I have grew to supervisor rank in most positions. I have been a lead painter for over 10 years.
I have operated a small painting LLC for myself .
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Freedom Metal Finishing
06.2019 - 06.2023
Company Overview: Aerospace and plating industry
Mil spec painting- military specifications to proper mil coverage
Knowledgeable of proper mixture to ensure accurate spray
Knowledge of all primers and topcoats
Sandblasting
Mixture of material - technical data sheets - proper curing times
Accurate mil coverage
Quality control- able to identify errors and rework product and package final product
Maintain equipment and cleanness of booth and work area
Able to read blueprints for proper coverage and correct masking
Powder coat - set up and maintain equipment
Aerospace and plating industry
Supervisor of powder coat/wet paint mil spec department
Florida Metal Services
04.2017 - 05.2019
Company Overview: metal fabrication manufacturing
Responsible for application of wet paint and powder coat
Apply wet paint and powder coat finish to various metal products on a moving conveyor line 12 feet per minute
Properly set up pressure pot and powder coating system to ensure proper application
Follow technical data sheet to apply the proper mil spec and for proper cure time and correct mix ratio
Knowledge of aerospace paperwork and mil spec standards, able to read mechanical blueprints
Inspect finished product for any defects or non-properly cured parts, knowledge of proper cure times
Troubleshooting and operating DA equipment for sanding or any rework operations
Hang and take down parts from the automated line, assist to mask and unmask parts
Plan and organize for next day’s production, control of paint/powder inventory and supplies
Follow the router for instructions on the operation or any extra steps required
Set goals and push crew for steady productions flow, communicate with management and other supervisors
Cross trained- DA department- deburring, sanding parts
Hardware department -installing hardware in metal products
Shipping department - pack finish product
Welding department -able to spot weld
Masking department
Metal fabrication manufacturing
Lead paint technician
Florida Barnett Outdoors
04.2013 - 04.2017
Company Overview: Crossbow Manufacturing
Control of the weekly production list and deadlines
Set goals for the team
Controller of paint inventory
Communicate with HR and other supervisors
Team leadership
Paint skills – Base coat and clear coat product with right mil spec to ensure a smooth surface for consistent
Quality product
Light experience in splatter coat or texture
Mixture of materials – measurements of paint and materials such as reducer and catalyst to produce the right thickness and color of paint
Paint booth skills- Able to perform speed and a consistent quality product on a moving production line
Producing 800 to 1000 crossbows a shift, 100 guns per hour with 2 ½ hour paint session rotations
Clean and maintain paint booth and filters
Clean and maintain spray gun and paint pot daily
Set paint pot to accurate air pressure and paint fluid flow to maintain a smooth spray
Prep product in a consistent manner to ensure good paint quality
Sand crossbows for respray
Quality control Identify products with errors and drips
Measure paint coat to match the required spec
Inventory –documented on a daily production, crossbows painted, crossbows that need rework, paint used as well as paint saved
Weekly count on all paint material
Lean manufacturing – Quality production with short order notice to meet deadlines Working conditions 5 days a week 10 hour shifts every other weekend, fast-paced environment
Safety – Paint booth safety
Importance, respirator, safety glasses and gloves
Proper use of paint materials
Grind and Polish department Cross trained, High temp epoxy
Crossbow Manufacturing
Truck and Bed Lift Painting
Florida Action Fabrication and Truck Equipment
03.2012 - 04.2013
Preparing metal and other surfaces on automotive equipment for painting and applying varied materials
Sandblasting
Powder coating
Bullet Powder Coating
02.2010 - 03.2012
Knowledge of Gema powder coating machine
Preparation of all metal materials to ensure quality finish
Sandblasting
Quality control
Education
Diploma -
East Lake High School
Tarpon Springs, FL
Skills
Strong work ethic
Attention to detail
Indoor and outdoor painting
Exterior painting
Team player
Problem-solving
Self-directed and motivated
Paint sprayer operation
Paint mixing
Surface preparation
Hand and power tools
Wall repair
Power and hand tools
Quality assurance
Spray painting
Commercial painting
Excellent communication
Primer application
Customer needs assessment
Painting restoration
Project management
Inventory control
Fax
(727) 934-9197
Timeline
Painter
Freedom Metal Finishing
06.2019 - 06.2023
Supervisor of powder coat/wet paint mil spec department