Michael Laubach
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Meticulous, well-organized and hardworking painting team member well-versed in working with equipment and vehicles. Coordinate surface preparations and coat applications to maximize finish quality. Efficiently organize supplies and work stations to maintain team readiness for any order.
Excellent maintenance and repair knowledge gained during 15-year aircraft career. Manage efficient, skilled painting of machinery, equipment and vehicles to achieve performance finishes. Responsible and team-oriented worker dedicated to exceeding expectations.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Painter
Dow Aero
10.2023 - Current
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular inspections, disassemblies and cleaning of component parts.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to optimize safety and efficiency during the aircraft painting process.
- Delivered high-quality finishes by applying multiple layers of topcoat while adhering to strict drying time guidelines between coats.
- Collaborated effectively with inspection teams to identify defects or areas requiring touch-ups before final delivery of painted aircrafts.
Aircraft Painter
Tinker Air Force Base
04.2007 - 05.2022
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular inspections, disassemblies and cleaning of component parts.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Reduced rework instances by meticulously following client specifications for each aircraft painting project.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to optimize safety and efficiency during the aircraft painting process.
- Delivered high-quality finishes by applying multiple layers of topcoat while adhering to strict drying time guidelines between coats.
- Ensured consistent paint quality by performing thorough surface preparation, including sanding, masking, and priming.
- Achieved faster turnaround times by collaborating closely with other departments in scheduling aircraft painting projects.
- Collaborated effectively with inspection teams to identify defects or areas requiring touch-ups before final delivery of painted aircrafts.
- Enhanced team productivity through effective communication and coordination with fellow painters, supervisors, and maintenance personnel.
- Complied with all company procedures, FAA regulations, and environmental guidelines throughout the entire painting process to ensure safety standards were upheld.
- Minimized paint waste and overspray by utilizing proper spray gun techniques and equipment settings.
- Completed detailed documentation of completed work orders for accurate record-keeping purposes as required per company policy or regulatory guidelines.
- Improved aircraft painting efficiency by streamlining paint application processes and techniques.
- Implemented preventative maintenance measures on all paint-related equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reduced downtime.
- Mentored junior team members on best practices in aircraft painting techniques, fostering growth and continuous improvement within the team.
- Prepared and applied stencils, computer-generated decals or other decorative items to finished products.
Education
High School Diploma -
US Grant
Oklahoma City, OK05.1988
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Adaptable Work Approach
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Corrosion Control Knowledge
- Decision-making capabilities
- Aviation safety regulations
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Spray Gun Operation
- Quality Control Standards
- Environmental Compliance
- Advanced masking techniques
- Protective Coating Application
- Expert paint application
- Aircraft Surface Preparation
Timeline
Aircraft Painter
Dow Aero
10.2023 - Current
Aircraft Painter
Tinker Air Force Base
04.2007 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
US Grant