Jose G. Nunez
Lodi,CA
Summary
Diligent Refinishing Technician with proven ability to restore surfaces to their original luster. Expertise in utilizing various techniques to achieve high-quality finishes and contribute to overall aesthetic and functionality of products. Demonstrated skill in surface preparation and application of finishes, ensuring durability and precision.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Education
HVAC Universal Certification - undefined
UEI
Stockton04.2022
Diploma - undefined
Tokay High School
06.2011
Work History
Refinishing Technician
Gerber Collision
09.2024 - Current
- Supervised teams in executing complex projects, fostering collaboration and coordination to ensure timely completion and excellent results.
- Strengthened client relationships with clear communication of project progress and expected outcomes throughout the refinishing process.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale refinishing projects on schedule and within budget constraints.
- Ensured consistent quality control by conducting thorough inspections at every stage of the refinishing process.
HVAC field technician
Franklin Energy
06.2022 - Current
- Troubleshooting furnace and ac units
- Customer service
- Knowledge of diagnosis
- Computer knowledge/skills Microsoft program
- Preventative maintenance
- Safety protocols
- Time management
- Electrical
- Plumbing
Refinishing Technician
Certified Collision
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Operated advanced refinishing tools to restore vehicle surfaces to high standards.
- Assessed damage and prepared vehicles for painting, ensuring optimal adhesion and finish.
- Collaborated with collision repair team to streamline refinishing processes and improve turnaround times.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for surface preparation and refinishing techniques.
- Implemented quality control checks to maintain consistency in paint application and color matching.
- Managed workflow efficiency by coordinating tasks among team members during busy periods.
- Resolved customer concerns related to refinished vehicles, enhancing client satisfaction levels.
- Conducted regular maintenance on equipment to ensure operational readiness and minimize downtime.
- Mitigated potential hazards through strict adherence to safety regulations, fostering a secure workplace for colleagues and clients alike.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency in refinishing projects through effective time management and prioritization.
- Achieved impressive turnaround times while maintaining high quality standards by implementing innovative refinishing techniques and processes.
- Spearheaded training initiatives for new hires, sharing expertise to improve overall team performance in executing top-notch refinishing projects.
- Delivered high-quality refinishing results by adhering to industry standards and best practices.
- Contributed to company growth by successfully completing numerous high-profile refinishing assignments.
Automotive Painter
American Auto Body INC
09.2013 - 06.2022
- Prepping, primering, painting, polishing & coloring matching cars
- Collision repair
- Bodywork
- PPG knowledge computer software
Automotive Prepper
Big Valley Ford
03.2011 - 09.2013
- Polishing & Prepping cars
- Carwash
Sanitation
Cottage Bakery
03.2010 - 03.2011
- Heavy equipment operation
- Sanitation
- Conveyor belt
- Machine, operation, maintenance and repair
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Time management
- Team player
- Adaptability
- Active listening
- Attention to great detail and customer service
- Automotive refinishing
- Detail-oriented
- Surface preparation
- Masking techniques
- Polishing techniques
- Paint mixing
- Spray equipment operation
- Color matching
- Powder coating
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
- Following safety practices
- Work order completion
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team building
- Safety protocols
- Task prioritization
- Safety management
- Self motivation
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Physical stamina
Certification
- I-CAR Certifications Please see below
- Practice workplace safety - Hazardous Materials, Personal Safety and Refinish Safety - Completed - 2019-09-23
- Select personal protection equipment - Hazardous Materials, Personal Safety and Refinish Safety - Completed - 2019-09-23
- Identify vehicle construction materials - Vehicle Construction Material Types - Completed - 2021-12-13
- Protect vehicle during repairs - Hazardous Materials, Personal Safety and Refinish Safety - Completed - 2019-09-23
- Comply with environmental protection regulations - Hazardous Airborne Pollutant Reduction - Completed - 2019-09-12
- Comply with environmental protection regulations - Liquid and Solid Hazardous Waste Storage and Disposal Overview - Completed - 2019-09-05
- Perform surface preparation for refinishing - Surface Preparation and Masking - Completed - 2019-09-11
- Apply overspray protection - Surface Preparation and Masking - Completed - 2019-09-11
- Set up spray gun - Spray Guns - Completed - 2019-10-02
- Demonstrate mixing room and related equipment operation and maintenance - Mixing Rooms and Equipment - Completed - 2022-02-22
- Refinish Technician ProLevel 2 - 2022-02-28
- Implement cycle time best practices - Understanding Cycle Time - Completed - 2020-01-30
- Demonstrate finish application - Refinishing Application and Blending - Completed - 2021-11-18
- Perform color coat mixing and tinting - PPG Recertification (Deltron / Global / Envirobase HP) - Completed - 2021-01-04
- Discuss paint department management - Refinish Planning - Completed - 2020-02-14
- Perform sanding, buffing, and polishing - Introduction to Sanding, Buffing, and Polishing - Completed - 2021-12-12
- Refinish Technician ProLevel 3
- Demonstrate application of color theory - PPG Recertification (Deltron / Global / Envirobase HP) - Completed - 2021-01-04 - PPG Automotive Refinish
- Identify and remove refinish defects - Understanding Refinish Defects - Part 1 - Completed - 2021-11-02
- Paint maker certification - PPG Recertification (Deltron / Global / Envirobase HP) - Completed - 2021-01-04 - PPG Automotive Refinish
- Refinish Technician Annual Training
- Trim Removal and Installation - 1 - Completed - 2022-02-22 - 2023-02-21
- Mixing Rooms and Equipment - 1 - Completed - 2022-02-22 - 2023-02-21
- Parts and Hardware Storage and Organization - 1 - Completed - 2022-02-22 - 2023-02-21
- All Courses
- Mixing Rooms and Equipment - TL023E01 - Completed - 2022-02-22
- Parts and Hardware Storage and Organization - NS015E01 - Completed - 2022-02-22
- Trim Removal and Installation - MK001E01 - Completed - 2022-02-22
- Vehicle Construction Material Types - GE010E01 - Completed - 2021-12-13
- Introduction to Sanding, Buffing, and Polishing - RF025E01 - Completed - 2021-12-12
- Refinishing Application and Blending - RF020E01 - Completed - 2021-11-18
- Basic Color Theory - RF047E01 - Completed - 2021-11-16
- Understanding Refinish Defects - Part 1 - RF040E01 - Completed - 2021-11-02
- PPG Recertification (Deltron / Global / Envirobase HP) - PPPM-00006 - Completed - 2021-01-04
- Refinish Planning - Post Test - RF035T01 - Completed - 2020-02-14
- Refinish Planning - RF035V01 - Completed - 2020-02-14
- Understanding Cycle Time - Post Test - GE001T01 - Completed - 2020-01-30
- Understanding Cycle Time - GE001L01 - Completed - 2020-01-30
- Vehicle Technology and Trends 2019 - VT019E01 - Completed - 2019-12-05
- Controlling Static in the Refinish Process - VT305E01 - Completed - 2019-12-03
- Ultraviolet (UV) and Infrared (IR) Curing Technologies - VT300E01 - Completed - 2019-12-03
- Vehicle Technology and Trends 2018 - VT018E01 - Completed - 2019-12-02
- Spray Guns - TL026E01 - Completed - 2019-10-02
- Hazardous Materials, Personal Safety and Refinish Safety - WKR01 - Completed - 2019-09-23
- Hazardous Airborne Pollutant Reduction - HAP01e - Completed - 2019-09-12
- Surface Preparation and Masking - REF02e - Completed - 2019-09-11
- Liquid and Solid Hazardous Waste Storage and Disposal Overview - HWD01e - Completed - 2019-09-05
Timeline
Refinishing Technician
Gerber Collision
09.2024 - Current
Refinishing Technician
Certified Collision
07.2022 - 09.2023
HVAC field technician
Franklin Energy
06.2022 - Current
Automotive Painter
American Auto Body INC
09.2013 - 06.2022
Automotive Prepper
Big Valley Ford
03.2011 - 09.2013
Sanitation
Cottage Bakery
03.2010 - 03.2011
HVAC Universal Certification - undefined
UEI
Diploma - undefined
Tokay High School