Héctor M. Rodriguez Gonzalez
Orlando,FL
Summary
Focused Powder Coat Painter skilled in determining equipment issues that could negatively affect project quality. Dedicated employee with strong knowledge of viscosity, paint flow and coating. Reliable individual boasting expertise in thermosetting resin coatings, wash and pretreatments and preparing parts for coating.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Powder Coat Painter
Teak Isle
Winter Garden, FL
07.2014 - Current
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding upcoming jobs or changes in production schedule.
- Monitored equipment to verify proper paint flow, viscosity and coating quality.
- Delivered work orders and clear instructions to painting team to prepare for each shift.
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Promoted safe working practices by observing company policies, which prevented hazards in workplace.
- Monitored temperatures of ovens and adjusted accordingly to ensure proper curing of the powder coating.
- Handled and disposed of hazardous waste carefully to minimize harm to personnel or environmental habitats.
- Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications.
- Repaired damaged parts or equipment when necessary.
- Performed quality assurance checks on finished products to ensure they met customer specifications.
- Safely operated bake oven to accurately cure powder coats on products.
- Operated forklift safely in order to move large parts into position for painting.
- Mixed powdered paint according to precise instructions for each job.
- Met expected project timeframes by supervising production workflow, parts quality and delivery.
- Determined appropriate paint flow and viscosity by performing visual inspections.
- Followed safety procedures while operating machinery and handling hazardous chemicals.
- Provided hands-on job training to many co-workers and new associates.
- Prepared parts that required coating and diligently followed practices for applying powder coating.
- Assisted other departments with special projects as needed.
- Loaded paint into equipment and adjusted controls to maintain consistent paint flow.
- Cleaned up work area after completion of each project.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces.
- Organized storage shelves for parts awaiting powder coating.
- Used chemicals and solvents to clean equipment after paint applications.
- Utilized a variety of tools such as grinders, buffers, hand files and sandpaper to prepare surfaces prior to painting.
- Inspected finished product to ensure quality standards were met.
- Applied powder coatings to various metal components using an electrostatic spray gun.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Packing Operator
Toufayan Bakery
Orlando, FL
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Operated and tended product packaging machines.
- Reported any malfunctions or issues with machines immediately to supervisors for resolution.
- Stacked boxes into cartons securely using proper strapping techniques.
- Worked collaboratively with other team members in order to meet daily production goals.
- Utilized lifting equipment such as hand jacks, forklifts, pallet jacks safely while loading and unloading shipments.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Monitored machine outputs to confirm quality deliverables.
- Followed all company policies regarding health and safety standards.
- Regulated machine flow specifications, speed, or temperature.
- Removed damaged or inferior materials to prepare products for packaging.
- Managed inventory of packaging materials and supplies.
Packing Manager
Stella and Chewy
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Implemented strategies for improving productivity and reducing costs associated with packing operations.
- Collaborated with supervisors from other departments in order to coordinate efforts between teams working on common projects.
- Wrapped items in protective materials to prevent damage during transit.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss improvements in packing processes.
- Handled departmental scheduling to maintain proper staffing for shifts.
- Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming deliveries and overseeing personnel tasks.
- Established or monitored specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.
- Assigned tasks to packing staff and monitored their performance.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly providing feedback on areas needing improvement or recognition for exceptional work.
- Monitored machine outputs to confirm quality deliverables.
- Maintained records of all shipments, including dates, quantities and destinations.
- Ensured adherence to company policies and procedures related to safety, health and environmental standards.
- Performed minor machine adjustments to minimize interruptions and drive quality product.
- Monitored inventory levels and reordered supplies as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Golden Academy
Puerto Rico05-2004
Skills
- Teamwork
- Excellent interpersonal relationships
- Progressive creativity
- Innovative creativity
- Problem handling
- Shipping and receiving
- Problem solving
- Responsible
- Proactive
- Public attention
- Efficient packing
- Warehouse operations
- Workstation organization
- Adaptation to Change
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Powder Coat Painter
Teak Isle
07.2014 - Current
Packing Operator
Toufayan Bakery
01.2011 - 01.2014
Packing Manager
Stella and Chewy
01.2009 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Golden Academy