Richard Tashon
Salisbury,SA
Summary
Automotive Spray Painter with extensive experience at Varricchio's Crash Repairs, specializing in paint mixing and color matching. Demonstrated success in achieving flawless finishes while leading teams and coordinating bodywork repairs. Committed to high standards and continuous improvement through the latest paint technologies to enhance workshop efficiency. Seeking new opportunities at Lai Group to leverage skills in a dynamic environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Spray Painter
Varricchoio's Crash Repairs
Adelaide, South Australia
05.2010 - Current
- Mixed paint colors to match specifications and ensure high-quality finishes.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, cleaning, and masking areas.
- Inspected finished work for quality assurance and adherence to standards.
- Sprayed multiple layers of topcoat paints on vehicles in order to achieve desired finish.
- Tested colors on test panels before applying them to actual vehicle components.
- Assisted other technicians with complex tasks when needed throughout the day.
- Prepared vehicles for painting by masking, sanding and cleaning surfaces.
- Mixed paint to achieve desired color and consistency according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Colour matching, painting and polishing vehicles of all makes and models.
- Maintenance of paint shop, including operating and maintaining spray booth.
- Constantly staying up to date with the latest paint technologies.
- Liaising with panel shop to ensure effective workflow of workshop.
Education
Industrial Automation
Certificate III Automative Refinishing Technology
South Australia01-2014
Skills
- Paint mixing
- Spray application
- Color matching
- Time management
- Bodywork repair coordination
- Spray gun maintenance
- Airbrushing techniques
- Clear coat application
- Leadership qualities
- Repairing wall surfaces
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Automotive Spray Painter
Varricchoio's Crash Repairs
05.2010 - Current
Industrial Automation
Certificate III Automative Refinishing Technology
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