Malik Mccoy
Summary
Body shop apprentice with 2 years of hands on experience in a variety of areas from fleet vans to regular vehicles. Teachable, dependable, committed to quality work, I enjoy being a team player but I work well alone without instruction or supervision just the same.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Deburr Technician
Precision Aerospace
Grand Rapids
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment
- Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines.
- Operated hand tools to remove burrs from aerospace components.
- Inspected parts for defects and ensured quality standards met.
- Utilized precision measuring instruments for accurate assessments.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area and equipment.
- Reported issues to supervisors for timely resolution and support.
- Performed manual and automated deburring of machined parts using various tools such as hand files, grinders, scrapers and sanding blocks.
Body Shop Technician
Body shop boss
Grand Rapids
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding and cleaning thoroughly.
- Collaborated with team members to prioritize repair tasks efficiently.
- Repaired minor body damage such as dents, scratches, rust spots and paint chips using a variety of tools.
- Filled dents with plastic filler or bondo-type materials, sanded surfaces to prepare them for painting.
- Removed upholstery, door panels and interior trim components to gain access to vehicle body and frame.
- Reassembled all parts after repair work was completed ensuring that all nuts bolts were securely fastened.
- Installed new parts such as bumpers, fenders and mirrors according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Utilized hoists, lifts and jacks in order to safely raise vehicles off the ground during repairs.
- Replaced defective mechanical components such as radiators, AC condenser, and exhaust components.
- Followed workplace safety protocols to prevent injuries, accidents and vehicle damage.
- Welded broken parts and filled in dents to create smooth vehicle bodies.
- Covered bumpers, windows and trim with masking tape to prevent overspray or damage to adjacent areas.
- Used metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches to remove damaged vehicle sections.
Body Shop Technician
Ford la Fontaine
Grand Rapids
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Inspected vehicles for damage and assessed repair needs.
- Operated tools and equipment for body repairs and refinishing.
- Removed and replaced damaged body panels and components.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding and cleaning thoroughly.
- Repaired minor body damage such as dents, scratches, rust spots and paint chips using a variety of tools.
- Filled dents with plastic filler or bondo-type materials, sanded surfaces to prepare them for painting.
- Removed upholstery, door panels and interior trim components to gain access to vehicle body and frame.
- Reassembled all parts after repair work was completed ensuring that all nuts bolts were securely fastened.
- Installed new parts such as bumpers, fenders and mirrors according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Utilized hoists, lifts and jacks in order to safely raise vehicles off the ground during repairs.
- Followed workplace safety protocols to prevent injuries, accidents and vehicle damage.
- Welded broken parts and filled in dents to create smooth vehicle bodies.
- Sanded, refinished and painted car bodies to improve appearance and overall value.
- Ordered tools and paint materials from suppliers to prevent item shortages.
- Monitored parts and materials storage area and maintained stock replenishment and organization.
- Ordered and utilized protective equipment and respirators to promote workplace safety.
- Kept up-to-date with industry standards and new repair techniques.
- Documented repair processes and completed work orders.
- Prepared and applied body fillers to repair minor damages.
- Ensured smoothness of vehicle surfaces through sanding and buffing.
- Covered bumpers, windows and trim with masking tape to prevent overspray or damage to adjacent areas.
- Worked according to manufacturers' instructions to determine correct methods for restoring and replacing parts.
Body Shop Technician
Gerber Collision
Grand Rapids
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Inspected vehicles for damage and assessed repair needs.
- Operated tools and equipment for body repairs and refinishing.
- Removed and replaced damaged body panels and components.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding and cleaning thoroughly.
- Collaborated with team members to prioritize repair tasks efficiently.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace adhering to safety protocols.
- Repaired minor body damage such as dents, scratches, rust spots and paint chips using a variety of tools.
- Filled dents with plastic filler or bondo-type materials, sanded surfaces to prepare them for painting.
- Removed upholstery, door panels and interior trim components to gain access to vehicle body and frame.
- Reassembled all parts after repair work was completed ensuring that all nuts bolts were securely fastened.
- Installed new parts such as bumpers, fenders and mirrors according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Utilized hoists, lifts and jacks in order to safely raise vehicles off the ground during repairs.
- Set up vehicles on frame rack
- Seam sealed doors, hoods and applied cavity wax
- Minor electrical repairs
- Tested repaired electrical systems such as wiring harnesses for proper operation after installation of new parts.
- Worked according to manufacturers' instructions to determine correct methods for restoring and replacing parts.
- Covered bumpers, windows and trim with masking tape to prevent overspray or damage to adjacent areas.
- Utilized computerized measuring systems for accurate repairs.
- Prepared and applied body fillers to repair minor damages.
- Kept up-to-date with industry standards and new repair techniques and some I-car training
Education
GED
Lapper , MISkills
- Hand tools operation
- Quality assurance
- Bondo work
- Surface prep
- HVLP (primer mainly)
- Spot weld
- Corrosion protection chemical usage
- Basic MIG understanding
Timeline
Deburr Technician
Precision Aerospace
01.2025 - 01.2026
Body Shop Technician
Body shop boss
06.2024 - 12.2024
Body Shop Technician
Ford la Fontaine
01.2024 - 05.2024
Body Shop Technician
Gerber Collision
02.2023 - 12.2023
GED