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Michael Ryan Walker

Gresham,OR

Summary

Experienced Production Painter with 24+ years experience as well as restoration and sales experience. Dilligent and highly skilled while offering attention to detail and a love for the trade. I have recently moved and I am looking for a new opportunity long term.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Paint and Resortation

Performance Fabrication
Grants Pass, OR
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • Sanded, refinished and painted car bodies to improve appearance and overall value.
  • Removed damaged fenders, panels, grills from vehicles in preparation for repair work.
  • Used buffing tools to repair dents on vehicle doors and panels.
  • Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
  • Measured panel gaps between doors hoods deck lids, ensuring proper fitment.
  • Replaced or repaired damaged body parts using hand tools or welding equipment.
  • Removed dents with hammers, suction and skilled use of dolly blocks.
  • Performed maintenance and repairs on vehicles, including bodywork, painting, frame straightening, and welding.
  • Followed workplace safety protocols to prevent injuries, accidents and vehicle damage.
  • Applied primers and repainted surfaces to match the original finish using paint spray guns.
  • Cleaned metal surfaces of dirt dust grease tar rust wax oil paint chips, prior to painting.
  • Welded broken parts and filled in dents to create smooth vehicle bodies.

Head Painter

Mocks Autobody
Grants Pass, OR
11.2020 - 02.2023
  • Prepared vehicles for painting by removing rust, dirt, grease, and wax; cleaned and sanded surfaces to ensure proper adhesion of paint.
  • Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout entire painting process; disposed of hazardous materials properly.
  • Utilized air dryers or baking ovens to expedite drying time of freshly painted surfaces; monitored temperature levels during the baking process.
  • Followed OEM standards for blending formulas, applying topcoats and curing paint.
  • Operated equipment and made adjustments to settings to achieve proper quality and adherence to requirements.
  • Mixed and applied customer paint colors to match original vehicle appearance or match new specifications.
  • Delivered work orders and clear instructions to painting team to prepare for each shift.
  • Followed safety procedures while working with hazardous chemicals such as thinners and solvents.
  • Selected appropriate types of paint based on customer specifications or manufacturer recommendations.
  • Mixed paints according to specific color codes or formulas in order to achieve desired color or sheen.
  • Refinished painting work to correct errors and damage to vehicles.
  • Inspected completed work for quality assurance purposes before releasing vehicle back into service.
  • Monitored equipment to verify proper paint flow, viscosity and coating quality.
  • Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
  • Performed spot repairs on damaged vehicles including dents, scratches, chips and rust spots.
  • Recorded job information such as type of paint used, number of coats applied and length of drying time in logbook.
  • Primed vehicle repairs to improve adhesions of new paint coats.
  • Taped off adjacent areas and parts such as mirrors and handles to prevent overspray.
  • Handled and disposed of hazardous waste carefully to minimize harm to personnel or environmental habitats.
  • Used chemicals and solvents to clean equipment after paint applications.

Spray Technician

Westco Paint
Portland, OR
11.2018 - 11.2020
  • Inspected surfaces to be painted for defects, ensuring proper preparation prior to painting.
  • Adhered to OSHA and Hazmat procedures for storing and handling materials.
  • Testing of new paint products and equipment prior to access to other businesses.
  • Assist the sales team.
  • Travel to check shops for equipment efficacy.
  • Vacation fill in for painters on leave.

Production Painter

Dick McKenzie Ford
Hillsboro, OR
01.2014 - 12.2018
  • Mixed and applied paints, varnishes and sealants to promote lasting finish.
  • Checked the thickness of applied coatings with a wet film gauge.
  • Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications.
  • Notified management immediately if any problems arose during the painting process.
  • Performed series of surface preparation techniques to maximize paint durability.
  • Calibrated spray guns regularly to ensure accurate application of coating material.
  • Applied paint coats using spray guns, rollers or brushes.
  • Followed safety regulations when handling hazardous materials.
  • Mixed paints, stains, lacquers and other materials according to specified colors, consistency and quantity.
  • Mixed paint following specifications and color charts to match original vehicle colors.
  • Prepared surfaces by removing imperfections, applying rust-resistant undercoats and sealing seams.
  • Recommended blending, harmonizing and contrasting color options to customers.
  • Spread undercoats and finish materials using rollers and spray equipment.
  • Delivered work orders and clear instructions to painting team to prepare for each shift.
  • Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
  • Performed minor plaster repair, blending newly renovated wall surfaces with existing plaster.
  • Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces.
  • Evaluated customer specifications for color matching requirements.
  • Assisted in the setup of scaffolding for large projects.
  • Performed daily maintenance on tools and equipment used in the production process.
  • Monitored equipment to verify proper paint flow, viscosity and coating quality.
  • Operated mechanical lifts to reach high areas of structures that needed painting.
  • Operated equipment and made adjustments to settings to achieve proper quality and adherence to requirements.
  • Cleaned tools and equipment after each use.
  • Smoothed and finished surfaces on walls, trim and cabinetry.
  • Prepared sheetrock, metal and wood surfaces for painting.
  • Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
  • Removed old paint layers using chemical strippers or sandblasters.
  • Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
  • Documented progress and provided estimated completion time for clients.
  • Readied vehicles for painting by removing accessories and masking surfaces with tape or paper to protect from paint.
  • Ensured proper ventilation when working with toxic substances such as lead based paints.
  • Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.
  • Repaired minor surface imperfections before applying finishing coats of paint.
  • Handled and disposed of hazardous waste carefully to minimize harm to personnel or environmental habitats.
  • Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
  • Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work and estimate materials for each job.
  • Maintained records of all painting jobs completed.

Production Painter

Canyon Road Auto Body
Beaverton, OR

Production Painter

DJ's Bump and Paint
Grants Pass, OR

Education

Klamath Community College
Klamath Falls, OR

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Motivated and hardworking
  • Excellent with tri-coats and quad-coats
  • Blending
  • Tinting color

Timeline

Paint and Resortation

Performance Fabrication
02.2023 - 12.2023

Head Painter

Mocks Autobody
11.2020 - 02.2023

Spray Technician

Westco Paint
11.2018 - 11.2020

Production Painter

Dick McKenzie Ford
01.2014 - 12.2018

Production Painter

Canyon Road Auto Body

Production Painter

DJ's Bump and Paint

Klamath Community College

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