Ruben Candelaria
Colton,CA
Summary
I am a hard-working industrial painter (Journeymen.) I am very dependable and willing to travel for work and ensure each job is completed correctly in a timely manner. I joined the Union over 5+ years ago and have learned different skillsets at each company and level I have worked through. My goal is to be a part of a growing company and contribute my current while learning more skillsets and move up within a strong company.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeymen Painter
Simpson Sandblasting & Special Coatings Inc.
01.2024 - Current
- Handling chemicals and removing lead from buildings.
- Constructs and moves temporary structures such as scaffolding and ladders.
- Posts warning signs and hazard labels.
- Maintains cleanliness in work areas.
- Pot tend
- Knowledge of mix and run/clean the plural component system.
- Experience in Hydroblasting/40K
Apprentice/Journeymen Painter
ATC
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Learned how to operate lifts (skylift, scissor lift, fork lifts etc.)
- Learned how to load and unload the blast pot, became knowledgeable with fixing and repairing when an issue occurred with blast pot.
- Sandblasting tanks
- Handling chemicals and removing lead from buildings.
- Constructs and moves temporary structures such as scaffolding and ladders.
Apprentice Painter
MC Painting
07.2020 - 11.2022
- Learned Armor Lock (TLock)
- Assisted with paint mixing measurements.
- Learned how to sandblast and hydroblast.
- Learned how to mobilize and demobilize.
- Setup to ensure safety on jobsite.
Apprentice Painter
National Coating & Lining
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Prime and Prep
- Worked on harness
- Learned how to construct scaffolds and breakdown.
- Learned mixing techniques.
Laborer
Tire Recycling
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Working with other companies to obtain used tires.
- Load/unload tires into large trucks.
- Consistent and remained organized
- On time for pickups at all locations in SoCal.
Laborer
Santiago Corp
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Remodeling homes
- Install kitchen/restroom hardware (i.e. Hood Ranges, Stoves, Sinks, toilets etc.)
- Plumbing and Electrical installation (i.e. room lighting and fans, connecting outlets safely, redo pipping if needed etc.)
- Prep and Painting inside/outside homes
- Demolition
- Knowledge of use of general power tools.
- Install flooring, drywall, rebuild porches
Education
Journeymen -
International Union of Painters And Allied Trades
Commerce, Ca08.2024
GED -
CCA GED Program
Tutwiler, Ms2015
Skills
- Fast learner
- Takes direction and feedback constructively
- Capable of working in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work individually and in a team-based environment
- Sit-Down Forklift Certified
- Spray, brush and roll and texturing applications
- Scissor lift and JLG boom operation
- Interior and exterior painting
- Pressure Washing
- Staining, sealing and varnishing
- Knowledgeable in working with hand tools and power tools
- Drywall hanging and taping
- Surface Preparation
- Scaffolding Setup
- Strong Work Ethic
- Sandblasting Experience
- Ability to mix and run pumps
Accomplishments
I have completed apprenticeship schooling for the International Union Painters and Allied Trades DC 36. I have also obtained and maintained many certifications throughout the union to ensure I am up to date with safety and knowledge (see attachment.)
Certification
- Haz-Com (GHS)
- Confined Space Awareness
- Confined Space Rescue ( Exp 01/2025)
- CPR (Exp 06/2025)
- Electrical-Lock Out/Tag Out
- Fall Protection (Exp 03/2025)
- First Aid (Exp 06/2025)
- AED (Exp 06/2025)
- Forklift User
- Toxics in Construction
- I.C.R.A
- Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
- O.S.H.A. 10 Construction
- Personal Protection Equipment
- Renovation, Repair & Painting (Exp 07/2028)
- Scaffol Safety Awareness
- Silica Hazard Awareness
- Focus Four Hazard
Timeline
Journeymen Painter
Simpson Sandblasting & Special Coatings Inc.
01.2024 - Current
Apprentice/Journeymen Painter
ATC
11.2022 - 11.2023
Apprentice Painter
MC Painting
07.2020 - 11.2022
Apprentice Painter
National Coating & Lining
05.2019 - 06.2020
Laborer
Tire Recycling
01.2018 - 05.2019
Laborer
Santiago Corp
01.2017 - 01.2018
Journeymen -
International Union of Painters And Allied Trades
GED -
CCA GED Program
- Haz-Com (GHS)
- Confined Space Awareness
- Confined Space Rescue ( Exp 01/2025)
- CPR (Exp 06/2025)
- Electrical-Lock Out/Tag Out
- Fall Protection (Exp 03/2025)
- First Aid (Exp 06/2025)
- AED (Exp 06/2025)
- Forklift User
- Toxics in Construction
- I.C.R.A
- Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
- O.S.H.A. 10 Construction
- Personal Protection Equipment
- Renovation, Repair & Painting (Exp 07/2028)
- Scaffol Safety Awareness
- Silica Hazard Awareness
- Focus Four Hazard
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