Kasandra Fortier
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Precision-focused Coating Applicator with specialized skills in surface preparation, application techniques, and finishing processes. Known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing tasks to meet project timelines. Brings valuable soft skills such as teamwork, problem-solving abilities, communication, and adaptability to work environments, ensuring quality outcomes in every task undertaken.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Coating Applicator/Preparation Foreman
Jetstream Contracting
Edmonton, Alberta
01.2015 - 01.2025
- Highly skilled industrial painter with over 10 years of experience in surface preparation and a shop environment, 2 years of airless spray coating, and 5 years of specialized painting applications. Demonstrates expertise in confined space projects, quality control, and holiday testing for industrial equipment such as engines, propane tankers, and rig masts. Adept at paint mixing, tool maintenance, and employee training, ensuring high-quality finishes and efficient operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harry Ainlay
Edmonton, AB06-2014
Skills
- Applied airless spray coatings, including Hempel 15500, in various confined spaces
- Specialized in Endura and Cloverdale epoxy and oil-based coatings for a variety of industrial applications
- Performed holiday testing to detect coating defects, ensuring compliance with industry standards
- Conducted quality control checks on painted surfaces to ensure proper thickness, uniformity, and adherence to specifications
- Painted and primed engines, propane tankers, rig masts and more with precision and efficiency
- Mixed paints, prepared paint pumps, and maintained a clean and organized workspace
- Assembled and disassembled tanker tanker truck components with meticulous attention to detail requiring a general knowledge of power tools
- Trained new employees in safety protocols, equipment handling, surface preparation and painting techniques
- Managed shop maintenance and managed inventory of tools and power equipment
- Surface preparation: sanding, masking, cleaning, and compressed air usage
- Quality Control: Conducted thorough inspections, including holiday testing and adherence to thickness specifications and inspecting coatings for cosmetic and possible future fail defects
- Equipment knowledge: paint pump setup, paint mixing, and shop maintenance
- Training & leadership: Experienced in mentoring new employees and enforcing safety standards
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
- Successful side business breeding large snakes
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Industrial Coating Applicator/Preparation Foreman
Jetstream Contracting
01.2015 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Harry Ainlay
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