JOSHUA SCHULMAN

Applied abrasive blasting techniques for optimal surface treatment.

Applied diverse techniques to achieve precise finishes on various surfaces.

Executed sandblasting to achieve optimal surface readiness.

Delivered timely completion of interior and exterior painting projects.

• Maintained abrasive blasting equipment and performed minor repairs.
• Assisted in training new employees on proper sandblasting procedures, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and company policies.
• Enhanced surface quality by skillfully operating sandblasting equipment on various materials.
• Ensured optimal equipment performance with regular maintenance, cleaning, and timely repairs.
• Maintained a safe and efficient work environment by adhering to safety protocols and proper handling of hazardous materials.

• Sandblasting and painting

• Sandblasting and painting

• Sandblasting and painting lead man

• Sandblasting and painting

• Disposed of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner
• Used paint according to company requirements, and matched colors of paint following specified color charts
• Mixed paints to match color specifications of ships, boats, and barges original colors, then stirred and thinned the paints, using spatulas and power mixing equipment
• Removed grease, dirt, paint, and rust from ship, boat, and barge surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, and sandblasters
• Poured paint into paint pump and adjusted nozzles and paint mixes for proper paint flow and coating thickness
• Monitored painting operations to identify flaws, such as blisters and streaks; corrected their causes
• Sanded vehicle surfaces between coats of paint and primer to remove flaws and enhance adhesion for subsequent coats
• Disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled sprayers and power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for cleaning duties
• Sprayed prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and decorative and finish coatings
• Remove accessories from ships, boats, and barges; masked other surfaces with tape and paper in order to protect them from paint

• Received oral instructions to determine work assignments and material or equipment needs
• Moved blocks, paint cans, scaffolding and other materials to and from dry dock work area by hand; using hand truck and forklift
• Assembled scaffolding
• Used hand tools, pressure washer, and needle gun
• Loaded and unloaded steel pieces by hand
• Used hand signals to direct crane operator on picking up steel materials
• Connected hoses and operated equipment to move paint and other liquid materials
• Set up welding leads, torch lines, and pressure wash hoses
• Carried needed tools and supplies from storage or trucks and return them after use