Rui Morais
Livermore,CA
Summary
Dynamic Automotive Paint Technician with a proven track record at All Pro Reconditioning, enhancing productivity through efficient time management and meticulous attention to detail. Expertise in color matching and environmental compliance, consistently achieving high-quality finishes while supporting sustainability initiatives. Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills drive successful team collaboration.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Paint Technician
All Pro Reconditioning
12.2024 - Current
Supported the company''s sustainability initiatives by properly disposing of hazardous materials according to local regulations and minimizing waste where possible.
- Enhanced paint shop productivity by streamlining work processes and implementing efficient time management techniques.
- Reduced rework rates by maintaining strict attention to detail during the painting process and thoroughly inspecting finished products.
- Achieved consistent color matching on all vehicles by utilizing advanced color matching technologies and regularly calibrating equipment.
Automotive Paint Technician
B&S Hacienda Auto Body
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Enhanced paint shop productivity by streamlining work processes and implementing efficient time management techniques.
- Reduced rework rates by maintaining strict attention to detail during the painting process and thoroughly inspecting finished products.
- Achieved consistent color matching on all vehicles by utilizing advanced color matching technologies and regularly calibrating equipment.
- Supported the company''s sustainability initiatives by properly disposing of hazardous materials according to local regulations and minimizing waste where possible.
Automotive Paint Technician
Tracy Collision
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Enhanced paint shop productivity by streamlining work processes and implementing efficient time management techniques.
- Reduced rework rates by maintaining strict attention to detail during the painting process and thoroughly inspecting finished products.
- Achieved consistent color matching on all vehicles by utilizing advanced color matching technologies and regularly calibrating equipment.
- Supported the company''s sustainability initiatives by properly disposing of hazardous materials according to local regulations and minimizing waste where possible.
Automotive Paint Technician
Certified Auto Body
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Enhanced paint shop productivity by streamlining work processes and implementing efficient time management techniques.
- Reduced rework rates by maintaining strict attention to detail during the painting process and thoroughly inspecting finished products.
- Achieved consistent color matching on all vehicles by utilizing advanced color matching technologies and regularly calibrating equipment.
Supported the company''s sustainability initiatives by properly disposing of hazardous materials according to local regulations and minimizing waste where possible.
Automotive Paint Technician
Dublin Auto Body
08.1994 - 11.2021
- Enhanced paint shop productivity by streamlining work processes and implementing efficient time management techniques.
- Reduced rework rates by maintaining strict attention to detail during the painting process and thoroughly inspecting finished products.
- Achieved consistent color matching on all vehicles by utilizing advanced color matching technologies and regularly calibrating equipment.
- Supported the company''s sustainability initiatives by properly disposing of hazardous materials according to local regulations and minimizing waste where possible.
Education
Granada High School
Livermore, CASkills
- Masking procedures
- Body filler application
- Detail-oriented finishing
- Estimating repair costs
- Clear coat application
- Color matching expertise
- Sanding techniques
- Primer application
- Surface preparation techniques
- Quality control inspection
- Polishing techniques
- Spray gun operation
- Solvent selection
- Damage assessment
- Environmental compliance
- Chemical safety awareness
- Automotive paint application
- Paint mixing proficiency
- Adhesion promoter use
- Infrared curing technology
- Sealer application
- Project estimation
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Inspection procedures
- Effective communication
- Paint sprayer operation
- Material handling
- Decision-making
- Hand tool use
- Machine adjustment
- Tool maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Surface cleaning
- Surface preparation
- Team building
- Safety protocols
- Task prioritization
- Paint mixing
- Cleaning techniques
- Finishing techniques
- Equipment operation
- Efficiency optimization
- Professionalism
- Color matching
- Color mixing
- Quality control
- Time management abilities
- Physical stamina
- Inventory management
- Hazardous waste management
- Troubleshooting
- Workflow coordination
- Hazardous waste disposal
- Equipment maintenance
- Hazardous material handling
- Material selection
- Health assessments
- Compliance standards
Accomplishments
ASEand Icar platinum
Certified in handling hazardous waste
Over twenty years experience with multiple paint lines and their computer programs, including PPG Environase, Sikkens, Glasurit, Diamont, Standox, Spies Hecker, Dupont, Axalta.
Experience with managing and quality control in paint shops
Organizational and maintenance experience with equipment from hand tools, pneumatic tools,spraybooth maintenance and upkeep,filter management,and compressor maintenance
Management of ordering,stocking,and maintaining materials
Good relationships with most vendors and jobbers in the Bay area
Experienced with mentoring,and training new employees.
Experience with applications of, decals, clear bra, appliques, and vinyl wraps
Certification
ASE Platinum
Icar platinum
Respiratory
Safety
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Automotive Paint Technician
All Pro Reconditioning
12.2024 - Current
Automotive Paint Technician
Tracy Collision
10.2023 - 04.2024
Automotive Paint Technician
B&S Hacienda Auto Body
09.2022 - 08.2023
Automotive Paint Technician
Certified Auto Body
12.2021 - 07.2022
Automotive Paint Technician
Dublin Auto Body
08.1994 - 11.2021
Granada High School
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