Rajon Gibson

Experienced Automotive Paint Technician with over 15 years of collision and dealership refinishing expertise, seeking a Lead Painter role. Skilled in waterborne and solvent-based systems (Spies Hecker, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, Deltron), computerized color matching, surface preparation, and quality control. Proven team leader and trainer who supports helpers, upholds safety and cleanliness standards, and consistently delivers factory-matched finishes.

Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Automotive Paint Technician at Tesla (2024-03 – Present)

Applied Spies Hecker waterborne paint, matched factory color requirements, and performed color sanding, buffing, masking, priming, blocking, and surface preparation.

Automotive Paint Technician at U Cars (2023-01 – 2024-03)

Applied Sherwin-Williams solvent base, matched factory color requirements, and performed color sanding, buffing, masking, priming, and blocking.

Automotive Paint Technician at Gerber (2020-06 – 2022-12)

Applied PPG water base, matched factory color requirements, and performed color sanding, buffing, masking, priming, and blocking.

Automotive Paint Technician at Kaizen (2018-04 – 2020-05)

Applied Sherwin-Williams water base, matched factory color requirements, and performed color sanding, buffing, masking, priming, and blocking.

Lead Painter at Arizona Collision Specialist (2012-08 – 2018-02)

High School Diploma – Marcos de Niza High School (1994-08 – 1998-05)

Basic – Marcos de Niza High School (1994-01 – 1998-12)

Basic – Marcos De Niza High School