Hernan Hernandez
San Antonio
Summary
Skilled and detail-oriented Automotive Painter with systematic approach to completing high-quality work. Knowledgeable about paint mixing and matching to exact specifications. Good at keeping equipment clean and maintained for optimum performance.
Focused Lead Painter proudly offering expertise in various finishes and paint applications. Reliable worker willing to train and mentor other employees. Offering great skills in communication and time management.
Customer-oriented Automotive Painter offering successful track record of performing quality paint jobs on various vehicles, including cars and trucks. Expertise in color matching, sanding and servicing and automated paint mixing. Skillful in calculating accurate estimates and denting and shaping metal to smooth surfaces.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Paint Technician
Classic Collision
08.2024 - Current
- Mixed and thinned paints and other coatings to specified colors and consistency using viscometers and mixing equipment.
- Removed rust and other debris from surfaces to paint and fill cavities and dents using sandpaper, wire brush and body fillers and applicators.
- Used surface preparation and painting techniques to paint surfaces of cars, trucks and fleet vans.
- Sprayed specified amounts of finish, primer and protective and decorative coatings onto vehicle surfaces.
- Maintained optimal stock levels of inventory to guarantee timely availability of products.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
Automotive Paint Technician
Carstar Superior Collision
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Mixed and matched paint colors to match customer specifications.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, cleaning, and removing rust.
- Applied primers, sealers, base coats and clear coat finishes to vehicles according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Performed color matching using spectrophotometers and other computer-aided technologies.
- Inspected painted vehicles for defects such as runs or sags in the finish before returning them to customers.
Automotive Paint Technician
Gabe’s Collision
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Mixed and matched paint colors to match customer specifications.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, cleaning, and removing rust.
- Applied primers, sealers, base coats and clear coat finishes to vehicles according to manufacturer's specifications.
Automotive Paint Technician
Caliber Collision
12.2012 - 04.2020
- Mixed and matched paint colors to match customer specifications.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, cleaning, and removing rust.
- Applied primers, sealers, base coats and clear coat finishes to vehicles according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Performed color matching using spectrophotometers and other computer-aided technologies.
- Maintained a clean work area in compliance with safety regulations.
- Washed painted parts after drying process was complete in order to remove any residue or dust particles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas A Edison High School
San Antonio, TX06.2012
Skills
- Quality Control
- Surface Preparation
- Defect Correction
- Paint Mixing
- Sealant Application
- Hand Tool Use
- Spray Gun Operation
- Equipment Operation
- Color Mixing
- Equipment Preparation
- Color Matching
- Paint Sprayer Operation
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- I-Car Gold Certified
- Environmental compliance
- Quality control inspection
- Damage assessment
Certification
I-Car Gold Certified
PPG Certified
Axalta Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Automotive Paint Technician
Classic Collision
08.2024 - Current
Automotive Paint Technician
Carstar Superior Collision
01.2021 - 08.2024
Automotive Paint Technician
Gabe’s Collision
04.2020 - 01.2021
Automotive Paint Technician
Caliber Collision
12.2012 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Thomas A Edison High School