Octavio Chavez

SANBERNARDINO

Summary

Automotive Painter with 12 years of collision repair experience delivering high-quality OEM finishes in high-production environments. Skilled in complete refinish operations including surface preparation, masking, color matching, blending, and final cut-and-buff. Experienced with Spies Hecker paint systems and advanced spray gun setup for consistent results and material efficiency. I-CAR certified and committed to quality, safety, and meeting production deadlines.

Overview

years of professional experience

2018

years of post-secondary education

Work History

Automotive Spray Painter

Caliber Collision

SANBERNARDINO

06.2018 - Current

Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, cleaning, and masking as needed.
Applied paint using spray guns, ensuring even coverage and finish quality.
Mixed paint colors to match specifications and achieve desired results.
Perform full refinished operations, including final prep, masking base-coat and clear-coat applications using spies Hector paint system
Match and blended colors to OEM standards for seamless panel repairs
Cut color, sand, and buff vehicles to achieve high gloss defect free finish
Set up and adjust spray equipment to maximize material efficiency and reduce waste
Maintain production pace to meet daily and weekly delivery
Follow OSHA and shop safety standards while maintaining a clean work area

Prep Technician /Vehicle Cleaner and Buffer

USA Collision Center

San Bernardino

01.2014 - 07.2018

Operated buffers to prepare surfaces for painting and refinishing.
Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean work environment.
Inspected vehicles for imperfections before buffing and polishing.
Performed color, sanding, polishing and buffing to remove the defects and improve finish quality
Corrected runs , dirt and orange peel to meet OEM appearance standards.
Inspected painted surfaces and completed final finishing. Prior to delivery
Marine’s and operated buffing and polishing equipment
Supported painters and production team to maintain workflow and meet deadlines.

Education

Options For Youth

San Bernardino, CA

Skills

Basecoat and clear coat application (Spies Hecker) Color matching and panel blending Complete refinish process (prep to final polish) Surface preparation: sanding, feather edging, priming, masking Color sanding, wet sanding, and high-speed buffing Spray gun setup and maintenance (SATA / HVLP / RP) Material efficiency and waste reduction Defect correction (runs, dirt nibs, orange peel) Waterborne system experience OSHA safety and clean shop practices High-production workflow and time management

Certification

I-CAR Certifi

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