Kevin Ocampo
Lakewood
Summary
Experienced Lead Painter with over 10+ years of expertise in aerospace, military, and industrial painting. Adept at supervising teams, optimizing paint processes, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, including Nadcap and 9100 certifications. Skilled in applying various coatings such as Class A, Military, Commercial, and Industrial finishes. Proven ability to train teams, manage projects, and improve efficiency while maintaining high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paint Technician
SpaceX
Hawthorne
09.2023 - Current
- Led major painting projects for the Dragon program, becoming the first painter to complete a Dragon capsule without issues.
- Streamlined painting processes to improve efficiency, quality, and compliance with SpaceX specifications.
- Traveled to vendor locations to revise specifications, oversee painting processes, and train vendor painters to maintain quality control.
- Promoted to Point of Contact (POC) within the first six months, managing paint department planning and scheduling.
- Spearheaded training for all Dragon program paint technicians, resolving department-wide issues within the first few months of employment.
- Collaborated with engineers on R&D projects, refining paint specifications for improved performance.
- Improved paint department efficiency, enabling the team to consistently meet deadlines and stay ahead by multiple missions.
Lead Paint Technician
Wenzlau Engineering
Compton
12.2020 - 09.2023
- Supervised daily paint operations, ensuring quality control and efficiency.
- Painted military-grade shipping containers, converting them into fully functional office spaces.
- Managed CARC paint documentation and audit compliance.
- Performed surface preparation, masking, and final inspections to ensure optimal paint finishes.
Lead Paint Technician
Strataer Aerospace
Torrance
11.2017 - 11.2020
- Led and trained employees in masking, surface prep, sandblasting, and inspection.
- Developed painting processes from the ground up, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
- Improved paint techniques for Class A, Military, Commercial, and Industrial parts.
- Successfully passed Nadcap audits for two consecutive years.
Paint Technician
Enikon Aerospace
Garden Grove
07.2017 - 11.2017
- Applied high-quality finishes to 9100-certified interior aircraft parts.
- Specialized in Class A, Textured, and High-Gloss coatings.
- Expertly handled both water-based and solvent-based paints, achieving glass-like finishes.
Lead Paint Technician
Impressa Aerospace
Gardena
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Supervised daily painting tasks and maintained operational efficiency.
- Applied various topcoats and primers with precision.
- Trained newly hired painters on proper techniques and quality standards.
Aircraft Painter 2
Alloy processing
Compton
04.2013 - 11.2015
- Applied up to 20 different primers and topcoats, including oil-based, water-based, heat-resistant, and fuel tank coatings.
- Trained new employees in aerospace painting fundamentals.
Hose Technician
Long Beach Hose
Long Beach
08.2012 - 03.2013
- Provided exceptional customer service, increasing sales volume.
- Managed inventory control and daily sales calculations.
- Oversaw restocking and deliveries at the Port of Long Beach.
- Trained new employees in customer service and inventory management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Long Beach Polytechnic High School
Long Beach06-2011
Skills
- Lead Painter & Team Leadership
- Aerospace, Military, & Industrial Painting
- CARC, Nadcap, Nasa Compliance
- Surface Preparation & Masking
- Process Optimization & R&D
- Strong Verbal & Written Communication
- Time Management & Deadline Execution
Timeline
Paint Technician
SpaceX
09.2023 - Current
Lead Paint Technician
Wenzlau Engineering
12.2020 - 09.2023
Lead Paint Technician
Strataer Aerospace
11.2017 - 11.2020
Paint Technician
Enikon Aerospace
07.2017 - 11.2017
Lead Paint Technician
Impressa Aerospace
01.2016 - 07.2017
Aircraft Painter 2
Alloy processing
04.2013 - 11.2015
Hose Technician
Long Beach Hose
08.2012 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
Long Beach Polytechnic High School
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