Jesse Hammer
Westminster,MD
Summary
Adaptable Lead Painter with proven track record of completing jobs on time and under budget. Focused leader willing to give clear, concise directions to others. Dependable worker dedicated to completing projects on time and surpassing quality expectations. Skillfully uses variety of tools and machinery for addressing unique installation and repair requirements. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter/ Helper
Mudgett’s Auto
Finksburg, MD
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Prepare vehicle surfaces with minor damage repairs
- Color-match, prime, mix paint and top coat for vehicles
- Refinish surfaces with paint
- Inspect painted sections for quality and continuity
- Apply refinishing products in the correct sequence for proper adhesion and durability.
- Masked, covered or otherwise protected non-paintable surfaces.
- Prepared different paintable surfaces prior to product application.
- Provided excellent customer service through clear communication about project updates or changes with clients throughout the entire process.
- Consistently met high-quality standards through careful masking of windows, doors, and trim prior to applying paint or primer coats.
- Increased work productivity by quickly adapting to new tools, techniques, and best practices in the painting industry.
- Contributed to customer satisfaction by addressing any concerns or requests promptly during the painting process.
- Enhanced the efficiency of painting projects by preparing surfaces and materials ahead of time.
- Exhibited versatility as an Aerospace Technician by adapting quickly to new software platforms required for project success.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by offering assistance when needed and maintaining open communication with colleagues.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Researched new developments in testing methods and equipment and made recommendations to improve testing procedures.
- Excelled under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality or client satisfaction, ensuring repeat business and positive referrals.
Sr. Painter/ Assembly
Textron Systems Aerospace Company
Cockeysville, MD
03.2019 - Current
- Working from oral and written instructions and established shop practices, perform a variety of painting assignments to meet quality control inspection and customer acceptance
- Checks daily work assignments with shop supervision
- May examine completed aircraft for discrepancies, determines extent of rework and performs the more complicated painting assignments
- Orders paint supplies, cleans and services spray guns, paint pots, hoses and other spray painting equipment
- Works in accordance with general safety practices and regulations
- May provide estimates to management for time and material cost of jobs
- Apply filters, prep, prime, and paint small and large surfaces to include items as large as fuselage, tails, and wings
- Work with company personnel and outside vendors to ensure quality enhancing products/techniques are used
- May be required to repair or refinish cabinetry and other interior items
- Keep inventory of supplies and order in advance to assure needed items are on hand
- Perform blends as needed
- Ensures the work assignments by lower grade painters are completed in a timely manner and meets all quality standards
- Work with internal customers to assure aircraft is on schedule and within budget
- Guides and instructs a small group performing painting assignments
- Work closely with EHS Manager to ensure haz-mat compliance
- Work with company personnel and outside vendors to ensure quality enhancing products/techniques are used
- Responsible for leading, guiding, and directing other employees on production needs
- Responsible for training new and current production support specialist team members on processes and procedures
- To ensure paint usage is tracked for air reporting purposes
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an airport security badge through the local airport authority, if applicable
- Ability to interpret simple drawings, apply simple arithmetic and use some measuring instruments.
Painter/ Helper
(OMCC) Owings Mills Collision Center
Owings Mills, MD
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Prepare vehicle surfaces with minor damage repairs
- Color-match, prime, mix paint and top coat for vehicles
- Refinish surfaces with paint
- Inspect painted sections for quality and continuity
- Apply refinishing products in the correct sequence for proper adhesion and durability.
Painter/ Helper
Russel (Mile One) Toyota
Catonsville, MD
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Prepare vehicle surfaces with minor damage repairs
- Color-match, prime, mix paint and top coat for vehicles
- Refinish surfaces with paint
- Inspect painted sections for quality and continuity
- Apply refinishing products in the correct sequence for proper adhesion and durability.
Painter’s Helper
Capital Plaza Toyota
Landover, MD
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Prepare vehicle surfaces with minor damage repairs
- Color-match, prime, mix paint and top coat for vehicles
- Refinish surfaces with paint
- Inspect painted sections for quality and continuity
- Apply refinishing products in the correct sequence for proper adhesion and durability.
Painter’s Helper
DARCARS
Silver Spring, MD
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Prepare vehicle surfaces with minor damage repairs
- Color-match, prime, mix paint and top coat for vehicles
- Refinish surfaces with paint
- Inspect painted sections for quality and continuity
- Apply refinishing products in the correct sequence for proper adhesion and durability.
Fleet Leader
Manheim Baltimore-Washington
Elkridge, MD
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Transport vehicles to designated areas on auction premises abiding all auction driving rules, rules of the road and demonstrating courtesy and defensive driving principles
- Organize and maintain the placement of vehicles within the designated zone or move area to the defined standard established by lot operations leadership
- On a daily basis utilize information from the Supervisor and Lot Ops dashboards to make move decisions to stage their assigned zone area
- Responsible for continuous improvement efforts relating to safety and efficient movement of vehicles in and out of their assigned zone area
- Move vehicles and stage them in a safe arrangement to their proper work destinations to eliminate multiple drop off points and less than full loads
- Confirm that all vehicles can operate safely, and engage service and tow teams when inoperable vehicles are found
- Label vehicles with sale and routing labels to maintain accurate movements and eliminate the need for crew leaders to print and label staged units before transport
- Communicate with crew leaders and managers regarding the status of inventory levels within the defined move area and make the decision of what is priority
- Set an example in behavior by championing Cox/Manheim values and ensuring that all employees are treated with respect
- Implement all company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct
- Be a visible representation of Manheim’s safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures, and modeling the behaviors related to these directives.
Education
High School - General Studies
Page County High School
Shenandoah, VA06.2004
Automotive - Automotive Technology
Page County Technical Center
Stanley, VA06.2003
Skills
- Customer Service-Oriented
- Effective problem solving
- Professional Spray Painting
- Strong Communication Skills
- High-Quality Material Selection
- Proper Safety Procedures
- Advanced Surface Preparation
- Spray finishing techniques
- Safety protocol knowledge
- Team Supervision
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of NGSW.
Additional Information
- Textron Systems, 124 Industry Ln, Cockeysville, MD, 21030, (410) 628-3961, www.textronsystems.com
- Muggets Auto Body, 2960 Dede Rd, Finksburg, MD, 21048, (410) 833-336, mudgettsautobody.com
- Saffron Owings Mills Collision Center, 9618 Reisterstown Rd, Owings Mills, MD, 21117, 443-738-1414, saffordowingsmillscollisioncenter.com
- Russel Collision Center, 1501 S Caton Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21227, (410) 525-1000, www.russelcollisioncenter.com
- Toyota Certified at Capital Plaza, 6100 Annapolis Rd, Landover Hills, MD, 20784, (301) 772-6900, www.toyotacapitalplaza.com
- DARCARS Toyota, 12210 Cherry Hill Rd, Silver Spring, MD, 20904, (301) 622-0300, darcarstoyota.com
Additional Comments
- Jesse has met the goals outlined for operators this year through his solid performance. He takes on lead duties when needed and has great communication within the department. He is customer focused and is very successful in on time deliveries.
- Jesse has done a nice job of working in an efficient manner. He works to the dispatch start dates to keep assemblies moving throughout the shop. He does a good job finishing deliverables on time through the work center. Jesse has been very flexible supporting all platforms coming through the paint shop.
- Jesse does a great job at learning different tasks within the area and open to cross training. He provides adequate notice when requesting time off and shows up to work on time. He has no issues with the personal cell phone usage and respects all work policies.
- Jesse has surpassed the goals outlined for paint operators this year through his positive performance. He takes on lead duties when needed and has great communication within the department. He is customer focused and is very successful in on time deliveries. His determination to learn new Silkscreen operations led me to believe he will be successful in assisting NGSW Assembly operations this year. I’d like to challenge Jesse to build his leadership skills, continue his education and strive to grow within the department. He is a loyal and valuable member of the team and his experience is a key factor to the success of daily operations. Keep up the great work!
- Jesse has surpassed expectations laid out for operators this year through is high level of performance. He picks up new tasks quickly and able to work independently with little supervision. Jesse was a huge help when coating the NGSW for delivery schedules and willing to work overtime when needed. Jesse follows direction well and acts as backup lead providing assistance to other team members. He is a valuable member of the paint team and a key component to our daily success. Keep up the good work.
Timeline
Sr. Painter/ Assembly
Textron Systems Aerospace Company
03.2019 - Current
Painter/ Helper
Mudgett’s Auto
11.2018 - 03.2019
Painter/ Helper
(OMCC) Owings Mills Collision Center
11.2018 - 01.2019
Painter/ Helper
Russel (Mile One) Toyota
01.2012 - 01.2015
Painter’s Helper
Capital Plaza Toyota
01.2011 - 01.2012
Painter’s Helper
DARCARS
01.2009 - 01.2011
Fleet Leader
Manheim Baltimore-Washington
01.2008 - 01.2009
High School - General Studies
Page County High School
Automotive - Automotive Technology
Page County Technical Center