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John Hancock
Rincon
Summary
Skilled painter with expertise in surface preparation, paint application, and quality control. Committed to maintaining safety compliance and ensuring high-quality finishes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
painjer
industrial electro-mechanics
garden city
11.2025 - Current
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning and sanding before applying paint.
- Mixed paints and coatings to achieve desired colors and finishes.
- Applied paint using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment efficiently.
- Maintained tools and equipment in optimal condition to ensure readiness for projects.
- Followed safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment consistently.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on time effectively.
- Inspected completed work for quality and consistency in finish.
- Organized materials and supplies for painting tasks to streamline workflow and minimize delays.
- Cleared job sites efficiently to promote safety and organization post-projects.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Wore protective clothing including masks, respirators, and gloves during painting tasks.
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracking, blistering, or fading.
- Assessed work areas to determine safety measures required before beginning the job.
- Mixed and applied paints, varnishes and sealants to promote lasting finish.
- Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding or using water or abrasive blasting.
- Mixed and matched paint, stain or varnish with oil or thinning and drying additives to obtain desired colors and consistencies.
- Monitored paint supplies, placing orders whenever needed and properly and safely disposed of old paint.
student cdl-a licence
savannah technical college
Rincon
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Attended classes to learn essential technical skills and industry knowledge.
- Participated in hands-on training using industry-standard tools and equipment.
- Submitted assignments on time while managing multiple deadlines effectively. achieved 192 hours of hands on training complete pre trip inspection -full course training on driver training course - training on open road course- trained on freightliner-cascadia 10 speed transmission manual-peterbilt 579s with a 8 speed transmission -D O T physical with medical card -CDL license hard copy
Industrial Spray Painter
georgia transformers
Rincon
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and masking areas prior to painting.
- Ensured proper paint mixing and color matching for quality finishes.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during painting operations.
- Monitored paint application processes for consistency and quality control.
- Assisted in training new staff on safe painting techniques and equipment use.
- Inspected finished products for defects before final assembly at Georgia Transformers.
- Cleaned work area regularly to maintain a safe working environment.
- Inspected finished products to ensure quality standards were met.
- Utilized required safety equipment and followed refinishing procedures in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
- Measured out exact amounts of thinner or reducer needed for each paint mixture according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Prioritized tasks efficiently in order to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
- Utilized various types of paints such as enamels, epoxies and urethanes depending on the project requirements.
- Sprayed industrial coatings onto surfaces using airless spray guns.
- Monitored temperature levels in drying ovens while pieces were curing.
- Adjusted nozzle settings on spray gun to achieve desired results.
- Followed written instructions closely when mixing paints or thinning them for spraying purposes.
- Repaired damaged parts before beginning any painting process.
- Used compressed air hoses to clean equipment and remove debris from work areas.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during the painting process.
- Set up ventilation systems around work area while performing hazardous tasks involving chemicals or solvents.
- Checked colors against customer samples prior to applying them to the surface being painted.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, washing, scraping, and masking off areas not to be painted.
- Mixed paint according to specific instructions and requirements.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at the end of each workday.
- Sprayed prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and finish coatings.
- Performed series of surface preparation techniques to maximize paint durability.
- Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications.
- Monitored equipment to verify proper paint flow, viscosity and coating quality.
- Loaded paint into equipment and adjusted controls to maintain consistent paint flow.
- Operated equipment and made adjustments to settings to achieve proper quality and adherence to requirements.
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
- Readied vehicles for painting by removing accessories and masking surfaces with tape or paper to protect from paint.
Painter
schwarze indstries
Huntsville
05.2020 - 04.2023
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and priming before painting.
- Applied various paint types using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
- Maintained paint inventory and organized supplies for efficient access.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate painting schedules and tasks.
- Inspected finished work for quality assurance and uniformity in application.
- Executed touch-ups and repairs on previously painted surfaces as needed.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Used ladders and scaffolds to reach high walls and ceilings.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Wore protective clothing such as masks, respirators and gloves.
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracking, blistering, or fading.
- Assessed work areas to determine safety measures required before beginning the job.
- Mixed and applied paints, varnishes and sealants to promote lasting finish.
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
- Mixed paints to desired color and texture.
- Maintained a thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels.
- Followed the manufacturer's instructions when mixing chemicals for special applications.
- Provided expert advice on the best products to use for various jobs.
- Documented progress and provided estimated completion time for clients.
- Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding or using water or abrasive blasting.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare bare wood or metal for finish coats.
- Selected and purchased tools or finishes for surfaces to be covered.
- Monitored paint supplies, placing orders whenever needed and properly and safely disposed of old paint.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Auto Paint Body
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TNSkills
- Surface preparation
- Paint mixing
- Paint application
- Finishing techniques
- Sprayer use
- Painting equipment operation
- Quality control
- Tool maintenance
- Safety regulations
- Safety awareness
- Respirator use
- Industrial and commercial painting experience
- Effective multitasking
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Training and mentoring
- Self-motivated
- Eagerness to learn
- Team player
- Safety
- Clean driving record
Certification
- AUTO PAINT BODY
Timeline
painjer
industrial electro-mechanics
11.2025 - Current
student cdl-a licence
savannah technical college
08.2025 - 11.2025
Industrial Spray Painter
georgia transformers
06.2023 - 07.2025
Painter
schwarze indstries
05.2020 - 04.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Auto Paint Body
Chattanooga State Community College