Dmytro Kashta

As an Auto Body Technician and Painter, I specialized in restoring vehicles to their original condition after accidents, wear, or cosmetic damage. My role combined hands-on repair work with precise refinishing skills to ensure that every vehicle left the shop looking like new. I handled both minor touch-ups and major collision repairs, working independently or as part of a team to meet customer expectations and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Repaired structural and cosmetic damage on various types of vehicles.
• Removed damaged components and installed new panels, bumpers, and trim.
• Used welding, grinding, and sanding tools to restore vehicle body shapes.
• Prepped surfaces by masking, sanding, and cleaning for optimal paint adhesion.
• Mixed and applied paint, primer, and clear coat using spray guns and color-matching systems.
• Blended paint to match original finishes and ensured even coating and proper drying times.
• Inspected completed work for imperfections and performed polishing or correction when necessary.
• Maintained a clean and safe work environment, following health and safety regulations.
• Provided accurate time and material estimates for repair jobs.

As an Auto Body Technician and Painter, I repaired vehicle body damage and performed high-quality painting work. I restored vehicles to their original condition by straightening frames, replacing panels, and applying paint using professional tools and techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Repaired dents, scratches, and collision damage.
• Replaced or realigned body panels and parts.
• Prepared surfaces by sanding, masking, and priming.
• Mixed and applied paint using spray equipment.
• Matched paint colors and ensured smooth, even finishes.
• Maintained tools, equipment, and a clean work area.
• Ensured all work met safety and quality standards.

• Operated and assisted in setting up CNC machines for truck and automotive parts production.

• Prepared materials, loaded and unloaded components, and monitored machine operations during the manufacturing process.

• Performed quality inspections of finished parts to ensure compliance with technical specifications and production standards.

• Adjusted tools and machine settings when necessary to maintain efficiency and accuracy.

• Maintained a clean and organized work area and reported equipment issues or malfunctions to supervisors.

• Followed workplace safety procedures and production guidelines in a manufacturing environment.

As a self-employed auto body repair technician, I provided vehicle body repair services, including dent removal, panel replacement, surface preparation, and painting.

I provided independent auto body repair services for clients across different regions of Ukraine, specializing in collision and cosmetic vehicle restoration. I worked directly with clients to assess damage, estimate costs, and complete high-quality repairs in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Repaired and replaced damaged vehicle body parts.
• Performed welding, sanding, and surface preparation.
• Applied primer, paint, and finishing coats.
• Estimated repair costs and communicated with clients.
• Ensured high-quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.
• Managed tools, materials, and workspace independently.

• Managed daily operations of an automotive parts store and ensured excellent customer service.

• Assisted customers in selecting the correct automotive parts and accessories for their vehicles.

• Provided product recommendations and answered customer questions regarding parts compatibility and availability.

• Maintained inventory, organized stock, and monitored product availability.

• Coordinated with suppliers, assisted with orders, and handled incoming shipments.

• Processed sales transactions and maintained an organized and professional work environment.