Steven Barnes
Woodstock,ON
Summary
At Axalta, I spearheaded innovative paint mixing techniques, enhancing accuracy and minimizing waste, which led to significant cost savings. My dedication to quality control and a continuous improvement mindset reduced rework rates. Skilled in clear coat application and fostering teamwork, I consistently elevated shop productivity and customer satisfaction through expert automotive paint services.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Paint Technician
Axalta
05.1999 - 01.2025
- Implemented new paint mixing techniques that increased accuracy and reduced wasted materials, leading to cost savings for the company.
- Reduced rework rates by maintaining strict attention to detail during the painting process and thoroughly inspecting finished products.
- Completed jobs efficiently by prioritizing tasks, effectively managing time, and collaborating with team members when needed.
- Contributed to team success by actively participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with others in the department.
- Enhanced paint shop productivity by streamlining work processes and implementing efficient time management techniques.
- Collaborated with other technicians to troubleshoot and diagnose paint-related issues, ensuring consistent results across all projects.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in automotive painting technology.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to new hires or junior staff members, helping them quickly become proficient in their roles as automotive paint technicians.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality automotive paint services and addressing concerns promptly.
- Assisted colleagues in troubleshooting difficult paint applications or complex repairs as needed, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained exceptional work quality standards through rigorous surface preparation, masking, and sanding procedures prior to painting.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by maintaining open communication channels throughout the repair process and addressing any issues that arose promptly.
- Determined paint flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections and viscometers.
Education
Eviromental Technician
Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
Belleville, None04-1995
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Brock University
St. Catharines, None04-1994
Skills
- Clear coat application
- Quality control inspection
- Primer application
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Surface preparation techniques
- Automotive paint application
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal skills
- Visual inspection
- Team building
- Relationship building
- Analytical thinking
- Analytical skills
- Physical stamina
- Troubleshooting
Timeline
Automotive Paint Technician
Axalta
05.1999 - 01.2025
Eviromental Technician
Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Brock University
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