Wesley Defreitas

Responsibilities

· This role involves preparing, coating, and inspecting metal components to meet production and quality standards

· Prepare metal surfaces for powder coating, including cleaning, sanding, and masking as necessary

· Operate powder coating equipment to apply powder coatings to metal parts and assemblies

· Monitor the curing process to ensure optimal coating performance and adherence

· Inspect coated products for uniformity, coverage, and defects, making necessary adjustments

· Maintain and clean powder coating equipment and booth to ensure proper operation and longevity

· Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment

· Collaborate with other team members to meet production schedules and quality standards

· Record and report production data, including material usage and process parameters

· Assist with troubleshooting and resolving issues with coating processes and equipment

· Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency and product quality

• Use proper painting techniques, mixing ratio's, correct paint viscosity, identification of improper and / or unacceptable finish application
• Layout and apply required markings to include stripes and two-tone surfaces
• Use various types of hand tools and / or hand-held power tools, grinders, spray gun, sanders, tape measure, etc
• Cleaning tools used for painting projects
• Preparing surfaces for painting by removing old paint, priming surfaces, or applying other surface preparations as needed
• Mixing paint batches according to the order of color or shade requested by the customer
• Mixing pigments with solvents to create custom paint formulas.
• Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
• Provided exceptional customer service in addressing concerns or changes during the course of projects.
• Achieved consistent quality control standards throughout entire workspaces by conducting regular inspections during ongoing projects.
• Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
• Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
• Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
• Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
• Reduced material waste through accurate measurements, precise mixing of paint, and proper storage.
• Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.

Job duties:

-Apply coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of buildings other structures

- Read work order or receives instructions from supervisor or homeowner regarding painting

- Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, brushes, or steel wool and removes old paint from surfaces, using paint remover, scraper, wire brush, or blowtorch to prepare surfaces for painting

- Fill nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler, using caulking gun putty knife

-Select premixed paints, or mixes required portions of pigment, oil, and thinning drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors

-Spread drop cloths over floors and room furnishings, and covers surfaces, like baseboards, door frames, and windows with masking tape paper to protect surfaces during painting

- Paint surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, or paint rollers

- Simulate wood grain, marble, brick, or tile effects

- Apply paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects

- Erect scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground level

Job duties:

-Filling of joints, cracks and holes with fillers as caulk, putty, plaster or other necessary fillers using hand tools like putty knives or caulking guns.

-Surface preparation using tools as sandpapers, brushes, sanding machines, scrapers and wool.

-Surface coverage using drop cloths, plastic, masking tape, paper to protect area during the painting process.

-Use/operating of swing stages, aerial lifts, HVLP spraying equipment, pneumatic spray texture gun and spray gun.

-Follow instructions from supervisor or client regarding the job requirements that needs to be accomplished.

-Microsoft office software which includes word, excel, Etc.

-Use of primers and sealers on surfaces like wood, drywall, metal, concrete for finishing coating

• Work experience in both commercial and industrial environments from swing stage to high boom work
• Apply materials with HVLP, airless, electro-static and conventional spray equipment
• Smooth and sand surfaces to remove ridges, tool marks, glue, and caulking
• Apply necessary masking and prep work prior to applying primer and finish coats to insure proper coating for any application
• Climb ladders and complete work utilizing rollers with extensions requiring repetitive motion
• Job performances include spray painting, plastering, varnishing, and the application of materials like faux cement
• Make sure the environment is safe to work.
• Participated in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
• Selected appropriate type of paint and other materials for specific surfaces.
• Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
• Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
• Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
• Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
• Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
• Adapted quickly to various painting environments, such as interior/exterior surfaces or challenging weather conditions, ensuring optimal results at all times.
• Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
• Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
• Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
• Reached high ceilings and walls with scaffolding and ladders.
• Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
• Mixed, matched and blended colors to produce desired effects.
• Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.