Tom Boughan
Cowan
Summary
Detail-oriented industrial painter with a proven track record in quality assurance and safety compliance. Committed to delivering high-quality results through effective teamwork and problem-solving.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Painter
IUPAT 456
Nashville
11.1994 - 09.2015
- Paint at construction sites and office rooms with various paints.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and priming as needed.
- Applied various coatings using spray equipment, brushes, and rollers effectively.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment at all times.
- Assisted in mixing and matching paint colors to meet project specifications.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance during operations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and on schedule.
- Inspected finished work for quality and adherence to industry standards consistently.
- Inspected painted surfaces after completion to ensure quality standards were met.
- Masked off areas before applying paint finishes.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on painting equipment between jobs.
- Operated power tools such as spray guns and pressure washers.
- Prepared surfaces for painting, including sanding and cleaning.
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Cleaned up job sites when finished with projects.
- Checked that all necessary supplies were available prior to beginning a job.
- Applied primer coats to ensure proper adhesion of paint.
- Assisted other painters in completing large-scale projects efficiently.
- Sprayed or brushed on protective coatings such as epoxy, lacquer, enamel, and polyurethane.
- Adhered to all applicable local laws and regulations concerning the use of paints and other chemicals.
- Followed safety protocols while working with hazardous substances like solvents and paints.
- Recognized potential problems associated with different types of substrates.
- Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.
- Used chemicals and solvents to clean equipment after paint applications.
- Monitored equipment to verify proper paint flow, viscosity and coating quality.
- Handled and disposed of hazardous waste carefully to minimize harm to personnel or environmental habitats.
- Prepared surfaces by removing imperfections, applying rust-resistant undercoats and sealing seams.
Tree Nursery Worker
Frost Tree Nursery
Decherd
01.1990 - 12.1994
- Planting, harvesting, and shipping trees.
- Cultivated various plant species in controlled nursery environments.
- Organized inventory of plants and supplies for efficient operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in work areas to promote safety standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12-1976
Ancient History
Three Rivers High School
Three Rivers06-1972
Timeline
Industrial Painter
IUPAT 456
11.1994 - 09.2015
Tree Nursery Worker
Frost Tree Nursery
01.1990 - 12.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Michigan State University
Ancient History
Three Rivers High School