Summary
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Work History
Education
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Gregory Byrd

Moss Point

Summary

Dynamic Journeyman Painter with extensive experience and, excelling in surface preparation and abrasive blasting. Recognized for enhancing safety compliance and operational efficiency while expertly applying paint using airless spray equipment. A proactive team player committed to delivering high-quality results and maintaining equipment for optimal performance.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Journeyman Painter/Certified Blaster

Alabama Painting Inc.
Muscle Shoals
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
  • Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding or using water or abrasive blasting.
  • Covered floors before prepping, priming and painting walls and ceilings to protect them from chemicals and paint.
  • Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
  • Proper safety measures were ensured when handling hazardous materials such as solvents or paint thinners.

Journeyman Painter/Industrial Sand Blaster

CCI Industrial Services
Anchorage
07.2024 - 01.2025

Operated various machinery and tools with a focus on safety and efficiency.

  • Adhered to company safety regulations to maintain compliance.

Collaborated in team environments to enhance workplace productivity.

Performed daily maintenance on all equipment to ensure optimal performance.

  • Prepared surfaces through cleaning before dry ice blasting,and sandblasting.
  • Utilized different abrasives such as aluminum oxide, steel shot, glass beads, dry ice and walnut shells.
  • Conducted regular inspections of blasting machines to verify proper functionality.

Journeyman Painter/Industrial Sand Blaster

Hartman Walsh Industrial Services
Oak Ridge
05.2022 - 06.2024

Operated various tools including brushes, rollers, spray guns, and airless sprayers.

  • Monitored paint supplies, placing orders and ensuring safe disposal of old paint.
  • Removed old finishes through stripping, sanding, or abrasive blasting techniques.

Utilized power and hand tools with a focus on safety and effectiveness.

  • Trained personnel in proper operation of sandblast equipment for improved efficiency.

Journeyman Painter/Certified Blaster

Champion Painting Specialty Services
St. Marys
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Washed and treated surfaces with oil, turpentine or other preparations.
  • Operated airless spray equipment and motorized lifts.
  • Safely operated equipment to set up and prepare area for blasting.
  • Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
  • Removed old finishes by stripping, sanding or using water or abrasive blasting.

Journeyman Painter/Blaster Painter

Williams Specialty Service (Plant Vogtle 3&4}
Waynesboro
02.2019 - 12.2020
  • Prepare and power tool the steel structure to an SP-11 profile.
  • Cleaned and smoothed surfaces prior to painting.
  • Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
  • Ensured adherence to safety regulations while using hazardous chemicals.
  • Loaded and unloaded items into blasting machines according to project specifications.
  • Used various types of abrasives including glass beads, aluminum oxide, and garnet sand.
  • Inspected painted surfaces for defects such as blisters, runs, and sags.

Education

Associates - Electrical Tech.

MGCCC
Gautier, MS
05-2003

Skills

  • Surface preparation
  • Abrasive blasting
  • Paint application
  • Airless spray operation
  • Power tool operation
  • Hydro, cold jet dry ice blasting and sandblasting
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment maintenance

Certification

  • SSPC Certified Abrasive Blaster- NozzleC7
  • Confined Space
  • T.W.I.C card
  • OSHA 10 construction

Timeline

Journeyman Painter/Certified Blaster

Alabama Painting Inc.
02.2025 - 04.2025

Journeyman Painter/Industrial Sand Blaster

CCI Industrial Services
07.2024 - 01.2025

Journeyman Painter/Industrial Sand Blaster

Hartman Walsh Industrial Services
05.2022 - 06.2024

Journeyman Painter/Certified Blaster

Champion Painting Specialty Services
01.2021 - 03.2022

Journeyman Painter/Blaster Painter

Williams Specialty Service (Plant Vogtle 3&4}
02.2019 - 12.2020

Associates - Electrical Tech.

MGCCC
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