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Ben Rodbard

Ben Rodbard

Buntingford,Hertfordshire

Summary

Friendly, dependable and hard working paint technician with almost thirty one years experience in a lot of sectors including the motor trade, rail, industrial, furniture, aerospace and marine. I have a good eye for detail with good communication skills I'm punctual and equally comfortable working independently or within a team. I am fully versed with most 2pac coatings, both PU's, polyesters and acid cats, solid colours, base coats and lacquers and have experience with single stage coatings, pre-cats (furniture) teflon, flurolon, greblon, xylan, xylar and xylax I also have some previous experience with powder coating. due to my experience within the motor trade, rail and aero nautical sectors I have good masking skills and extensive experience with 2pac fillers and I am very competent at shaping and polishing.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Paint technician

Bernhard and Company Ltd
Haverhill, Suffolk
07.2023 - Current

Supervisory role managing the day to day operations in the paint shop including the preparation and spray application of primers and top coats to all products.

  • Cleaned painting equipment promptly to maintain good condition.
  • Fixed minor scratches to re-capture original aesthetic.
  • Kept records of work progress and coordinated activities with team members.
  • Checked paint consistency to prevent build-ups, lumps and gaps.
  • Spotted imperfections in surfaces and performed corrective action.
  • Wore appropriate protective gear when working with spray paints and varnishes.
  • Selected spraying pressure to achieve desired effect.
  • Sanded material between coats to achieve smooth and even finish.
  • Removed grease, dirt or rust to avoid imperfections in final surfaces.
  • Used hand-spraying device to paint surfaces.
  • Managed teams by overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.

Paint prepper

I.M.T Aviation Ltd
Saffron Walden, Essex
05.2023 - 07.2023

The preparation and cleaning of associated parts for commercial airliners in order to get them ready for the paint sprayers.

Paint technician

Govia Thameslink Railway
Hornsey, Haringey
09.2021 - 04.2023

A short term contract position doing re-furbishment to rolling stock. Including the preparation and spray application to interior parts.

  • Prepared surfaces for coating to achieve polished final look.
  • Removed grease, dirt or rust to avoid imperfections in final surfaces.
  • Used hand-spraying device to paint surfaces.
  • Wore appropriate protective gear when working with spray paints and varnishes.
  • Fixed minor scratches to re-capture original aesthetic.
  • Cleaned painting equipment promptly to maintain good condition.

Education

City + Guilds data communications and networking - Information and technology

Hertford Regional College, Turnford
Broxbourne, Hertfordshire
09/2000 - 03/2001

City + Guilds PC support levels 1-3 - Information and Technology

Hertford Regional College, Turnford
Broxbourne, Hertfordshire
09/1998 - 09/1999

City + Guilds Photography (Y.T.S program) - Photography

Hertford Regional College
Ware
09/1990 - 03/1993

Skills

  • Equipment operations
  • Workplace safety
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Quality Control
  • Time management
  • Communication skills

Affiliations

  • Music, most genres although favourites are prog rock, grunge and electronica.
  • Playing guitar, I have quite a collection now.
  • Reading, mainly sci-fi but I also enjoy a good espionage thriller.
  • Motorcycles, I'm in the process of amassing a collection.
  • Walking, I love being outdoors when the weather permits
  • National Trust member, I love to visit old towns and manor houses and museums.

Timeline

Paint technician

Bernhard and Company Ltd
07.2023 - Current

Paint prepper

I.M.T Aviation Ltd
05.2023 - 07.2023

Paint technician

Govia Thameslink Railway
09.2021 - 04.2023

City + Guilds data communications and networking - Information and technology

Hertford Regional College, Turnford
09/2000 - 03/2001

City + Guilds PC support levels 1-3 - Information and Technology

Hertford Regional College, Turnford
09/1998 - 09/1999

City + Guilds Photography (Y.T.S program) - Photography

Hertford Regional College
09/1990 - 03/1993
Ben Rodbard