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Richard Draeger

Americoat Powder Coating
Yorba Linda,CA
17
years of professional experience

I'm looking for work on the weekends to keep myself busy I work for Americoat during the week, capable of showing up on time and putting in some hours. Looking for a schedule where i Come in around noon and work till 8 pm closing time.

Work History

Metal Finisher

17 Years 1 Month
Americoat Powder Coating | 2009.07 - Current

I've been working here multiple times over the years and I even worked to keep the doors open previously for this company and would do it again if that was needed of me. I specialize in sand blasting at this company. My duties are pressure washing, cleaning, prep work, finishing work, powder coating, strip tank duties with a chemical stripper and I also do deliveries and maintenance on the company truck if asked of me.

Sandblaster Operator

4 Months
Rockford Heat Treating | 2026.01 - 2026.05

I enjoy doing metal finishing this was a really good for me learned how to use different sand blasting equipment. I drove fork lift, moved product around to the shipping bays and also did painting i while was there.

Processor

1 Year 1 Month
Smoke House Vension | 2025.07 - 2025

I worked here during hunting season for a few weeks. Was a interesting job learned how to prep deer for processing which involved skinning and etc. I wanted to figure myself out and see if I was capable of doing the job and did well I believe for the ammount of time I was there. My bosses had me weighing and packaging product, prepping deer jerky for the smoker, taking out the carcasses, limbs and trash. Also did the dishes and cleaned the place. Was greatful for the experience and being able to work

Fabricator

1 Year 1 Month
Rockford Mfg | 2025.07 - 2025

Informed here out of a temp agency. I worked in the straight cut department cutting wire. Also did spot welding, drilling, cutting, and tube bending

Education

No Degree

Jefferson High School | Rockford, IL

Skills

Power tools
auto mechanic work
metal finishing
metal prep
working around chemical stripper
fabrication

Timeline

Sandblaster Operator

Rockford Heat Treating
2026.01 - 2026.05Read More

Processor

Smoke House Vension
2025.07 - 2025Read More

Fabricator

Rockford Mfg
2025.07 - 2025Read More

Metal Finisher

Americoat Powder Coating
2009.07 - CurrentRead More

Jefferson High School

No Degree
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Richard Draeger