Nathan Kerns
Mesa,AZ
Summary
I am a very detailed oriented, adaptable, and responsible individual. I'm seeking a career change that will allow me to use not only the knowledge I've gained from my time in the Fire Protection industry but also put to use the technical, problem-solving, and computer skills I possess as well.
My experience in the Fire Protection industry has also given me basic exposure to NFPA codes, blueprints, and CAD type software.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Paint Technician
Instant Autobody
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Walking dealership lots and reporting damaged vehicles to dealership managers
- Making repairs using industry standard materials including body filler, glaze, stud gun, and hammers and dollies
- Masking using paper/plastic and tape
- Color matching and refinishing repaired panels
- Wet sand and buff/polish panels that have been refinished
Head Painter
Carstar Wyatt's, Painter
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Prepared vehicles/parts to be painted using industry standard materials: sandpaper, scuff pads, etc
- Masked off areas to prevent overspray
- Color matched vehicles
- Mixed paint using scale and computer system
- Painted vehicles/parts using HVLP spray guns
- Wet sanded and polished out any imperfections on finished panels
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks
Paint Technician
Piercy Autobody
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Prepared vehicles/parts to be painted using industry standard materials: sandpaper, scuff pads, etc
- Masked off areas to prevent overspray
- Color matched vehicles
- Mixed paint using scale and computer system
- Painted vehicles/parts using HVLP spray guns
- Wet sanded and polished out any imperfections on finished panels
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks
Office Assistant/Pipe Fabricator
Freedom Fire Protection
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed basic ability to read blueprints
- Placed bids on potential jobs
- Fabricated steel pipe for use in residential and commercial sprinkler systems
- Ordered supplies for jobs and maintaining stock in shop
- Communicated with field workers to set up delivery of needed materials
- Maintained and repaired pipe fabrication equipment
- Used forklift to unload steel pipe & material from delivery trucks
Painter
Mickey Truck Bodies
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Performed final inspection on units to be painted
- Ordered paint materials for all units to be painted
- Masked and painted units with a 2 gallon pressure pot and HVLP spray gun
- Maintained a clean paint shop
- Helped prep when necessary
- Occasionally did bodywork using fiberglass and/or body filler
Soybean Extraction Operator
DuPont
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Watched over process equipment to ensure smooth operations
- Collected readings such as temperatures, pressures, and vacuum
- Made adjustments to equipment via a software interface
- Performed troubleshooting and routine maintenance to keep equipment in optimal working condition.
Pipe Fabricator
Fire Suppression Systems
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Fabricated steel pipe for use in residential and commercial sprinkler systems
- Ordered supplies for jobs and maintaining stock in shop
- Communicated with field workers to set up delivery of needed materials
- Maintained and repaired pipe fabrication equipment
- Used forklift to unload steel pipe & material from delivery trucks
- Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Promise Land Academy
Fisher, IL05.2003
Career Diploma - PC Repair
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA05.2006
Skills
- Exposure to NFPA codes
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Organize Supplies
- Inventory Control
- Preventive Maintenance
- Operate Machinery
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Environmental Compliance
- Safety Monitoring
- Safety Procedures
- Control Room Operations
- Recordkeeping Requirements
Computer Programming
My long running hobby of computer programming includes experience with many languages over the years including C++, Java, HTML, JavaScript, and several versions of the BASIC language.
PC Repair
Another long-time hobby includes being a PC hardware enthusiast. I've built many systems over the past 23 years and have a passion for hardware now considered to be long forgotten.
Timeline
Paint Technician
Instant Autobody
01.2023 - 08.2023
Head Painter
Carstar Wyatt's, Painter
01.2020 - 01.2023
Paint Technician
Piercy Autobody
01.2017 - 07.2019
Office Assistant/Pipe Fabricator
Freedom Fire Protection
01.2016 - 01.2017
Painter
Mickey Truck Bodies
01.2014 - 01.2016
Soybean Extraction Operator
DuPont
01.2010 - 01.2014
Pipe Fabricator
Fire Suppression Systems
01.2006 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
Promise Land Academy
Career Diploma - PC Repair
Penn Foster Career School
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