Kyle Mishk
Hurley
Summary
Detail-oriented Paint Inspector with expertise in achieving high-quality finishes and durability through rigorous inspection techniques. Skilled in color matching, surface preparation assessment, and coating application standards. Strong in communication, problem-solving, and time management, driving efficient project execution and enhancing client satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paint Inspector
U.S. Army Watervliet Arsenal
Watervliet
10.2024 - Current
- Conduct rigorous paint and packaging inspections for Major/Minor components, Tubes, and Mortars, utilizing NDT tools to precisely measure and record mil-thicknesses.
- Led a successful First Article Inspection (FAI) for gun tubes at an outside service vendor, validating that outsourced painting processes met all technical specifications.
- Perform critical corrosion and adhesion testing on samples to verify coating durability and ensure long-term protection of military hardware.
- Visually detect and diagnose complex paint defects, providing expert technical advice to applicators on effective repair methods and preventative measures to eliminate recurring issues.
- Audit manufacturing travelers and documentation for accuracy and error correction, serving as the primary quality check prior to submission to Quality Assurance (QA).
- Leverage specialized software including CAMS (Complex Assembly Manufacturing Solution) for quality data tracking and production order processing.
- Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams) and Adobe to document technical progress, generate inspection reports, and maintain seamless digital communication with cross-functional team members.
Mil-Spec Painter
AMETEK Aerospace and Defense
Woodstock
05.2016 - 07.2024
- Executed production painting using military spec finishes, including baking enamels, 2 component epoxies, urethanes, acid etch primers, and CARC.
- Performed complex masking, painting, and inspection of fan/blower housings and related parts to ensure quality standards.
- Tight tolerances for paint thickness, gloss, sample panels and overall workmanship quality.
- Maintained shop equipment, tracked supplies, and supported continuous 5S improvements while collaborating with process engineers.
Industrial Painter / Powder Coater
Zumtobel Lighting
Highland
10.2013 - 09.2015
- Prepared, masked, cleaned, and painted products to align with customer specifications.
- Executed all wet-paint spraying steps to meet customer orders of industrial light fixtures.
- Using gravity fed HVLP paint guns and water-based paints.
- Managed high-volume production processes to ensure timely completion of orders.
- Work closely with assembly dept. to meet deadlines and ensure on-time delivery.
- Filled in on the powder coating conveyor line and operated the paint shop's waste-water boiler.
Parts Manager / Office Assistant
Stan's Autobody, LTD
Patterson
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Order, organize, transport collision parts, shop supplies.
- Answer phones, greet customers, set-up appointments, perform estimates.
- Buffed and detailed vehicles, enhancing aesthetic appeal and customer satisfaction.
- Documented shop work as photographer, creating visual records for promotions and internal reference.
Industrial Painter
Hudson Machine Works, Inc.
Brewster
04.2009 - 01.2011
- Sandblast, grind, clean and prep products for paint application.
- Coordinated paint department production schedules and collaborated with co-workers to meet strict deadlines.
- Secured materials essential for efficient paint department operations.
- Maintained paint booth, prep area, and tools to ensure optimal working conditions.
Finisher / Assembler
Presray Corp.
Wassaic
05.2007 - 03.2009
- Assemble, test, and prepare products for shipment.
- Sandblasted, ground, cleaned, and prepped products for paint application, ensuring surface readiness.
- Sprayed primers, enamels, and high-build epoxies on products using conventional spray guns and pressure-pot systems for quality finish.
- Coordinated and planned paint department production schedules and collaborated with co-workers to meet strict deadlines.
- Maintained paint booth and prep area to ensure cleanliness and organization.
- Executed installation, testing, repair, and regular maintenance tasks while on field service trips.
- Was certified by company to operate heavy-duty overhead cranes, forklifts, and other company vehicles.
Education
GED -
Dutchess alternative high school
Poughkeepsie, NYCommercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class A
NYSkills
- Coating inspection
- Paint inspection
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
- Visual inspection
- Defect evaluation
- Surface analysis
- Mechanical knowledge
- Industrial Finishing
- Caulking
- Painting
- Power tools
- Hand tools
- 5S
- Lean manufacturing
- Safety compliance
- Microsoft Excel
- Report writing
- Time management
- Leadership
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Certification
Star 4D Aerospace Technician, 06/01/24, 06/01/25
Timeline
Paint Inspector
U.S. Army Watervliet Arsenal
10.2024 - Current
Mil-Spec Painter
AMETEK Aerospace and Defense
05.2016 - 07.2024
Industrial Painter / Powder Coater
Zumtobel Lighting
10.2013 - 09.2015
Parts Manager / Office Assistant
Stan's Autobody, LTD
07.2011 - 07.2012
Industrial Painter
Hudson Machine Works, Inc.
04.2009 - 01.2011
Finisher / Assembler
Presray Corp.
05.2007 - 03.2009
GED -
Dutchess alternative high school