Paul Melling
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Painter\composite technician with hands-on expertise in preparing, painting, and finishing aircraft surfaces to meet stringent industry standards. Leveraged precision and attention to detail to deliver high-quality finishes on numerous projects. Demonstrated proficiency in surface preparation and application techniques, ensuring smooth operations and timely project completion.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Paint Technician
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Documented project progress using appropriate recordkeeping methods, providing transparency and accountability to supervisors and other stakeholders.
- Achieved seamless color matching by accurately mixing paints according to specific formulas.
- Masked and protected parts to prevent paint smudges and runoffs.
- Maximized paint adhesion through proper surface preparation techniques such as sanding, cleaning, and priming.
- Inspected painted units for quality of workmanship by noting runs, sags and unpainted areas.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including engineers, maintenance personnel, and inspectors, ensuring smooth coordination of painting projects from start to finish.
- 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.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
Composite Technician\Painter
BYD Coach And Bus
01.2016 - 07.2021
- Operated machinery and tools safely during composite manufacturing.
- Read and interpreted job orders, drawings and specification sketches.
- Elevated overall team performance by sharing best practices and collaborating on problem-solving techniques.
- Achieved consistent compliance with industry standards such as AS9100 or NADCAP through diligent adherence to established procedures and protocols.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and implementing corrective actions in the manufacturing process.
- Streamlined workflow by organizing tools, equipment, and workspaces for maximum productivity during daily operations.
- Managed inventory of raw materials and supplies, ensuring availability for the timely completion of production orders.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot issues and develop solutions for complex composite manufacturing challenges.
Shipping Clerk
Its All Greek to Me
06.2000 - 10.2015
- Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure timely order fulfillment and delivery.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts, and identified variances.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork, and other documentation for accuracy.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, ensuring seamless order processing and shipment tracking.
- Reduced shipping errors by implementing a thorough quality control system for outgoing orders.
- Streamlined communication between departments, facilitating smooth coordination of shipments and deliveries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newbury Park HS
Newbury Park, CA06-2000
Skills
- Aviation regulations compliance
- Touch-up painting
- Surface inspection
- Chemical handling
- Spray gun operation
- Environmental safety procedures
- Adhesive bonding
- Quality assurance inspections
- Protective coating application
- Topcoat application
- Hand sanding techniques
- Paint mixing techniques
- Corrosion control
- Composite repair
- Hand tool proficiency
Timeline
Aircraft Paint Technician
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
08.2021 - 05.2024
Composite Technician\Painter
BYD Coach And Bus
01.2016 - 07.2021
Shipping Clerk
Its All Greek to Me
06.2000 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Newbury Park HS
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