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James Vandeberg

Appleton,WI

Summary

Thirty five years in the paint shop. Career time spent working in almost every stage of paint. Very familiar with all the processes and I have helped out on a number of paint projects. Heavily involved in the departments first automated paint system.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Process Technician

Pierce Mfg.
11.2020 - Current
  • Provided technical support to all projects and provided research for all developmental teams.
  • Compiled, processed, and analyzed test data and results to improve product quality.
  • Initiated contact with vendors and built solid working relationships.

Touch Up, Line Support/Paint Repairs

Pierce Mfg
01.2014 - 11.2020

Paint inspections and defect repair

Line support and paint repairs and blends

Customer lists

Finish Painter Class A

Pierce Mfg
01.1997 - 01.2014
  • Painted surfaces with spray equipment Cabs, Bodies, Parts
  • Applied various types of paints and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.

Metal Finisher/ Prime Booth

Pierce Mfg
05.1988 - 06.1993

Metal finishing

Body filler application

Priming

Interior coating

Education

Mechanical Engineering

University Wisconsin Platteville
Platteville, WI

High School Diploma -

Menasha High School
Menasha, WI
05.1988

Skills

Application of various coatings

Spray equipment

Exposure to automated paint equipment

Paint defect training

Sikkens blend training

Fanuc basic programming

Metal finishing and filler application

Timeline

Process Technician

Pierce Mfg.
11.2020 - Current

Touch Up, Line Support/Paint Repairs

Pierce Mfg
01.2014 - 11.2020

Finish Painter Class A

Pierce Mfg
01.1997 - 01.2014

Metal Finisher/ Prime Booth

Pierce Mfg
05.1988 - 06.1993

Mechanical Engineering

University Wisconsin Platteville

High School Diploma -

Menasha High School
James Vandeberg