John (Sean) Patrick Galvin
Shannon,Ireland
Summary
Driven to succeed in all aspects of my life. Responsible Spray Painter always ready to work and looking for ways to go above and beyond job requirements to contribute to team and job success. Safety-oriented and organised with strong focus on quality and speed. Desiring to bring 30 years of related experience to new job with chance for long-term employment.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Level 3 Aircraft Spray Painter
International Aerospace Coatings
Shannon, Clare
12.2021 - Current
- Spray Painting, Composite Repair, Polishing, Coating Inspection
- Livery Application
- Spot repairs.
- Sealant Application
- Completed work by using scissor lifts, man lifts and forklift trucks to move people and materials.
- Kept work areas clean, tidy and hazard-free, maintaining high standard of housekeeping.
- Applied polishing techniques to smoothen surfaces and guarantee meticulous finish.
- Followed PPE maintenance routines to keep in full working order.
- Inspected paint for quality and conformance to specifications to increase client satisfaction.
- Restored original appearance of damaged items by touching up defective areas.
- Managed own workload to complete tasks within deadlines.
- Completed masking, stencilling and similar activities.
- Used colour matching techniques for discrete updates to paintwork.
- Applied varnish and other protective coatings for long-lasting finish.
- Spotted imperfections in surfaces and performed corrective action.
Spray Painter/Shot Blaster - Farm Worker
Paal Henning Farstad
Ålesund, Norway
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Daily operation of Dairy Farm including repair and maintenance of machinery
- Construction of new calving shed including manufacture of concrete slats
- Duties included welding and painting
- Drilling & Blasting (Dynamite).
- Operated high-pressure jet systems to clean metal for painting.
- Used tools such as needle guns, surface grinders and wire wheels to prepare painted and unpainted surfaces for coats of paint.
Farm Worker
Home Farm
Co. Clare
09.2017 - 05.2021
- Returned to the family farm.
- Operated agricultural machinery safely and responsibly.
- Assisted with farm upkeep by completing repairs to building, equipment and fencing.
Spray Painter and Fabrication Supervisor
Daktronics Ireland
, Clare
01.1998 - 09.2017
- Manufacturers of digital displays focused mainly on the rail and bus markets.
- Used tools such as needle guns, surface grinders and wire wheels to prepare painted and unpainted surfaces for coats of paint.
- Used tools and equipment to successfully repair and finish items before spraying.
- Inspected paint for quality and conformance to specifications to increase client satisfaction.
- Investigated quality, safety and productivity issues, implementing corrective action to prevent recurrence.
Lead Painter
Vitalograph Ireland
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Painting and Powder Coating of Medical Device components.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Spray Painter & Panel Beater
Loughville Motors
, Clare
01.1992 - 12.1993
- Used tools such as needle guns, surface grinders and wire wheels to prepare painted and unpainted surfaces for coats of paint.
- Mixed and applied paint, constantly verifying colour codes met customer requirements.
- Used tools and equipment to successfully repair and finish items before spraying.
Panel Beater and Spray Painter
T. Sheils & Co. Ltd
, Clare
09.1988 - 12.1991
- Prepared vehicles for painting, removing existing paint and corrosion to ensure optimal result.
- Performed final finishing and polishing to achieve meticulous appearance of finished vehicles.
- Used jig alignment equipment to perform repair.
- Hammered out and smoothed dents in bodywork with care and precision.
- Removed damaged panels and parts for replacement or repair.
Education
Higher Diploma in Management, Level 6 Degree - Management
University of Limerick
Limerick 09.2015 - 06.2016
Skills
- Spray Painting
- Car Painting
- Aircraft Painting
- Panel Beating
- Polishing techniques
- Sealant Application
- Quality Control
- Workplace safety
- Process documentation
- Measurements and calculations
- Precision spraying
- Coaching
- Assist and encourage employees with personal development
- Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing
- Worked with Lean Team members to drive forward efficiency and continuous improvement through analysis of KPI's
- Planning
- Scheduling of production and staff Also involved in strategic planning for the future
- Computer skills:
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Fujitsu Glovia (Sales & Operations Planning software)
Affiliations
- Nature Lover. Being from a farming background, I spend much of my free time walking and hiking.
- Travelling the world and experiencing other cultures.
Certification
MEWP Licence (Articulated Boom and Scissors Lift)
Forklift Licence
PPG Aircraft Sealant Course
Languages
English
Native
Norwegian
Beginner
Spanish
Beginner
Accomplishments
- Achieved Level 3 Aircraft Painter and assumed the role of Team Leader in current position at International Aerospace Coatings.
- Successfully conducted training for two groups last year, including one from our IAC facility in Spain and another from the Royal Airforce of Oman. Both training courses spanned over three-month periods, and I took great pride in their success.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Level 3 Aircraft Spray Painter
International Aerospace Coatings
12.2021 - Current
Spray Painter/Shot Blaster - Farm Worker
Paal Henning Farstad
06.2021 - 12.2021
Farm Worker
Home Farm
09.2017 - 05.2021
Higher Diploma in Management, Level 6 Degree - Management
University of Limerick
09.2015 - 06.2016
Spray Painter and Fabrication Supervisor
Daktronics Ireland
01.1998 - 09.2017
Lead Painter
Vitalograph Ireland
01.1994 - 01.1998
Spray Painter & Panel Beater
Loughville Motors
01.1992 - 12.1993
Panel Beater and Spray Painter
T. Sheils & Co. Ltd
09.1988 - 12.1991
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