James Farris
Mountainhome
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Auto Body Painter
BME Fire
Boise
11.2024 - Current
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding and cleaning vehicles.
- Mixed paint colors according to specifications and standards.
- Applied primer and paint using spray guns and brushes.
- Ensured proper ventilation to maintain a safe work environment.
- Maintained tools and equipment in clean, working condition.
- Assisted senior painters with complex repair tasks on vehicles.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents during painting processes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Organized inventory of paints, primers, coatings, solvents and other supplies used in the auto body painting process.
- Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance.
- Polished finished product to remove imperfections and prepare for delivery.
- Masked off areas of vehicles that were not intended to be painted.
- Repaired dents, scratches and other blemishes in preparation for painting process.
- Cleaned up work area after completion of each job to maintain a safe working environment.
- Maintained knowledge of current industry trends related to auto body painting techniques.
- Applied primers, sealers, base coats and clear coats to vehicle surfaces using spray guns.
- Used sandpaper and other abrasive materials to smooth out surface imperfections prior to painting process.
- Kept machinery in good working order by completing thorough disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of sprayers and other power equipment.
- Removed rust from metal components before applying primer or paint.
- Sanded, prepared and prepped vehicles for painting process.
- Handled and disposed of hazardous waste carefully to minimize harm to personnel or environmental habitats.
- Followed detailed instructions provided by customers when completing projects according to their specifications.
- Performed minor repairs on body panels as needed prior to painting process.
- Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications.
- Checked air pressure levels on spray guns throughout the day for consistent performance.
- Provided guidance and training support to new team members joining the auto body painting department.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding job progress updates or any issues encountered while performing tasks.
- Ensured all safety guidelines were followed when operating power tools and equipment.
- Utilized specialized tools such as blowtorches, grinders, buffers and drills as needed.
- Made tools such as sprayers, buffers and brushes available prior to start of each paint job.
- Maintained painting and coating, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment.
- Ensured that all tools were properly stored after use in order to maintain a safe working environment.
- Monitored paint flow rate during application process for optimal results.
- Assisted in mixing colors according to customer specifications and preferences.
- Used chemicals and solvents to clean equipment after paint applications.
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Filled hoppers and reservoirs with coating and painting materials according to project specifications.
- Delivered work orders and clear instructions to painting team to prepare for each shift.
Auto Body Painter
Earl Scheib paint and body
Bakersfield
03.2019 - 10.2024
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding and cleaning vehicles.
- Mixed paint colors according to specifications and standards.
- Applied primer and paint using spray guns and brushes.
- Applied paint and finishes to auto body surfaces, ensuring a smooth and durable finish.
- Ensured proper ventilation to maintain a safe work environment.
- Maintained tools and equipment in clean, working condition.
- Assisted senior painters with complex repair tasks on vehicles.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents during painting processes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Organized inventory of paints, primers, coatings, solvents and other supplies used in the auto body painting process.
- Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance.
- Polished finished product to remove imperfections and prepare for delivery.
- Masked off areas of vehicles that were not intended to be painted.
- Repaired dents, scratches and other blemishes in preparation for painting process.
- Cleaned up work area after completion of each job to maintain a safe working environment.
- Maintained knowledge of current industry trends related to auto body painting techniques.
- Applied primers, sealers, base coats and clear coats to vehicle surfaces using spray guns.
- Used sandpaper and other abrasive materials to smooth out surface imperfections prior to painting process.
- Kept machinery in good working order by completing thorough disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of sprayers and other power equipment.
- Removed rust from metal components before applying primer or paint.
- Sanded, prepared and prepped vehicles for painting process.
- Handled and disposed of hazardous waste carefully to minimize harm to personnel or environmental habitats.
- Followed detailed instructions provided by customers when completing projects according to their specifications.
- Performed minor repairs on body panels as needed prior to painting process.
- Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications.
- Checked air pressure levels on spray guns throughout the day for consistent performance.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding job progress updates or any issues encountered while performing tasks.
- Provided guidance and training support to new team members joining the auto body painting department.
- Ensured all safety guidelines were followed when operating power tools and equipment.
- Utilized specialized tools such as blowtorches, grinders, buffers and drills as needed.
- Made tools such as sprayers, buffers and brushes available prior to start of each paint job.
- Maintained painting and coating, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment.
- Ensured that all tools were properly stored after use in order to maintain a safe working environment.
- Monitored paint flow rate during application process for optimal results.
- Used chemicals and solvents to clean equipment after paint applications.
- Assisted in mixing colors according to customer specifications and preferences.
- Reported daily job updates to supervisors, including whether workers had completed tasks on time.
- Filled hoppers and reservoirs with coating and painting materials according to project specifications.
Education
Auto Body - Auto Body
Universal Technical Institute
01.2018 - 09.2018
Timeline
Auto Body Painter
BME Fire
11.2024 - Current
Auto Body Painter
Earl Scheib paint and body
03.2019 - 10.2024
Auto Body - Auto Body
Universal Technical Institute
01.2018 - 09.2018