Jose Soto
Weslaco
Summary
Industrial Painter with extensive experience at Coastal Energy Services, recognized for enhancing team productivity and customer satisfaction through strategic planning and effective problem-solving. Proficient in industrial coating techniques and committed to quality control, I excel in training and mentoring staff, ensuring adherence to safety protocols while delivering exceptional results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Industrial Coating and Abrasive Supervisor
Coastal Energy Services
10.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for Employees
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Led successful project completions under tight deadlines, coordinating effectively across multiple teams.
- Helped employees complete deadlines by assisting them in Abrasive blasting and applying coatings.
- 10+ spraying conventional and airless, Water blasting and abrasive blasting, looking over specs to perform task for its rightful requirement.
Industrial Sand Blaster
Worley
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Improved project turnaround time by efficiently managing resources and streamlining the sandblasting process.
- Delivered customized solutions for clients'' specific surface preparation needs using a variety of industrial sandblasting techniques.
- Exceeded client expectations for finished product quality with precision surface preparation techniques and attention to detail during sandblasting operations.
- Provided valuable technical input during project planning stages, assisting in accurate estimation of work scope, resource allocation, and timelines for completion.
- Set up portable sandblasters and maintained clean and safe work zone.
- Selected surfaces for blasting and masked specific parts.
- Maintained abrasive blasting equipment and performed minor repairs.
- Masked, grit blasted or chemically rinsed surfaces to prepare for sandblasting.
Blaster Painter
Bay Ltd.
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Mixed all types of coatings for variety of equipment.
- Knowledge of using equipment (forklift, manlift and scissor lift).
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring efficient use of space and resources for optimal results.
- Demonstrated versatility by successfully adapting to various project requirements, such as working with different materials, surfaces, or environmental conditions.
- Performed thorough quality control inspections upon job completion to verify that all work met or exceeded specifications before final sign-off from clients.
- Achieved strong adherence to industry standards by following proper procedures for surface preparation, priming, and coating applications.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating airless spray equipment, sandblasting machines, power tools, and hand tools as required for each job assignment.
- Upheld environmental compliance by properly handling hazardous materials and waste according to established regulations.
- Improved paint application consistency by expertly mixing, matching, and applying paint to various surfaces.
- Enhanced workplace safety by meticulously preparing surfaces for painting and blasting operations.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
Blaster Spray Painter
PBI International
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends, materials, tools, and best practices to maintain competitive edge as a skilled Blaster Spray Painter professional.
- Reduced paint waste by mixing precise amounts of paint and thinners according to job specifications.
- Increased efficiency by utilizing airless spray systems, electrostatic spray guns, and other specialized equipment.
- Achieved a high-quality finish by preparing surfaces and applying appropriate painting techniques.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety compliance.
- Contributed to improved company reputation by consistently delivering top-notch workmanship on all projects.
- Optimized paint usage through proper selection of nozzles, hoses, pressure settings, and other related factors based on specific project requirements.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Worked holidays and weekends depending on shifting needs of project.
Industrial Painter
Dynamic Industrial Technologies
12.2015 - 05.2019
- Assisted in the training of new team members, sharing knowledge about best practices for industrial painting applications.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and masking to achieve optimal results.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Demonstrated attention to detail in every aspect of the painting process, resulting in consistent high-quality workmanship.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Kept accurate records of paint supplies and other materials.
- Selected appropriate coatings based on specific job requirements, maximizing performance and durability while minimizing environmental impact.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats, and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
Education
GED -
Office of The State Superintendent of Education
Washington Dc11-2021
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal oriented
- Staff management
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Complex Problem-solving
- Employee motivation
- Strategic planning
- Team building
- Analytical thinking
- Processes and procedures
- Operations management
- Project planning
- Public speaking
- Conflict resolution
- Negotiation
- Quality control
- Documentation and reporting
- Multitasking
Certification
NCCER in coatings.
Timeline
Industrial Coating and Abrasive Supervisor
Coastal Energy Services
10.2024 - Current
Industrial Sand Blaster
Worley
05.2024 - 11.2024
Blaster Painter
Bay Ltd.
08.2023 - 04.2024
Blaster Spray Painter
PBI International
12.2021 - 09.2023
Industrial Painter
Dynamic Industrial Technologies
12.2015 - 05.2019
GED -
Office of The State Superintendent of Education
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