Kenneth Abel
Wichita
Summary
Accomplished Exterior Finisher with expertise from Gulf Stream Aerospace, specializing in surface preparation and paint application. Proven ability to estimate materials accurately and maintain equipment efficiently. Committed to safety compliance and quality standards, consistently achieving optimal results while minimizing waste. A detail-oriented professional dedicated to delivering exceptional finishes on every project.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Exterior Finisher
gulf stream aerospace
Wichita
04.2002 - 12.2012
- Calculated amounts of materials and estimated cost based on surface measurements or work orders.
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
- Wore protective clothing such as masks, respirators and gloves.
- Sprayed prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and finish coatings.
- Maintained thorough inventory of paint equipment and supplies by checking product levels.
- Mixed paints to desired color and texture.
- Selected appropriate paint colors based on customer preferences.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Composite Bench Machanic
Beoing Aerospace Company
Wichita
01.1994 - 11.2007
- Inspected parts throughout production process to ensure quality standards were met.
- Set up and maintained chopper gun by adding chopper blades to adjust fiber length, replacing rolls of fiberglass yarn roving and replacing parts.
- Adhered to safety requirements while on-site.
- Repaired damaged components by applying structural adhesive bonding techniques as well as mechanical fastening methods such as riveting, bolting, and screwing.
- Trimmed excess fiberglass from edges to remove unnecessary material.
- Reduced waste as result of carefully following specifications to manufacture precise composite parts.
- Utilized hand tools such as grinders, drills, saws, routers, sanders to shape and cut composites materials.
- Implemented safety protocols while working with hazardous chemicals involved in the composites manufacturing process.
Exterior Finisher
learjet aircraft compoany
Wichita
02.1996 - 12.2002
- Maintained accurate records of all jobs completed including material costs and labor hours involved.
- Operated equipment and made adjustments to settings to achieve proper quality and adherence to requirements.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Utilized required safety equipment and followed refinishing procedures in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Adhered to OSHA and Hazmat procedures for storing and handling materials.
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
- Applied paint and industrial coatings to fabricated metal products.
- Performed minor repairs on damaged parts prior to painting them.
- Calibrated spray gun nozzles to obtain maximum efficiency with minimal waste of paint material.
Education
High School Diploma -
Christain Challenge High School
Wichita, KS05-1985
Skills
- Surface preparation
- Material estimation
- Paint application
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Color mixing
Timeline
Exterior Finisher
gulf stream aerospace
04.2002 - 12.2012
Exterior Finisher
learjet aircraft compoany
02.1996 - 12.2002
Composite Bench Machanic
Beoing Aerospace Company
01.1994 - 11.2007
High School Diploma -
Christain Challenge High School
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