Richard LaDuke
Moncks Corner
Summary
Meticulous Aircraft Painter skilled in surface preparation, quality inspection, and team collaboration. Committed to maintaining high standards in safety and craftsmanship while training new hires to enhance overall team performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Painter
Boeing
North Charleston
05.2017 - Current
- Prepared surfaces for painting using sanders and scrapers.
- Applied primer and paint using spray guns and brushes.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure optimal performance.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent hazards during painting tasks.
- Inspected finished surfaces for quality and adherence to standards.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely project completion.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment.
- Trained new hires on painting techniques and safety practices to enhance team capabilities.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance purposes.
- Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications.
- Handled and disposed of hazardous waste carefully to minimize harm to personnel or environmental habitats.
- Sanded down rough spots on aircraft skin with hand sanders before applying a fresh coat of paint.
- Followed strict safety protocols when handling hazardous chemicals like solvents, thinners and primers.
- Prepared aircraft surfaces for painting by removing dirt, grease and corrosion.
- Assisted in preparing aircraft components for painting by applying masking tape around edges of panels.
- Kept updated records detailing type of paint used, number of coats applied, drying times.
- Inspected painted parts for defects, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Applied primer, sealer and finish coats with spray guns or brushes.
- Collaborated with supervisors to coordinate project timelines.
- Performed touch-up repairs on already painted surfaces due to imperfections or blemishes.
- Used chemicals and solvents to clean equipment after paint applications.
- Monitored equipment to verify proper paint flow, viscosity and coating quality.
- Loaded paint into equipment and adjusted controls to maintain consistent paint flow.
- Operated equipment and made adjustments to settings to achieve proper quality and adherence to requirements.
- Readied vehicles for painting by removing accessories and masking surfaces with tape or paper to protect from paint.
- Delivered work orders and clear instructions to painting team to prepare for each shift.
Aircraft Painter
Dean Baldwin Painting
Peru
03.2012 - 05.2017
- Applied primer and paint using spray guns and brushes.
- Prepared aircraft surfaces for painting by removing contaminants with sanders and scrapers.
- Applied masking tape around edges of aircraft components to ensure clean paint lines.
- Maintained and serviced painting equipment and tools to maximize performance and reliability.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent hazards during painting tasks.
- Inspected finished surfaces for quality and adherence to standards.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance purposes.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production timelines.
Education
General Studies
Rudyard Jr-Sr High
Rudyard, MI06.1985
Skills
- Surface preparation
- Paint application
- Paint consistency monitoring
- Color matching proficiency
- Spray gun operation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Quality inspection
- Quality control standards
- Quality assurance
- Adherence to specifications
- Chemical handling
- Hazardous waste handling
- Equipment maintenance
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Decision-making capacity
- Time management
- Multitasking capacity
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Employee training
- Task delegation
- Clear communication
- Relationship building
- Active listening
- Attention to detail
- Safety protocols
- Quality assurance
- Safety protocols
Timeline
Aircraft Painter
Boeing
05.2017 - Current
Aircraft Painter
Dean Baldwin Painting
03.2012 - 05.2017
General Studies
Rudyard Jr-Sr High