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Jake Mettlach

Republic

Summary

Detail-oriented Automotive Paint Technician with extensive experience at Legendary Autoworks, specializing in high-quality finishes and color matching. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and maintain equipment. Skilled in spray gun operation and committed to continuous improvement, ensuring exceptional results in every project. Making sure every car looks brand new again. Team player dedicated to achieving excellence in automotive paint application. Take pride in my work.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Paint Technician

Legendary Autoworks
Springfield, MO
06.2025 - Current
  • Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, cleaning, and masking to ensure optimal adhesion.
  • Applied primer and base coat using spray guns to achieve high-quality finishes.
  • Assisted in mixing paint products to maintain color accuracy and consistency.
  • Maintained equipment cleanliness and functionality through regular inspections and maintenance.
  • Attention to details

Auto Painter

Hammers Autoworks
Springfield, MO
11.2015 - 06.2025
  • Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, masking, and cleaning to ensure optimal adhesion.
  • Applied high-quality finishes using spray guns and automated paint systems for consistent color matching.
  • Conducted quality inspections of painted vehicles to identify imperfections and ensure compliance with standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes, enhancing overall efficiency in paint application.
  • Primed,prepped,painted and Buffed vehicle's before sending back to body guys for rebuild

Painters Helper

Lackey Bodyshop
Aurora, MO
05.2007 - 06.2015

Helped prep new and used parts for paint

Got vehicles ready for primer

Buffed fresh paint jobs

Auto Body Painter

Caseys Hotrod Customs
Aurora, MO
04.2008 - 06.2012

Side night and weekend job

Helped prep and restore old classic model cars

Sand blast parts, sprayed epoxy primers on before bodywork, primed and painted

Education

Associate of Science - Auto Collison Repair

Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO
05-2009

Skills

  • Masking procedure
  • Detail-oriented finishing
  • Painter with axalta waterborne and ppg Solvent products
  • Clear coat application
  • Efficient workflow management
  • Color matching expertise
  • Sanding techniques
  • Primer application
  • Surface preparation techniques
  • Polishing techniques
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Spray gun operation
  • Solvent selection
  • Damage assessment
  • Adhesion promoter use
  • Automotive paint application
  • Sealer application
  • Teamwork
  • Decision-making
  • Hand tool use

Timeline

Automotive Paint Technician

Legendary Autoworks
06.2025 - Current

Auto Painter

Hammers Autoworks
11.2015 - 06.2025

Auto Body Painter

Caseys Hotrod Customs
04.2008 - 06.2012

Painters Helper

Lackey Bodyshop
05.2007 - 06.2015

Associate of Science - Auto Collison Repair

Ozarks Technical Community College
Jake Mettlach