About

WORK EXPERIENCE

INDUSTRIAL SPRAY PAINTER

3 Way Displays 
Chesham 
February 2020 – May 2021

I have been working at 3 Way Displays on a casual basis over the last year as an industrial spray painter. My main responsibilities have been finishing and spray painting while also taking on other tasks around the workshop such as assembly and packing in order to assist with the timely delivery of projects.

  • Finishing and spray painting shop displays made of a variety of materials including wood, MDF, plastic and metal.
  • Experience with using 1K and 2K paints as well as lacquer applied with a gravity feed paint gun.
  • Colour matching and ordering of paint to meet the project specifications.
  • Cleaning and maintaining painting equipment as well as the spray room and extractor.
  • Sanding, filling and other finishing techniques.
  • Working to tight deadlines while maintaining high quality workmanship.
  • Knowledge of workshop health and safety including procedures for maintaining safety in the spray room.

FREELANCE MODEL MAKING

2017 – 2020

Private commissions of original and replica models built in a variety of materials such as EVA foam, plastic and wood.

  • Fabrication and installation of large set pieces.
  • Scale models and miniature detail.
  • Safety props for film and theatre.
  • Basic lighting and electronics.
  • Surface finishing.
  • Paint and weathering effects.
  • Finishing 3D models.
  • Generating patterns and templates.

MODEL MAKING INTERNSHIP

Scales and Models
Bermondsey
January – July 2018

  • Working from a design brief and project specifications.
  • Assisting with 3D printing and laser cutting.
  • Designing in Rhino 3D.
  • Working under instruction as well as using own initiative to complete projects on time and to a high standard.
  • Assisting the team with assembling architectural models.
  • Moulding and casting models.
  • Finishing, painting and assembling 3D models.
  • Spraying and hand painting.
  • Vacuum forming.

KEY SKILLS

  • Paint mixing and application
  • Maintenance of painting equipment
  • Surface finishing
  • Hard and soft model making
  • Concept sketches
  • Templating
  • Hand and power tools
  • 3D printing
  • Laser cutting
  • Moulding and casting