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MANUEL TORRES

Brownsville

Summary

Skilled Blaster Painter with background in preparing surfaces and applying paint for various industries. Strong understanding of blasting equipment, safety procedures, and painting techniques to ensure quality finishes. Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines while maintaining high standards, as well as adaptability to work on diverse projects. Previous roles have highlighted efficient team collaboration and problem-solving skills resulting in improved production processes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Supervisor

Zachry Industrial
Orange
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Supervised daily operations in coatings production environment.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on safety protocols

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Blaster painter lead man

Axis industrial services
Corpus Christi
02.2024 - 04.2025
  • Prepared surfaces for blasting using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Operated blasting equipment to apply coatings uniformly on metal surfaces.
  • Inspected completed work for quality and adherence to specifications.
  • Operated spray guns to apply protective coatings of paint
  • Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as blisters, runs, and sags.

Supervisor

Coatings Unlimited
St. Marys
06.2021 - 04.2022

Meet & Exceed quality production in a safely manner

  • Supervised daily operations and ensured adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Coordinated team schedules to optimize workflow and maintain productivity.
  • Trained new employees on best practices and safety protocols.
  • Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.

Foreman

Brand safe way
Morrilton
07.2020 - 10.2020
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Coordinated workflow among team members to maximize efficiency on the job site.
  • Trained new employees on equipment use and safety protocols effectively.
  • Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Planned and managed manpower and resource requirements to support project activities.

Painter Blaster

Pk industrial
Coffeyville
02.2020 - 05.2020

Foreman

Taylor's industrial
Homestead
10.2019 - 11.2019
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure project deadlines were met.
  • Developed and implemented safety protocols for the team.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve team productivity.
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Coordinated workflow among team members to maximize efficiency on the job site.

Foreman

PMI
Port la vaca
04.2019 - 07.2019
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Trained new employees on equipment use and safety protocols effectively.
  • Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.

Foreman

Brock services
Tulsa
09.2018 - 04.2019
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Coordinated workflow among team members to maximize efficiency on the job site.
  • Trained new employees on equipment use and safety protocols effectively.
  • Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.

Foreman

Prime staffing llc
Pecos
01.2018 - 09.2018

Foreman

Brand Energy Solutions
Corpus Christi
11.2017 - 01.2018

Foreman

A&L industrial services
Corpus Christi
10.2013 - 11.2017

Lead man

Blast co tx
Port la vaca
03.2013 - 10.2013

Blaster painter

HMT paramount
Corpus Christi
05.2012 - 03.2013
  • Operated airless spray equipment for surface coating applications.
  • Prepared surfaces by sanding, cleaning, and applying primers.
  • Mixed paint materials according to specifications for optimal results.

Blaster painter

Basic industries
Corpus Christi
07.2011 - 05.2012

Blaster/Painter

Gulf marine fabricators
Ingleside
05.2009 - 07.2011
  • Operated blasting equipment to prepare surfaces for painting.
  • Applied protective coatings using spray guns and brushes.

Medical Assistant

South Texas Vo-Tech
Brownsville
02.2010 - 05.2011

Education

James Pace High
Brownsville, Texas

Skills

  • Surface preparation
  • Blasting equipment operation
  • Spray gun operation
  • Quality inspection
  • Coating application
  • Safety compliance
  • Production monitoring
  • Problem solving
  • Protective coatings
  • Power tool proficiency
  • Plural component systems
  • Polyurethane coatings application
  • Airless spray equipment
  • Scissor lift operation
  • Boom lift operation
  • Fall protection
  • Paint mixing
  • Hand tool proficiency
  • Quality control inspection
  • Industrial painting standards
  • Abrasive blasting
  • Conventional spray equipment
  • Confined space entry
  • Epoxy coatings application
  • Zinc coatings application
  • Industrial and commercial painting experience
  • Spanish fluency
  • Spray painting
  • Swing Stages
  • Trouble shooting
  • Leadership
  • Conventional spray
  • Underground coatings
  • High temperature coatings
  • Internal liners
  • Crane rigging
  • Aerial lift Knowledge 60’ 80’ 185’

Certs

  • C7 certified
  • Twic
  • Manlift
  • Scissorlift
  • Extended boom forklift
  • Osha 10
  • Crane Rigger

Timeline

Supervisor

Zachry Industrial
05.2025 - 07.2025

Blaster painter lead man

Axis industrial services
02.2024 - 04.2025

Supervisor

Coatings Unlimited
06.2021 - 04.2022

Foreman

Brand safe way
07.2020 - 10.2020

Painter Blaster

Pk industrial
02.2020 - 05.2020

Foreman

Taylor's industrial
10.2019 - 11.2019

Foreman

PMI
04.2019 - 07.2019

Foreman

Brock services
09.2018 - 04.2019

Foreman

Prime staffing llc
01.2018 - 09.2018

Foreman

Brand Energy Solutions
11.2017 - 01.2018

Foreman

A&L industrial services
10.2013 - 11.2017

Lead man

Blast co tx
03.2013 - 10.2013

Blaster painter

HMT paramount
05.2012 - 03.2013

Blaster painter

Basic industries
07.2011 - 05.2012

Medical Assistant

South Texas Vo-Tech
02.2010 - 05.2011

Blaster/Painter

Gulf marine fabricators
05.2009 - 07.2011

James Pace High