Matthew Zuniga
Bulverde,TX
Summary
Skilled and detail-oriented Automotive Painter with systematic approach to completing high-quality customer work. Knowledgeable about paint mixing and matching to exact specifications. Good at keeping equipment clean and maintained for optimum performance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Paint Technician
Tesla
Austin, TX
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Selected paint matching specified color charts and customer preferences.
- Checked quality of completed work to identify flaws such as blisters or streaks.
- Refinished painting work to correct errors and damage to vehicles.
- Taped off adjacent areas and parts such as mirrors and handles to prevent overspray.
- Followed OEM standards for blending formulas, applying topcoats and curing paint.
- Mixed and applied customer paint colors to match original vehicle appearance or match new specifications.
- Readied vehicles for painting by removing accessories and masking surfaces with tape or paper to protect from paint.
- Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
- Handled and disposed of hazardous waste carefully to minimize harm to personnel or environmental habitats.
- Primed vehicle repairs to improve adhesions of new paint coats.
- Mixed paint following specifications and color charts to match original vehicle colors.
- Used chemicals and solvents to clean equipment after paint applications.
- Reviewed painting projects to verify highest quality and adherence to organization's strict guidelines.
- Loaded paint into equipment and adjusted controls to maintain consistent paint flow.
Automotive Paint Technician
Navistar
San Antonio, TX
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Mixed paints to achieve precise colors and properties based on order documentation.
- Verified paint color and properties and corrected issues to meet quality targets.
- Cleaned and maintained paint room to avoid color contamination and maintain safety standards.
- Inspected components and maintained painting equipment with regular cleaning and basic repairs.
- Readied vehicles for painting by removing accessories and masking surfaces with tape or paper to protect from paint.
- Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
- Handled and disposed of hazardous waste carefully to minimize harm to personnel or environmental habitats.
- Primed vehicle repairs to improve adhesions of new paint coats.
- Reviewed painting projects to verify highest quality and adherence to organization's strict guidelines.
- Mixed paint following specifications and color charts to match original vehicle colors.
- Used chemicals and solvents to clean equipment after paint applications.
- Loaded paint into equipment and adjusted controls to maintain consistent paint flow.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School
San Antonio, TX06-2020
Skills
- Paint Sprayer Operation
- Equipment Operation
- Surface Preparation
- Equipment Preparation
- Hand tool use
- Color mixing
- Quality Control
- Defect Correction
- Spray Gun Operation
- Color Matching
- Safety Procedures
- Paint mixing
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Reliable and trustworthy
Timeline
Automotive Paint Technician
Tesla
11.2022 - 08.2024
Automotive Paint Technician
Navistar
09.2021 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
John Marshall High School