Jose Ricardo Renteria
Fort Worth
Summary
Experienced and versatile Lead Painter with a strong track record of delivering projects within specified timelines and budget constraints. 5 years of expertise as an automotive painter, demonstrating a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body Painter
Caliber Collision
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted denting personnel with taking out dents and sags to achieve smooth surface.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry techniques and products through continuous training and certification programs.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals set by management, resulting in increased responsibility and trust within the team.
- Contributed to shop revenue growth by regularly completing challenging custom paint orders that attracted new clientele.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality by conducting thorough inspections before project completion to ensure flawless finishes every time.
- Enhanced vehicle appearance by expertly applying paint and performing color matching tasks.
- Custom mixed colors to match customers' desired color.
Auto Body Painter
Caliber Collision
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Performed buffing and finishing duties at end of each paint job.
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Achieved seamless paint jobs by thoroughly prepping surfaces, including sanding, masking, and priming.
- Increased productivity by efficiently managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of quality control.
- Operated hand-held spray guns and automated spray paint.
- Mixed colors to create required hues and appropriately mixed thinners.
- Ensured workplace safety by following strict guidelines for proper ventilation, equipment maintenance, and hazardous waste disposal.
AUTO BODY PAINTER
Texas Customs
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Mixed paint in accordance with manufacturer's specifications to ensure proper color match
- Polished finished product to remove imperfections and prepare for delivery
- Applied primers, sealers, base coats and clear coats to vehicle surfaces using spray guns
- Sanded, prepared and prepped vehicles for painting process
- Masked off areas of vehicles that were not intended to be painted
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance
- Performed minor repairs on body panels as needed prior to painting process
- Removed rust from metal components before applying primer or paint
- Cleaned up work area after completion of each job to maintain a safe working environment
- Ensured all safety guidelines were followed when operating power tools and equipment
- Maintained knowledge of current industry trends related to auto body painting techniques
- Assisted in mixing colors according to customer specifications and preferences
- Used sandpaper and other abrasive materials to smooth out surface imperfections prior to painting process
AUTOMOTIVE DETAILER/PAINTER
Winstead Body Shop
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Cleaned interior and exterior of vehicles using vacuums, steamers, polishers, buffers and other detailing tools
- Applied waxes and polishes to the vehicle's body to protect its paint finish
- Removed dirt and debris from upholstery, carpets and mats using brushes, vacuums and steam cleaners
- Performed minor repairs such as replacing wiper blades or light bulbs on vehicles
- Checked for any damages to the vehicle's exterior or interior before beginning work
- Inspected finished products to ensure they meet customer satisfaction standards
- Maintained accurate records of detailed services provided in order to track progress over time
- Gathered supplies needed for detailing job including rags, sponges, polishing compounds and cleaning solutions
- Removed minor flaws in refinish using sanding and buffing
- Mixed paint in accordance with manufacturer's specifications to ensure proper color match
- Applied primers, sealers, base coats and clear coats to vehicle surfaces using spray guns
- Reviewed painting projects to verify highest quality and adherence to organization's strict guidelines
- Monitored equipment to verify proper paint flow, viscosity and coating quality
- Delivered work orders and clear instructions to painting team to prepare for each shift
- Used chemicals and solvents to clean equipment after paint applications
- Loaded paint into equipment and adjusted controls to maintain consistent paint flow
- Mixed paint following specifications and color charts to match original vehicle colors
Education
High School Diploma -
O.D. WYATT
Fort Worth, TX05.2015
Skills
- Paint Mixing
- Paint Sprayer Operation
- Quality Control
- Custom paint jobs
- Solvent-based paints
- Expert color matching
- Buffing and polishing
- Paint blending
- Waterborne paint
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Auto Body Painter
Caliber Collision
01.2025 - Current
Auto Body Painter
Caliber Collision
09.2023 - 01.2025
AUTO BODY PAINTER
Texas Customs
06.2022 - 09.2023
AUTOMOTIVE DETAILER/PAINTER
Winstead Body Shop
01.2020 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
O.D. WYATT
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