Wendy Karkos
Turner
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in safety compliance and quality control, notably at Lufthansa Technik North America. Proven ability to enhance team productivity through strong communication and leadership skills. Proficient in spray gun operation and chemical handling, consistently achieving high standards in aircraft painting and maintenance. Adaptable and safety-trained, committed to excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
12.2024 - Current
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Implemented access control measures by scanning and verifying identification credentials for individuals entering restricted ares.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
Propane Bulk Plant Technician/ Operator
Dead River Inc.
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Connected liquid and vapor lines to transfer the propane from the railcars into the (5) thirty thousand gallon bulk tanks at our station.
- Monitored the pressure and progress thru the entire process, watching for leaks or any other hazards.
- This process was required the entire year, whether 0 degrees or 90 degrees outside, we continued to move the propane from uptop the railroad cars.
- Enhanced team morale and performance by fostering a supportive work environment that valued collaboration, open communication, and professional growth.
- Ensured safety compliance throughout the facility by adhering to industry standards and conducting thorough audits.
- Increased plant efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance routines and optimizing equipment performance.
- Played an integral role in achieving production goals by ensuring all equipment functioned at peak performance levels consistently.
- Leveraged strong analytical skills to interpret data from various sources, enabling informed decision-making regarding process improvements or changes in equipment operation strategies.
- Optimized inventory control procedures by tracking usage patterns and adjusting stock levels accordingly.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Coordinated with supply chain partners to ensure timely delivery of raw materials, preventing production stoppages.
Industrial Painter and Sandblaster
Senior-Metroflex Pathways
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and masking to achieve optimal results.
- Demonstrated attention to detail in every aspect of the painting process, resulting in consistent high-quality workmanship.
- Painted surfaces using spray guns
- Selected appropriate coatings based on specific job requirements, maximizing performance and durability while minimizing environmental impact.
- Maintained painting equipment in excellent condition, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
- Collaborated with other trades on large-scale projects to ensure seamless coordination and timely completion of all tasks.
- Moved large steal expansion joints and damper products to the blast and paint areas using the caterpillar loader, or forklift.
- Maintained abrasive blasting equipment and performed minor repairs.
- Enhanced surface quality by skillfully operating sandblasting equipment on various materials.
- Maintained a safe and efficient work environment by adhering to safety protocols and proper handling of hazardous materials.
- Facilitated clear communication between team members regarding project progress or changes in scope to ensure seamless execution.
- Reduced downtime by quickly troubleshooting issues with equipment malfunctions or unexpected challenges during the sandblasting process.
- Masked, grit blasted or chemically rinsed surfaces to prepare for sandblasting.
Pipe Insulating Supervisor/Sandblaster
Bath Iron Works , General Dynamics
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Set up portable sandblasters and maintained clean and safe work zone.
- Determined accurate mixtures and times for sandblasting to meet desired finish.
- Prep all steel in the ship prior to sandblasting, using four inch blast lines at 120 psi.
Aircraft Painter/Heat Treater/Shot Peener
Lufthansa Technik North America
02.2009 - 09.2015
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats, and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular inspections, disassemblies, and cleaning of component parts.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Prepared aircraft by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Reduced rework instances by meticulously following client specifications for each aircraft painting project.
- Ensured consistent paint quality by performing thorough surface preparation, including sanding, masking, and priming.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Collaborated closely with engineers to develop customized heat treatment solutions for unique client requirements.
- Completed basic and semi-skilled maintenance and repair actions on furnaces and components.
- Prepared and tended die-quenching machines to prevent warping of products.
- Operated Honneywell components on heat treatment oven to harden, anneal and heat-treat metals.
Aircraft Painter
Oxford Aviation Inc.
01.2002 - 07.2009
- Prepared aircraft by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Continuously updated knowledge on new materials, tools, equipment, industry trends, and best practices in aircraft painting to stay competitive within the job market.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to optimize safety and efficiency during the aircraft painting process.
- Implemented preventative maintenance measures on all paint-related equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reduced downtime.
- Complied with all company procedures, FAA regulations, and environmental guidelines throughout the entire painting process to ensure safety standards were upheld.
- Increased overall customer satisfaction through precise color matching according to client specifications or industry standards.
- Aided in the development of new paint schemes by providing input based on extensive experience in aircraft painting techniques.
- Achieved faster turnaround times by collaborating closely with other departments in scheduling aircraft painting projects.
- Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
- Turned dials, handwheels, valves or switches to regulate conveyor speeds, machine temperature, air pressure and circulation.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats, and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Ensured consistent paint quality by performing thorough surface preparation, including sanding, masking, and priming.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Admin.
Central Maine Community College
Auburn12-2025
Skills
- Forklift operator certification
- Safety trained
- Adaptable work approach
- Strong communication skills
- Aviation safety regulations
- Chemical handling
- Spray gun operation
- Quality control standards
- Plant troubleshooting
- Piping installation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Air compressor operation
- Valve repair
Certification
- Forklift certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Heat Treat
- Enclosed spaced
- pallet Jack
- Sandblaster
- Propane and Natural gas Tech. ( PNT 14979/ The Maine fuel board
Timeline
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
12.2024 - Current
Propane Bulk Plant Technician/ Operator
Dead River Inc.
06.2022 - 04.2023
Industrial Painter and Sandblaster
Senior-Metroflex Pathways
06.2021 - 06.2022
Pipe Insulating Supervisor/Sandblaster
Bath Iron Works , General Dynamics
02.2017 - 05.2019
Aircraft Painter/Heat Treater/Shot Peener
Lufthansa Technik North America
02.2009 - 09.2015
Aircraft Painter
Oxford Aviation Inc.
01.2002 - 07.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting And Business Admin.
Central Maine Community College
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