Owen Bethke
Churchville,MD
Summary
Skilled Automotive Paint Technician with comprehensive experience in surface preparation, mixing paints, and applying finishes. Possess strong knowledge of color theory and various techniques for creating high-quality automotive finishes. Notable strengths include ability to troubleshoot issues, maintain paint equipment, and adhere to safety guidelines. Have consistently contributed to improving workflow efficiency and ensuring client satisfaction in previous roles.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Paint Technician
Dent Wizard Smart Repairs
Belcamp, Maryland
10.2023 - Current
- Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
- Applied protective coatings such as waxes or sealants after completion of painting job.
- Maintained a clean work area in compliance with safety regulations.
- Loaded paint into equipment and adjusted controls to maintain consistent paint flow.
- Applied primers, sealers, base coats and clear coat finishes to vehicles according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Assisted in mixing colors according to specific instructions given by supervisor.
- Checked quality of completed work to identify flaws such as blisters or streaks.
- Taped off adjacent areas and parts such as mirrors and handles to prevent overspray.
- Mixed and applied customer paint colors to match original vehicle appearance or match new specifications.
- Refinished painting work to correct errors and damage to vehicles.
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Repaired minor scratches, dents, chips and other imperfections on vehicle surfaces prior to painting.
- Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications.
- Performed color matching using spectrophotometers and other computer-aided technologies.
Internship Student
Plaza Ford
Fallston, Maryland
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications.
- Primed vehicle repairs to improve adhesions of new paint coats.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, scraping, and washing.
- Performed minor repairs to damaged areas such as filling holes or cracks with putty before applying primer or basecoat paints.
- Mixed paint following specifications and color charts to match original vehicle colors.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding specific procedures related to each job.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harford Technical High School
Bel Air, MD05-2033
Skills
- Adhesion promoter use
- Masking procedures
- Infrared curing technology
- Sanding techniques
- Surface preparation techniques
- Clear coat application
- Spray gun operation
- Automotive paint application
- Paint mixing proficiency
- Chemical safety awareness
- Color matching expertise
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Automotive Paint Technician
Dent Wizard Smart Repairs
10.2023 - Current
Internship Student
Plaza Ford
11.2022 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Harford Technical High School
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