Painter Laborer resume example

• Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
• Measured dimensions of finished pieces for conformance to specifications.
• Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators and ground workers.
• Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
• Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.
• Operated equipment such as fork trucks and skidders.
• Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
• Updated logs and reported on job progress.
• Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
• Managed loading and unloading of routine shipments, maintaining organized and secure materials to minimize damage.
• Constructed and broke down temporary retaining walls and scaffolding to support project needs.
• Obtained permits and organized supplies for each job.
• Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.
• Reviewed blueprints and job specifications to plan completion and estimate project costs.
• Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
• Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
• Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
• Performed maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.
• Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
• Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools.
• Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
• Maintained strong background in plumbing, carpentry, painting and plastering to assist with various construction projects.
• Removed imperfections and applied chemical solutions to treat materials and achieve smooth finishes.
• Completed paving roads, hauling materials and digging ditches.
• Directed traffic away from hazardous locations to protect team members and general public.
• Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
• Produced parts and assemblies quickly and efficiently within tolerances.
• Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
• Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
• Read and understood orders to accurately measure, cut and lay out needed materials.
• Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
• Learned basic carpentry, painting and plastering.
• Prepared and cleaned surfaces for rebuilding purposes by removing damaged tiles, bricks and mortar.

• Selected premixed paints or mixed required portions of pigment, oil and thinning and drying substances to prepare paint to match specified colors.
• Used brushes, spray guns and paint rollers to paint surfaces.
• Calculated amounts of required materials and approximate time to complete each project to estimate project costs.
• Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders and steel wool to smooth surfaces.
• Used sandpaper to scrape walls and other surfaces to remove old paint.
• Met with clients to discuss color and finish options and other design details.
• Read blueprints and instructions and examined surfaces to determine kind and amount of work necessary for each project.
• Managed daily operations by scheduling and coordinating appointments, assisting customers in selecting and matching colors and preparing invoices and bank deposits.
• Covered surfaces and furnishings with cloth and plastic to protect from paint drops.
• Removed fixtures such as pictures, doorknobs, lamps and electric switch covers prior to painting.
• Used putty knives and caulking guns to fill cracks, holes and joints with plaster, putty and caulk.
• Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
• Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
• Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.

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• Applied caulk, putty and plaster to walls using correct techniques to achieve professional finishes.
• Achieved optimal adherence by washing, treating and sanding surfaces.
• Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
• Applied paint with cloth, brush, sponge and fingers to create special effects.
• Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
• Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
• Trained new staff on initial setup routines and continual work monitoring procedures.
• Interacted with clients to report progress and verify timetable for completed work.