Paint Technician

Paint Technician — Apex Coating Specialists

Cleveland, OH | June 2024 – Present

• Applied high-performance industrial coatings to 45+ heavy machinery components daily, achieving a 99.2% defect-free rate based on ultrasonic thickness testing and quality control inspections.
• Calibrated airless and electrostatic spray systems prior to each shift, reducing liquid coating waste by 18% and saving an estimated $12,000 in quarterly material expenses.
• Formulated custom epoxy and polyurethane color blends for 8 major client projects, matching specifications with a spectrophotometer to ensure a 100% color alignment rate.
• Rebuilt 4 industrial spray booths and ventilation systems during scheduled downtime, decreasing average paint cure times by 15 minutes per batch through optimized airflow filters.

Refinishing Technician — Vanguard Refinishing Solutions

Columbus, OH | August 2021 – May 2024

• Prepared 350+ vehicle panels and structural surfaces through abrasive blasting, sanding, and masking, reducing post-coat surface defects by 24% over a 12-month period.
• Operated dual-action sanders and spray guns to apply basecoats and clearcoats on 120+ client vehicles, maintaining a 96% first-time approval rate from senior shop inspectors.
• Managed hazardous waste disposal and VOC monitoring logs in compliance with EPA and OSHA standards, tracking 15 gallons of chemical waste weekly with 0 regulatory infractions.
• Inspected finished surfaces using paint depth gauges to verify compliance with manufacturer specifications, reducing product rework rates by 19% across all assigned service bays.

Liquid coating application, Surface preparation, Abrasive blasting, Color matching, Spectrophotometry, Epoxy and polyurethane coatings, Electrostatic spray systems, Airless paint sprayers, Paint thickness gauges, Hazardous waste management, OSHA compliance, EPA regulations, VOC tracking, Preventative maintenance, Safety compliance

Aerospace Component Coating Project

Role: Lead Paint Applicator

Tools: Electrostatic Spray Guns, Paint Thickness Gauges, Spectrophotometer

Managed the liquid coating of 120 aerospace parts, maintaining a dry film thickness variation of under 5% and completing the project 4 days ahead of schedule.

Custom Fleet Refinishing Initiative

Role: Apprentice Refinish Technician

Tools: HVLP Spray Guns, Spectrophotometer, Dual-Action Sanders

Prepared and painted a fleet of 25 commercial delivery vans, reducing average turnaround time by 18 hours per vehicle and achieving 100% color match accuracy.

• AMPP Coating Application Specialist (CAS) Level 2 (2023)
• ASE B2 Painting and Refinishing Certification (2022)
• OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety Certification (2021)

• Familiar with EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) Area Source Rule (6H)
• Active member of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
• Available for weekend and overtime shifts