Michelle Mullen
SAINT PAUL,MN
Summary
Hardworking Powder Coat Painter with excellent knowledge of viscosity, paint flow and coating quality. Focused employee observant of machinery issues impacting projects. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Powder Coat Technician
Dalsin Industries
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Prepared parts for coating and followed all procedures regarding powder coating application.
- Observed safety protocols set by company to avoid hazardous conditions.
- Verified production workflow, quality parts and delivery met required timeframes.
- Identified issues with paint viscosity and flow before projects were negatively affected.
- Checked parts to verify attachment of correct identification.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Held or positioned spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
- Filled hoppers, reservoirs and pans with material used to coat, paint or spray using conveyors or pails.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Powder Coat Technician
Crystal Finishings Inc.
08.2017 - 02.2021
- Prepared parts for coating and followed all procedures regarding powder coating application.
- Verified production workflow, quality parts and delivery met required timeframes.
- Observed safety protocols set by company to avoid hazardous conditions.
- Checked parts to verify attachment of correct identification.
- Identified issues with paint viscosity and flow before projects were negatively affected.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Optimized paint adhesion with proper primer application.
- Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
- Organized safe and compliant disposal of hazardous materials to protect team members and local environment from damage.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Used metal pick hammers and punches to remove minor pits and dimples in body.
- Filled hoppers, reservoirs and pans with material used to coat, paint or spray using conveyors or pails.
Powder Coat Painter & Quality Control Inspector
Velmont Applied Coating Technology
05.2011 - 08.2017
- Verified production workflow, quality parts and delivery met required timeframes.
- Identified issues with paint viscosity and flow before projects were negatively affected.
- Observed safety protocols set by company to avoid hazardous conditions.
- Checked parts to verify attachment of correct identification.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Held or positioned spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
- Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Filled hoppers, reservoirs and pans with material used to coat, paint or spray using conveyors or pails.
- Used metal pick hammers and punches to remove minor pits and dimples in body.
- Organized safe and compliant disposal of hazardous materials to protect team members and local environment from damage.
- Prepared parts for coating and followed all procedures regarding powder coating application.
Powder Coat Painter
SkyCoat LLC
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Filled hoppers, reservoirs and pans with material used to coat, paint or spray using conveyors or pails.
- Used metal pick hammers and punches to remove minor pits and dimples in body.
- Prepared and applied stencils, computer-generated decals or other decorative items to finished products.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
- Held or positioned spray guns to direct spray onto articles.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Checked parts to verify attachment of correct identification.
- Prepared parts for coating and followed all procedures regarding powder coating application.
Education
Floral Design - Floral Design, Horticulture
Hennepin Technical College
Minneapolis, MNDiploma - Common
Park High School,
Cottage Grove, MN06.1994
Skills
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Standard Operating Procedures Understanding
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Functionality
- Daily Logs
- Work Orders
- Powder Coat Painting
- Employee Performance
- Quality Analysis
- Dipping and Masking Techniques
- Regulatory Compliance
- Design Standards
- Production Processes
- Coating Equipment Operation
- Determination of Paint Flow
- Hazardous Materials
- Painting Gun and Hopper Operation
- Preparation of Parts
- Parts Identifications
- Inventory Control
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inspecting Completed Work
- Visual Inspection
- Machine Operations
- Safety Practices
- Factory Specifications
- OSHA Regulations
- Customer Satisfaction
- Protective Equipment Knowledge
- Hand Trucks
- Production Efficiency
- Quality Checks
- Job Specifications
- Safety
- Sanding
- Troubleshooting
- Training Junior Team Members
- Environmental Compliance
- Power Washer
- Trial Preparation
- Materials Packing
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Machine Setups
- Cultivating Productive Relationships
- Pressure Washers
- Hazardous Waste
- Operation Monitoring
- Project Deadlines
- Wet Paint Spraying
- Assembly Instructions
- Minor Repairs
- Surface Preparation
- Project Specifications
- Maintenance Requirements
- Equipment Inspection
- Product Specifications
- Safety Protocols
- Maintaining Quality Assurance Standards
Accomplishments
- Achieved 100% on inner company Audits by completing non-conformity paperwork with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Powder Coat Technician
Dalsin Industries
04.2023 - 09.2023
Powder Coat Technician
Crystal Finishings Inc.
08.2017 - 02.2021
Powder Coat Painter
SkyCoat LLC
08.2016 - 02.2017
Powder Coat Painter & Quality Control Inspector
Velmont Applied Coating Technology
05.2011 - 08.2017
Floral Design - Floral Design, Horticulture
Hennepin Technical College
Diploma - Common
Park High School,
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