Detail-oriented, organized with a passion for improvements to safety, quality, and efficacy. I have held a secret security clearance Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
PAINTER WORKING LEAD
LOCKHEED MARTIN
01.2021 - Current
Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies
Paint C-130 final paint
Prepped surface to apply Radar Absorbent Material (RAM) coating to F-16 intakes, and other areas of the aircraft and apply to required mils
Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications
Prepared surfaces by removing imperfections, applying rust-resistant undercoats, and sealing seams
Check work order to ensure all prior operation lines have been stamped and dated and check for flag note changes if any
Check blueprint to assure the part matches and is mask correctly before working on part
Check work order to assure correct paint color, type, and number of coats to apply
Check humidity before painting parts using HVLP spray gun
Check part to make sure that it has no sags, trash, runs or dry spray before baking part in oven to cure
Handled and disposed of hazardous waste carefully to minimize harm to personnel or environmental habitats.
I Install polyurethane foam insulation over F-16 ducts and other internal components...
I applied P6028-X coating ( Elastomeric coating) over insulation..
I compress insulation to required OD diameter using compression tape and absolute digimatic .
I have experienced navigating lm database
Aircraft Painter/Mechanic lead
FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST
10.2015 - 05.2020
Check email and pass down from prior shift after morning meetings
Pre-operation on blast booth at shift start checked valves, motors, pump, filters, and oil levels before operations
Operate forklift to move work stands for tasks operations, move material for artisan to stock and supply working area
Rebuild pumps and motors for pneumatic and hydraulic equipment
Read and interpret engineering paint drawings, technical manuals, understanding symbols, flags, and general notes
Detail surfaces and prepare for paint by cleaning, stripping, abrading or chemically treating
Perform basic fiber glass repairs using fillers or high build primers
Completed final paint jobs of F-18, T-44, T-34, H-60, P-3, and T-6 aircrafts
Wash aircraft surfaces prior to painting
Mask aircraft surfaces as necessary protecting sensitive components, final wiping prior to paint application, prime and paint
Use proper painting techniques, mixing ratio's correct paint viscosity, identification of improper and/or unacceptable finish application
Applied RAM coatings to F-18 and F-18 Super Hornet to areas using classified blueprints
Layout and apply required markings to include stripes and tone surfaces
Use various types of hand tools and/or hand-held power tools, grinders, sanders
Paint guns etc.
Painter
URS/AECOM Federal Support Service
08.2013 - 07.2015
I plan and organize efforts of the work group, such as : planning sequence of task ,layouts, work assignment, and any special work methods to be used.
I trained other employees on proper policies while in the paint booths.
I prepared surfaces and components, automotive,vans, powered ground equipment.
I masked areas with paper foil and tape to prevent solvent contamination.
I applied protective coating to surface which were not to be painted.
I mixed , thinned ,blended ,matched ,tinted and toned standard coating materials to achieve consistency ,satisfactory flow and covering characteristics.
I removed metal corrosion with mechanical equipment such as electric and pneumatic sanders, buffers , brushes , sandblasters , vacuum cleaners , scrapers , and grinders , well as chemical substances..
Education
Associate of Arts - Auto body and collision repair
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA
05.2014
Welding and Joining Technology
Albany Technical College
Albany, GA
07.2013
Skills
Respirator operation
Overhead cranes and forklift operation
Industrial and commercial painting experience
Paint mixing
Trouble shoot problems for corrections
Operate electrical machinery
Operate hydraulic machinery
Dependable
Safety understanding
Problem resolution
Planning and coordination
Knowledge tools improve collaboration
Operate pneumatic machinery
I lift, push, carry and pull 200lbs
Timeline
PAINTER WORKING LEAD
LOCKHEED MARTIN
01.2021 - Current
Aircraft Painter/Mechanic lead
FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST
10.2015 - 05.2020
Painter
URS/AECOM Federal Support Service
08.2013 - 07.2015
Associate of Arts - Auto body and collision repair