DaJuan Houston
Pacoima
Summary
Successful Lead Painter willing to train others and give precise, clear instructions for what needs to be accomplished. Dedicated employee with a successful track record of meeting deadlines and tight budgets. Ready for a new position where attention to detail can be utilized. Experienced in all types of paint thickness, paint/primers, dry lube, sermetel, Boeing paint primers 707/17925/1079, bms 10-11 mcdonnell douglas, flat, gloss, 23377 yellow and much more. Skilled with hvlp guns as well with isoscope thickness gauges. Very strong attention to detail
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Aerospace Painter Sprayer
Sunvair
Valencia
09.2023 - 06.2026
- Prepared surfaces by sanding and priming for paint application.
- Applied various paint finishes using brushes, rollers, and sprayers.
- Mixed paints to achieve desired colors and consistency.
- Assisted in selecting materials based on project specifications and requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to complete painting tasks efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Maintained the paint booth, log books
- Highly skilled in all types of thickness requirements
- Team player/Training
Painter Sprayer Lead
Aerochrome
Van Nuys
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping ,sanding and patching holes.
- Applied Paint with brushes, rollers, spray guns and other equipment.
- Cleaned up job sites after completion of projects.
- Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as cracking, blistering or fading
Lead Painter
Crane Aerospace
Burbank
11.2016 - 05.2020
- Prepared surfaces for painting by washing, scraping, sanding and patching holes.
- Assigned task to subordinate painters and monitored their work in progress.
- Inspected completed jobs for quality and assurance purposes.
- Applied primer, paint to given parts.
Team Lead Painter
Aero Chrome
Van Nuys
09.2008 - 11.2015
- Ran the paint masking, painting attention to detail, ordered paint supplies and helped others
- Applied primers and sealers to prepare new surfaces for painting.
- Ensured that the team met all safety regulations while working on painting projects.
- Maintained records of supplies, tools and materials used for painting jobs
- Ordered paint supplies as needed to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Coordinated with other tradespeople to ensure smooth job progress and completion
- Developed strategies for improving workflow and productivity among the team members.
- Inspected completed work before final delivery to ensure highest standards were met.
Education
GED -
Grant High School
Van Nuys, CASkills
- Reading blueprints
- Paint mixing
- Touch up masking
- Team player
- Project Deadlines
- Crew oversight
- Team Supervision
- Spray gun operation
- Painting techniques
- Attention to detail
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Aerospace Painter Sprayer
Sunvair
09.2023 - 06.2026
Painter Sprayer Lead
Aerochrome
11.2021 - 07.2023
Lead Painter
Crane Aerospace
11.2016 - 05.2020
Team Lead Painter
Aero Chrome
09.2008 - 11.2015
GED -
Grant High School