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James Dixon Ii

Wichita ,Ks

Summary

I have been in the paint and body industry for over 30 years. And have been in the AEROSPACE painting for 6 years.

Work History

Airplane painter

Spirit AeroSystems
05 2023 - 05 2025
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
  • Managed inventory of supplies and ensured proper maintenance of painting equipment for optimal performance on each job site.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
  • Enhanced the appearance of residential and commercial spaces by skillfully applying paint, wallpaper, and other finishes.
  • Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, incorporating new painting techniques into projects.

Airplane painter

Textron Aviation
02 2020 - 10 2022
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Achieved consistent paint finishes by expertly mixing paints to match desired colors and textures.
  • Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
  • Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
  • Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.

Car Painter

Maaco Auto Body
02 2022 - 01 2023
  • Established a reputation for excellence in custom paintwork, attracting new clients through word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Implemented quality assurance measures such as thorough inspections after each stage of painting process, minimizing potential defects.
  • Streamlined workflow by optimizing processes for prepping, masking, and sanding vehicles before painting.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring safety and efficiency in the paint booth.
  • Delivered outstanding service and consistent results, resulting in a high level of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Improved overall shop efficiency by maintaining equipment regularly, reducing downtime caused by malfunctions or breakdowns.
  • Consistently met client expectations with precise color matching and seamless blending techniques on repairs.
  • Adhered to industry standards for quality control, ensuring consistent results in every project.
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
  • Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
  • Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats, and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
  • Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
  • Custom mixed colors to match customers' desired color.
  • Held or positioned spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
  • Turned dials, handwheels, valves or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation.

Education

Anthropology

University of Oklahoma
01.1994

Skills

  • Graining and marbleizing
  • Team Player
  • Paint mixing
  • Respirator use
  • Sprayer experience
  • Safety awareness
  • NACE coating requirements
  • Color mixing
  • Rust removal
  • Hand and power tools
  • Paint sprayer operation
  • Equipment preparation

Timeline

Airplane painter

Spirit AeroSystems
05 2023 - 05 2025

Airplane painter

Textron Aviation
02 2020 - 10 2022

Car Painter

Maaco Auto Body
02 2022 - 01 2023

Anthropology

University of Oklahoma

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