with five years of automotive manufacturing experience. Advanced from Vehicle Prep Technician to Automotive Painter, leveraging leadership and technical skills for continuous improvement. Focused on applying problem-solving abilities and hands-on experience to software and engineering roles.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Painter
Penske Vehicle Services
Troy, Michigan
2026 - Current
- Independently apply basecoat and clearcoat finishes to Ford Bronco Raptors, Lincoln Navigators, Ford Expeditions, and Dodge Durango hoods in a high-volume production environment.
- Mix pre-formulated paint materials, custom colors, and clearcoats to achieve accurate color match and finish consistency.
- Manage the complete paint process for an average of two vehicles per shift, from material preparation through final application.
- Consistently deliver production-ready finishes while meeting appearance and quality expectations.
Mask & Quality Technician
Penske Vehicle Services
Troy, Michigan
2022 - 2025
- Applied precision masking and vinyl to 1,000+ production and specialty vehicles across Ford, Lincoln, Jeep, and Dodge programs, including the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, Ford Bronco, Ford Raptor, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Navigator Black Label, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Hellcat, and Dodge Demon.
- Prepared vehicles for the paint booth through precision masking, vinyl application, and bagging prior to paint application.
- Selected as Team Lead for the Ford Bronco Sport Tube Program, leading a team of 7 technicians, training new hires, and overseeing daily workflow to maintain production schedules.
- Managed the staging and movement of 50+ vehicles, coordinating production flow and ensuring painters always had vehicles ready for paint.
- Expanded into the Quality department by conducting inbound and outbound vehicle inspections, documenting vehicles in the production tracking system, measuring paint film thickness, and identifying manufacturer defects before vehicles advanced through production.
- Worked closely with painters and production teams to identify quality concerns and ensure vehicles were ready for the next stage of production.
Prep Technician
Penske Vehicle Services
Troy, Michigan
2021 - 2022
- Prepared vehicles for paint through sanding, cleaning, and thorough surface preparation to ensure quality finish.
- Prepared production and specialty vehicles for paint, including Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, Lincoln Navigator, Jeep models, Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcat, and Dodge Demon, ensuring high standards for diverse vehicle types.
- Supported masking department by ensuring vehicles met readiness criteria for next production stage, contributing to streamlined workflow.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-2029
Graduate Certificate -
Apple Developer Academy
Detroit, MI12-2023
Skills
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem analysis
Timeline
Automotive Painter
Penske Vehicle Services
2026 - Current
Mask & Quality Technician
Penske Vehicle Services
2022 - 2025
Prep Technician
Penske Vehicle Services
2021 - 2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Arizona State University
Graduate Certificate -
Apple Developer Academy