Hi, I’m
Nqobani (Nigel) Tshuma
Painter
Townsville,QLD
Summary
Proficient Painter bringing 18 years of experience building maintenance and construction positions. Expert in preparing surfaces, dry sandblasting and vapour blasting,paint application at required microns and creating made-to-order finishes. Dedicated to providing flawless final results on all varieties of surfaces.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Pro Coat Queensland Mt Isa , Queensland
Blaster and Painter
06.2023 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Prepped through blasting and paint as to requirements of mine equipment.
- Followed job specifications from office job cards.
- Monitoring microns during applications to achieve requirements within specified time frames.
- Used forklifts to set up new jobs and arrange finished jobs for pick ups.
- Communicated with clients as to job specifications and time frames and also during pick-ups.
Y2K Coatings Ltd Auckland
Painter
01.2017 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Completed diverse repairs on commercial and industrial buildings and equipment.
- Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding or using water or abrasive blasting.
- Prepped,applied and repaired fireproof(intumescents) paints in workshops and on-site on structural steel.
- Smoothed surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers,bristle blasters or sanding machines.
- Operated airless and conventional spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.
- Documented QAs on wet and dry using wet film thickness gauges plus DFTs
- Mixed and applied paints, varnishes and sealants to promote lasting finish.
- Documented progress and provided estimated completion time for clients.
- Cleaned and properly stored paint equipment and supplies at end of each workday.
- Performed minor repairs, such as caulking windowsills, before painting them.
- Applied paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns, or other equipment.
- Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work and estimate materials for each job.
- Directed Y2K Coatings Ltd for 6 years.
- Started Painting in 2005 till to-date.
Topcoat Specialist Coatings Auckland
Industrial Spray Painter
01.2012 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Performed series of surface preparation techniques to maximize paint durability.
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Followed written instructions/product datasheets closely when mixing paints or thinning them for spraying purposes.
- Prepared surfaces by removing imperfections, applying rust-resistant undercoats and sealing seams.
- Sandblasted surfaces according to specifications and applied paints both by conventional and airless spray units.
JHLAuckland
Industrial Spray Painter
12.2010 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Performed series of surface preparation techniques to maximize paint durability.Sandblast plus sanding with hand tools,sanders etc.
- Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
- Followed written instructions closely when mixing paints or thinning them for spraying purposes.
- Used gas detectors around LPG and other gas tanks.
- Did confined space work (working inside tanks).
Program Maintenance Services Auckland
Painter
01.2005 - 01.2010
Job overview
- Completed diverse repairs on commercial and residential buildings and equipment.
- Mixed paints and solutions and monitored consistencies.
- Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
- Propped and painted Interiors plus Exteriors and Decks on residential and commercial buildings.
Education
Gwanda Secondary School Zimbabwe
High School Diploma
12-1996
Skills
- Quote and price jobs
- Provide specifications and job procedures from start to finish professionally
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Finishing Techniques
- Talk to clients,schedule
- EWP licence
- Queensland and NZ Driver's license
- White card
Timeline
Blaster and Painter
Pro Coat Queensland
06.2023 - 10.2023
Painter
Y2K Coatings Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2023
Industrial Spray Painter
Topcoat Specialist Coatings
01.2012 - 01.2016
Industrial Spray Painter
JHL
12.2010 - 12.2012
Painter
Program Maintenance Services
01.2005 - 01.2010
Gwanda Secondary School
High School Diploma
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