Ricardo Torres
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized and industrious painting professional highly experienced with equipment and vehicles. Skillfully prepare surfaces, protect adjacent areas and smoothly apply coats to achieve attractive finishes. Manage supplies and organize work areas to keep team ready for any task.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body Painter's Helper
H & S body Works
Bakersfield, CA
02.2021 - Current
- Clean up spilled paints and solvents according to safety protocols.
- Remove old paint from vehicle bodies using chemical strippers or abrasive sandpapers
- Polish finished vehicles using buffers and other tools.
- Preparing vehicles for paint such as sanding masking and cleaning painted surfaces
- Perform minor repairs such as filling dents or holes with putty or fiberglass.
Maintenance Technician
A1 Battery
Bakersfield, CA
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Maintenance vehicles charging system such as the battery, alternator, starters and wires.
- Inspecting vehicles charging system for any failure or damaged components.
Maintenance Technician
Jim Burke Ford
Bakersfield, CA
06.2017 - 10.2019
- Maintaining vehicles such as oil changes, tire rotation as well as mounting and balancing wheels, and multi point inspections
Education
Certificate of Completion - Automotive Technology
Regional Occupational Program
Bakersfield, CA06-2017
High School Diploma -
Mira Monte High School
Bakersfield, CA06-2017
Skills
- Color Matching
- Detail Oriented
- Hand tools proficiency
- Buffing expertise
- Primer Application
- Chemical Handling
- Filler Application
- Decal Installation
- Painting single stage & 2 stage paints
Timeline
Auto Body Painter's Helper
H & S body Works
02.2021 - Current
Maintenance Technician
A1 Battery
10.2019 - 02.2021
Maintenance Technician
Jim Burke Ford
06.2017 - 10.2019
Certificate of Completion - Automotive Technology
Regional Occupational Program
High School Diploma -
Mira Monte High School