Joe Anthony Hernandez
Worley
San Antonio,TX
2027
years of professional experience
Accomplished 1st Class Painter/Blaster with expertise in epoxy coatings and quality inspection, honed at Yates Construction Company. Proven track record of enhancing project outcomes through meticulous surface preparation and effective team collaboration, resulting in improved turnaround times and client satisfaction. Committed to maintaining OSHA compliance and optimizing workflow efficiency.
Work History
1st Class Painter/Blaster
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and masking as needed.
- Applied various coatings using spray guns, brushes, and rollers to achieve high-quality finishes.
- Operated blasting equipment to remove rust and old paint from metal structures effectively.
- Maintained safety protocols while handling hazardous materials during painting and blasting operations.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper painting techniques and equipment usage.
- Conducted quality checks on finished work to ensure adherence to specifications and customer satisfaction.
- Developed efficient workflows for surface preparation, resulting in improved turnaround times on projects.
- Reduced material waste by accurately estimating paint quantities and properly storing supplies for future use.
- Improved project outcomes with meticulous surface preparation, including sanding, scraping, and cleaning.
- Contributed to team success by collaborating effectively with colleagues and sharing expertise in painting techniques.
- Achieved high-quality paint finishes by applying expert knowledge of painting techniques and materials.
- Demonstrated mastery in using tools such as brushes, rollers, spray guns, power sanders, abrasive blasters for achieving desired finish quality.
- Increased productivity by maintaining a clean and organized work area, optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Enhanced the durability of paintwork by skillfully applying protective coatings as required.
- Optimized surface adhesion between paint layers through careful selection of primers tailored for specific substrate materials.
- Maintained professional appearance of job sites through diligent cleanup efforts after project completion.
- Prepared detailed progress reports for supervisors outlining achievements and potential areas for improvement.
- Ensured client satisfaction with painting results, addressing any concerns or requests promptly.
- Expertly operated blasting equipment to remove rust, old paint, and other contaminants from various surfaces before painting application.
- Enhanced workplace safety by adhering to strict safety protocols and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats, and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- 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.
General Forman/1st Class Painter/Blaster
2 Years 6 Months- Oversaw daily operations with a focus on adherence to safety standards and project requirements.
- Directed team workflows to maximize productivity and efficient resource management.
- Established training initiatives for laborers, elevating skill sets and enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Monitored project milestones to identify opportunities for improvement and proposed strategic solutions.
- Nurtured positive relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to streamline communication processes.
- Led team meetings to review project developments and resolve issues, fostering a culture of teamwork and problem-solving.
- Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines successfully.
- Conducted comprehensive final walkthroughs on job sites to ensure project closure.
- Performed daily safety evaluations to mitigate risks for workers and visitors on site.
- Updated the superintendent on project status, highlighting issues that could impede progress.
- Reviewed technical documents and drawings to ensure complete understanding of project scope prior to execution.
1st Class Painter/Blaster
2 Years 1 Month- Collaborated with team members to ensure project deadlines were met without compromising quality standards.
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Held or positioned spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
- Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
- Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
- Minimized environmental impact through responsible disposal of hazardous waste materials according to industry regulations.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and masking as needed.
- Applied various coatings using spray guns, brushes, and rollers to achieve high-quality finishes.
- Operated blasting equipment to remove rust and old paint from metal structures effectively.
- Maintained safety protocols while handling hazardous materials during painting and blasting operations.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper painting techniques and equipment usage.
- Conducted quality checks on finished work to ensure adherence to specifications and customer satisfaction.
- Achieved high-quality paint finishes by applying expert knowledge of painting techniques and materials.
1st Class Painter/Blaster
1 Year- Upheld company reputation for quality workmanship by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
- Developed efficient workflows for surface preparation, resulting in improved turnaround times on projects.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
- Reduced material waste by accurately estimating paint quantities and properly storing supplies for future use.
- Demonstrated mastery in using tools such as brushes, rollers, spray guns, power sanders, abrasive blasters for achieving desired finish quality.
- Increased productivity by maintaining a clean and organized work area, optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Enhanced the durability of paintwork by skillfully applying protective coatings as required.
- Optimized surface adhesion between paint layers through careful selection of primers tailored for specific substrate materials.
- Maintained professional appearance of job sites through diligent cleanup efforts after project completion.
- Expertly operated blasting equipment to remove rust, old paint, and other contaminants from various surfaces before painting application.
- Prepared detailed progress reports for supervisors outlining achievements and potential areas for improvement.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats, and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
Paint Department Supervisor/1st Class Painter/blas
4 Years 9 Months- Supervised daily operations of paint department, ensuring adherence to safety standards and quality control measures.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize production efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Trained new employees on equipment usage, paint application techniques, and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced product consistency and reduced waste.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Epoxy coatings
Work area cleanliness
Spray painting
Detail-oriented
Quality inspection
Paint mixing
OSHA compliance
Lead abatement
Hand tools operation
Protective coating
Airless spraying
Industrial painting
Fall protection
Paint application
Confined space work
Scaffold use
Blast cleaning
Spray gun operation
Quality control standards
Blueprint interpretation
Multitasking
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
General Forman/1st Class Painter/Blaster
Worley
11.2023 - 05.2026Read More
1st Class Painter/Blaster
Apache Industrial Services
04.2020 - 05.2022Read More
1st Class Painter/Blaster
BrandSafway
09.2018 - 09.2019Read More
Paint Department Supervisor/1st Class Painter/blas
Brace Industrial Group
09.2012 - 06.2017Read More
1st Class Painter/Blaster
Yates Construction Company
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Hope High School
High School Diploma
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