Manuel Rios
Levittown,PA
Summary
Skilled auto body painter seeking to apply quality painting and finishing skills in a professional shop.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auto Body Painter
Ficarro's Collision
Ewing Township , NJ
03.2024 - Current
- Mixed and matched paint colors to achieve desired finishes for vehicle restoration.
- Applied primer and topcoats using spray guns for a smooth, even finish.
- Inspected painted surfaces for imperfections and performed touch-ups as needed.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance during painting tasks.
- Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
Auto Body Painter
W & W Auto Body
Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Prepped surfaces by sanding, cleaning, and masking areas before painting.
- Applied automotive paint using spray guns for a smooth finish.
- Used sandpaper and other abrasive materials to smooth out surface imperfections prior to painting process.
- Sanded, prepared and prepped vehicles for painting process.
Body Shop Buffer
Cox's Automotive
Manheim, NJ
02.2011 - 03.2016
- Operated buffers in accordance with safety regulations and guidelines set forth by the company.
- Remove runs.
- Wet sands.
- Prepare panels for paint.
Education
High School Diploma -
Urban Assembly School of Design And Construction
New York, NY06-2008
Skills
- Paint blending
- Color matching
- Clear coat application
- Reliability
- Active listening
- Effective communication
Certification
- 100 line certified
Timeline
Auto Body Painter
Ficarro's Collision
03.2024 - Current
Auto Body Painter
W & W Auto Body
06.2022 - 03.2024
Body Shop Buffer
Cox's Automotive
02.2011 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Urban Assembly School of Design And Construction