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Nicole Dixon

Powder coating technician
Grandview,TX

Summary

Powder Coater with 3 years experience in manual spray application. Knowledgeable in prepping,cleaning,masking off and/or plugging,rigging,palletizing and oven operation. Able to use a pallet jack and drive a forklift. Looking to gain additional experience and knowledge in all areas of coatings and finishes. I believe I would be an asset to any company as I am dedicated and passionate about my work.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Installation Technician

VO2 Metal Works LLC
Alvarado, Texad
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Maintained updated knowledge of all equipment, products, and services to properly educate customers.
  • Followed all company guidelines regarding safety procedures when out in field.
  • Extensive travel installing cameras,modules,Wi-Fi & gps components,

Including the under dash wiring harnesses

  • and power supply for Amazon fleet delivery
  • vans.
  • Assisted in development of installation documentation, diagrams and user manuals.
  • Provided technical support and training to users on new systems to ease transitions.
  • Developed and implemented strategies for optimal performance and reliability of installed systems.
  • Performed routine maintenance on HVAC systems to alleviate issues.
  • Patched holes, sewed tears and ripped seams or darned defects using needles and thread or sewing machines.
  • Checked, repaired and repacked survival equipment to meet specifications.
  • Followed established procedures for inspection of belts, drives and motors, performing needed maintenance.
  • Measured and hemmed curtains, garments, and canvas coverings to size using tape measures.
  • Spread out articles or materials and examined for holes, tears and other defects.
  • Cleaned stains from fabric or garments using spray guns and cleaning fluid.
  • Researched and implemented new technologies and equipment.
  • Sewed fringe, tassels and ruffles onto drapes and curtains and buttons and trimming onto garments.
  • Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
  • Trimmed cut or torn fabric using scissors or knives and stitched trimmed edges together.
  • Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
  • Stamped grommets into canvas using mallets and punches or eyelet machines.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.

Powder Coat Technician

VO2 Metal Works LLC
Alvarado, Texas
03.2020 - 03.2023
  • Prepared parts for coating and followed all procedures regarding powder coating application.
  • 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.
  • Custom mixed colors to match customers' desired color.
  • Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
  • Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
  • Turned dials, handwheels, valves or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation.
  • Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
  • 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.
  • Loading and unloading material from trailer by use of forklift.

Machine Operator/Packer

Plastic Indutries
Mansfield, Texas
11.2020 - 04.2021
  • Operated forklift and hand truck to transport shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
  • Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
  • Reviewed outbound merchandise for errors or complications to protect employer reputation and boost customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Resolved problems of missing merchandise, delivery cancellations, and incomplete deliveries.
  • Monitored Type material system for fault-free operations to promote safety for team.
  • Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to record shortages, rectify damages and reject damaged items.
  • Recorded shipment data such as weight and discrepancies using Software.
  • Executed month-end inventory counts to identify discrepancies.
  • Initiated proof of delivery documents to trace lost shipments.
  • Used Softwareto prepare bills of lading and shipping documents.
  • Performed regular maintenance and cleaning of packing machinery.
  • Sorted and weighed products after packaging to assess quality, identify defects and grade resulting items.
  • Attached identification labels to finished packaged items and cut stencils and stencil information on containers such as lot numbers or shipping destinations.
  • Stocked and sorted packaging and replenished supplies to achieve consistent productivity levels.
  • Counted and recorded finished and rejected packaged items.

Renovations Specialist

Renovations Plus
Fort Worth, Texas
07.2013 - 03.2020

Education

Diploma - General Studies

Muncie Area Career Center
Muncie, IN

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Supervising experience

Shipping and receiving

Forklift experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Work well with others

Dependable

  • Worksite Safety
  • Work Inspection
  • Loading and Unloading Trucks

Timeline

Installation Technician

VO2 Metal Works LLC
08.2022 - 03.2023

Machine Operator/Packer

Plastic Indutries
11.2020 - 04.2021

Powder Coat Technician

VO2 Metal Works LLC
03.2020 - 03.2023

Renovations Specialist

Renovations Plus
07.2013 - 03.2020

Diploma - General Studies

Muncie Area Career Center
Nicole DixonPowder coating technician