Manuel Salgado
Mesa
Summary
Good maintenance and repair skills developed many years of professional experience. Efficiently paint vehicles, equipment, and machines according to customer or manufacturer specifications. Punctual team player always ready to go above and beyond to satisfy customers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter's Assistant
AutoNation Collision
Tempe
03.2022 - Current
- Assist in the application of primers, sealers, base coats, and clear coats.
- Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
- Mask off areas that are not to be painted and cover surrounding areas with protective plastic sheeting.
- Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
- Filled small dents and lesser cosmetic issues with plastic or solder to create smooth surfaces for painting.
- Disassemble parts of vehicles requiring extensive painting work.
- Inspect vehicle bodies for rust damage before beginning repairs.
- Operated hot-air welding guns and immersive hot water baths to soften plastic panels for installation.
- Remove old paint from vehicle bodies using chemical strippers or sandblasters.
- Maintain a clean workspace at all times while adhering to safety regulations.
- Operate air guns, spray guns, pressure tanks, compressors, and other equipment needed for auto body repair work.
- Record all necessary information related to job assignments accurately in log books.
- Ensure proper disposal of hazardous materials used during the painting process.
- Received new inventory orders and verified completeness and accuracy.
- Follow instructions provided by supervisors regarding specific job requirements.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Car Detailer
Avis Budget Group
Mesa
10.2018 - 03.2022
- Shampooed carpets, floor mats and upholstery to clean stains and spills.
- Connected hoses or lines to pumps or other equipment.
- Waxed exterior of vehicles, removed compound with soft cloth and buffed to brilliant shine.
- Checked vehicles prior to service and immediately afterward to identify damages.
- Maintained detailed records of all services performed on each vehicle.
- Mixed cleaning solutions, abrasive compositions, or other compounds according to formulas.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring availability for tasks.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skyline Highschool
Mesa, AZ05-2017
Skills
- Paint application
- Surface preparation
- Color matching
- Paint mixing
- Equipment operation
- Vehicle inspection
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Customer service
- Multitasking Abilities
- Professional demeanor
- Task prioritization
- Power and hand tools
- Attention to detail
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Painter's Assistant
AutoNation Collision
03.2022 - Current
Car Detailer
Avis Budget Group
10.2018 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Skyline Highschool
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