Graeme SANDERS
Taihape,MWT
Summary
Talented Painter experienced in residential and commercial painting from applying paints, solvents and sealants to performing minor maintenance and repairs. Skilled Painter with eye for detail and efficient approach. Offering 30 years of experience in painting and repair work.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter
Tweeddale Contracting
Waiouru Military Camp, MWT
06.2012 - Current
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Evaluated completed work for quality and adherence to standards and client requirements.
Painter
Transfield Services
Waiouru Military Camp, MWT
09.2007 - 06.2012
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
- Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
Spray Painter
Klassic Kitchens
Wairau Road North Shore Auckland
01.1991 - 08.2007
- Used proper PPE and safety protocols for personal health and safety of other staff.
- Buffed and finished surfaces after painting to complete product finish.
- Sanded and removed blemishes, dents and other imperfections on painting surfaces.
- Spray painted surfaces with airless, conventional and High Volume Low Pressure equipment.
- Mixed paint colors and appropriate chemicals to complete projects.
- Cleaned and prepared equipment necessary for projects.
- Wore proper respiratory and safety equipment at all times.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for paint application with exacting accuracy.
- Created specific color shades by mixing pre-existing shades to meet customer desired colors.
- Operated electric and pneumatic power tools such as scalers, angle grinders and wire wheels.
- Maintained knowledge of equipment necessary to complete jobs, acquiring new skills and techniques.
- Completed projects with attention to strict respiratory health standards to avoid [Type] accidents.
Education
No Degree -
Rangitoto College
Browns Bay, NZSkills
- Hand and Power Tools
- Computer Literacy
- High-End Residential Work
- Mold Eradication Techniques
- Time Management
- Sprayer Use
- Blast and Paint Equipment Servicing
- Bid Proposals Review and Approval
- Industrial and Commercial Painting
- Exterior Painting
- Safety Awareness
Timeline
Painter
Tweeddale Contracting
06.2012 - Current
Painter
Transfield Services
09.2007 - 06.2012
Spray Painter
Klassic Kitchens
01.1991 - 08.2007
No Degree -
Rangitoto College