Dylan Kopsho
Ocala
Summary
Skilled body tec with background in preparing surfaces and applying paint for various industries. Strong understanding of hand, air and electric equipment, safety procedures, and painting techniques to ensure quality finishes. Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines while maintaining high standards, as well as adaptability to work on diverse projects. Previous roles have highlighted efficient team collaboration and problem-solving skills resulting in improved production processes.
Eager to learn new skills and better myself and the people around me.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sand Blasting
Shade Systems Inc.
Ocala
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Determined best methods for surface preparation including sandblasting, masking, taping.
- Prepared surfaces prior to powder coating by grinding or sandblasting them clean.
- Inspected parts before and after sandblasting process to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Operated forklift to move heavy steel beams in and out of blasting house and prep area and also to hang for power coating
Hale
Hale Productions inc.
Ocala
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Prepping fire truck pumps to spec for paint removing grease and oil taping/ masking, and final check for quality control
- Worked effectively in team to make environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Operated under a crane/lift
- Used chemicals and solvents to clean equipment after paint applications.
- Identified potential problems such as rust or corrosion on metal surfaces prior to painting.
- Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
- Maintained inventory of raw materials, tools, parts, supplies, and finished goods.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Training new hires
Auto Body Technician
Campers Inn RV of Ocala
Ocala
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Kept up-to-date with industry standards and new repair technician
- Utilized computerized measuring systems for accurate repairs.
- Performed preliminary inspection of vehicles to determine extent of damage.
- Replaced damaged car fenders, grills and panels.
- Replaced damaged body panels with new or recycled OEM parts.
- Organized and maintained work areas free of potential hazards.
- Covered bumpers, windows and trim with masking tape to prevent overspray or damage to adjacent areas.
- Prepared and applied body fillers to repair minor damages.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while working on customer vehicles.
- Cutting and buffing
- Lot porter, moving 30'+ RVs with forklift and parking them close together for storage.
Paint Prepper
Slick Images
Ocala
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Wash and remove stickers from plastic golf cart bodies
- Used hand and air tools to sand and prep
- Used Bondo or putty to repair any damaged area
- Heat plastic to reshape
- Final wipe and inspect for quality workmanship
- Hanging boots for paint
Factory Worker
Durable Products
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed quality control checks on all products prior to packaging.
- Assisted in the assembly of components into finished products.
- Operated machinery to produce parts and products according to specifications.
- Performed quality control checks on finished products.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Set up and operated production machinery according to specific standards and protocols of company.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Commercial Fencing
Pro-Line fence
Orlando
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Load trailers with materials needed for a job.
- Prep job side area
- Drive post into the ground using motorized equipment
- Unroll chain link and attach and tie to post.
- Use power tools
Education
GED -
Orange County Tech
Winter Garden, FL06-2018
Skills
- Surface preparation
- Quality control
- Forklift operation
- Production machinery
- Excellent hand-eyed coordination
- Passion for quality workmanship
- Eager to learn and to better myself
- Chemical handling
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Training new hires
- Sand blasting
- Bodywork
- Buffing
- Proficient in using hand electric and air tools
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Understanding and easy to work with
Timeline
Sand Blasting
Shade Systems Inc.
11.2024 - 01.2025
Hale
Hale Productions inc.
05.2024 - 12.2024
Auto Body Technician
Campers Inn RV of Ocala
07.2022 - 05.2024
Paint Prepper
Slick Images
01.2022 - 07.2022
Factory Worker
Durable Products
01.2019 - 01.2020
Commercial Fencing
Pro-Line fence
04.2017 - 01.2019
GED -
Orange County Tech