Michael Renfrow
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in automotive repair and paint application. Skilled in equipment operation and protective coatings, consistently ensuring quality finishes and collaborating effectively with technicians to meet production goals.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Paint Technician
Pete's Auto Body
Galesburg, Illinois
2026 - Current
- Operated spray guns and other painting equipment effectively.
- Applied primer, sealer, base coat and clear coat according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Applied protective coatings to ensure durability of finishes.
- Verified and matched paint colors to vehicle specifications, ensuring precise and accurate results for customer satisfaction.
- Verified paint color and properties and corrected issues to meet quality targets.
- Collaborated with body shop technicians to ensure optimal surface preparation prior to painting, enhancing finish quality.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding and cleaning prior to painting.
- Readied vehicles for painting by removing accessories and masking surfaces with tape or paper to protect from paint.
- Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications.
- Maintained detailed records of work performed, including paints used, time spent, and costs incurred, to streamline project tracking.
- Set controls on paint application equipment based on verbal orders and direct production specifications.
- Operated equipment and made adjustments to settings to achieve proper quality and adherence to requirements.
- Verified and matched paint colors to vehicle specifications, ensuring precise and accurate results for customer satisfaction. to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
- Used chemicals and solvents to clean equipment after paint applications.
Combination Technician
TA AutoBody
Stanford, Illinois
2020 - 2025
- Performed automotive body repairs using various tools and techniques.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and identified necessary repair work.
- Assisted in the preparation of vehicles for painting and finishing.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery and tools.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers and soldering irons for various tasks.
- Adjusted controls to regulate flow of current or voltage in circuits according to prescribed standards.
Education
PPG
Chicago, IL01-2017
High School Diploma -
Normal Community High School
Normal, ILSkills
- Color-correction techniques
- Paint formulation
- Surface finishing
- Durable coatings
- Quality assurance
- Machinery operation
- Vehicle restoration
Timeline
Paint Technician
Pete's Auto Body
2026 - Current
Combination Technician
TA AutoBody
2020 - 2025
PPG
High School Diploma -
Normal Community High School