Overview
Work History
Education
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Shawn Shaffer

Red Lion,PA

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Painter/assembler

Adaptiv Air
Red Lion, PA
02.2026 - Current
  • Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and priming to ensure optimal adhesion.
  • Applied various types of paint using brushes, rollers, and sprayers with precision and attention to detail.
  • Ensured compliance with safety standards while handling hazardous materials and operating equipment.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and meet deadlines consistently.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area and tools to promote a safe and organized environment.
  • Identified areas for process improvement, contributing ideas that enhanced workflow efficiency.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Safely operated lifts, scaffolding, and ladders to complete large-scale jobs efficiently.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and filling holes, ensuring smooth finishes.
  • Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
  • Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
  • Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.

Painter

Shaffer Autobody
Red Lion, PA
01.2010 - 01.2026
  • Prepared surfaces by sanding, cleaning, and priming to ensure optimal paint adhesion.
  • Applied various paint types using spray guns and brushes, achieving smooth finishes on vehicles.
  • Collaborated with technicians to determine color matching and repair requirements for damaged areas.
  • Maintained inventory of paint supplies and equipment, ensuring availability for ongoing projects.
  • Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
  • Evaluated completed work for quality and adherence to standards and client requirements.
  • Accomplished seamless blending between old paintwork areas with new applications using careful color matching techniques.
  • Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, incorporating new painting techniques into projects.
  • Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
  • Mixed, matched and blended colors to produce desired effects.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and repairing defects to ensure smooth results.
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
  • Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
  • Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.

Education

High School Diploma -

York Tech.
York Pa.
2000

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Attention to detail
  • Indoor and outdoor painting
  • Exterior painting
  • Team player
  • Safety awareness
  • Self-directed and motivated
  • Paint sprayer operation
  • Paint mixing
  • Surface preparation
  • Hand and power tools
  • Power and hand tools
  • Color matching
  • Color mixing

Timeline

Painter/assembler

Adaptiv Air
02.2026 - Current

Painter

Shaffer Autobody
01.2010 - 01.2026

High School Diploma -

York Tech.
Shawn Shaffer