Thomas Samaras
Shellharbour,NSW
Summary
Currently employed as a Paint line Operator at Blue scope steel, Monitoring and operating conditions and controls to verify the line tension and drive systems are operating properly. Reliable for inspection of quality in coils, safely cutting and discharging. Eager to secure an entry-level plant operator position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paintline Operator
Bluescope Steel
05.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the overall operation of the exit section of the paint line, including speed, steering and tension adjustments. Monitors the operating conditions to verify that line tension and drive systems are operating properly.
- Responsible for inspection of the strip surface through the entire exit section of the paint line identification of defective product. This includes determining whether a condition is evolving from the incoming material or being created by the paint line process.
- Responsible for safely cutting and discharging finished coils from the exit section of the paint line.
- Communicate daily with internal personnel from Maintenance, Operations and Quality Control to help resolve any problems and help achieve company goals.
- Prime and Paint steel to coils to color assigned, find correct viscosity levels and use of colours
- Checking the width and gauge of the steel coil to see if the product is correct as to whats assigned to the schedule
Professional Painter
Dane Blight Painting And Decorating
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Selected premixed paints or mixed required portions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
- Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
- Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
- Repainted entire apartments after residents moved out.
- Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start.
Painter's Apprentice
Coast To Coast Painting Services
02.2017 - 01.2021
- Coordinated and completed ongoing routine painting of exterior and interior of properties.
- Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Prepared surfaces for remodeling in residential and commercial properties.
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
- Cleaned and smoothed all surfaces prior to painting.
Performed repairs to defects in walls by patching holes and scrapes prior at project start. - Smoothed and finished surfaces on walls, trim and cabinetry.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings protect them from chemicals and paint.
- Chose correct brushes and materials for jobs and purchased from vendors.
- Repainted entire apartments after residents moved out.
Education
High School Diploma
Current Driver’s License C Class
White Card
AH- RIIMP0337E – Conduct Articulated Haul Truck
Licence To Operate A Forklift Truck
IWP Training 08.2022
Mines Rescue Generic Underground Induction
02.2022
Certificate III in Painting And Decorating
02.2021
Skills
- Communication
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Synergy
- Schedule reading
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Overhead Crane Operator Training
- Plant Safety
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Paintline Operator
Bluescope Steel
05.2022 - Current
Professional Painter
Dane Blight Painting And Decorating
02.2021 - 05.2022
Painter's Apprentice
Coast To Coast Painting Services
02.2017 - 01.2021
High School Diploma
Current Driver’s License C Class
White Card
AH- RIIMP0337E – Conduct Articulated Haul Truck
Licence To Operate A Forklift Truck
Mines Rescue Generic Underground Induction
Certificate III in Painting And Decorating