Thorough, detail-oriented Auto Body Painter/technician with over eight years of experience. Adept at sanding, prepping, taping, priming and painting vehicles of all sizes and models. Well-trained in using equipment, hand tools and power tools to complete tasks efficiently and accurately. Hardworking physically and mentally with extreme attention to detail, committed to performing with impeccable integrity and reliability.
Skills
Clean finish work
Decision-making
Organizational skills
Paint mixing
Surface preparation
Color matching
Collision repair
Leadership
Excellent work ethic
Commitment to quality
Dependable and punctual
Experience
11/2021 to 08/2022
Auto Body Painter/TechnicianKar Auction Services – Tracy, CA,
Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
Disassembled sections of cars with damaged panels and removed old paint.
Applied expertise and knowledge of tools to remove defects and return pieces to factory specifications.
Kept work areas neat, clean and free of safety hazards.
Helped grind, paint, buff and polish auto body parts to bring cars back in line with manufacturer's quality standards.
Repaired dents, performed cosmetic repair and replaced badly damaged panels and components such as bumpers and fenders.
Matched paint as close as possible to existing paint, sanded and prepared surfaces and applied primer and finish coats.
Maintained painting and coating, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment.
Prepared surfaces by removing imperfections, applying rust-resistant undercoats and sealing seams.
Primed vehicle repairs to improve adhesions of new paint coats.
Readied vehicles for painting by removing accessories and masking surfaces with tape or paper to protect from paint.
Selected paint matching specified color charts and customer preferences.
Mixed paint following OEM specifications and color charts to match original vehicle colors.
Operated equipment and made adjustments to settings to achieve proper quality and adherence to requirements.
03/2018 to 10/2021
06 Apprentice Cushman – City, STATE,
Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in work areas.
Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified supervisors.
Assisted with installation of systems, components and construction materials into new and remodeled buildings.
Shadowed craft experts and supervisors to learn wide range of simple and complex techniques.
Interacted with supervisor and various experts to address escalated issues.
Reviewed diagrams and blueprints to determine best techniques to use for job.
Troubleshot problems with equipment and independently made routine corrections.
Assessed installation locations to verify structural integrity necessary for planned mountings.
Building out IT closets by installing equipment racks, ladder tray, terminating cables and installing patch panels.
02/2015 to 02/2018
Auto Body Painter/TechnicianAltered Image Customs – City, STATE,
Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
Organized and maintained work areas free of potential hazards.
Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
Disassembled sections of cars with damaged panels and removed old paint.
Inspected vehicle repairs for quality control during entire repair process and prior to customer delivery.
Kept work areas neat, clean and free of safety hazards.
Applied expertise and knowledge of tools to remove defects and return pieces to factory specifications.
Helped grind, paint, buff and polish auto body parts to bring cars back in line with manufacturer's quality standards.
Repaired dents, performed cosmetic repair and replaced badly damaged panels and components such as bumpers and fenders.
Matched paint as close as possible to existing paint, sanded and prepared surfaces and applied primer and finish coats.
Straightened bent parts, aligned parts and assemblies and applied body filler for minor or cosmetic repairs.
Washed vehicles before repair to remove foreign material that could compromise repair process.
Maintained painting and coating, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment.
Primed vehicle repairs to improve adhesions of new paint coats.
Followed OEM standards for blending formulas, applying topcoats and curing paint.
Readied vehicles for painting by removing accessories and masking surfaces with tape or paper to protect from paint.
Taped off adjacent areas and parts such as mirrors and handles to prevent overspray.
Wet sanded and buffed finished paint removing small debris and imperfections to maintain a factory finish.
11/2013 to 02/2015
Auto Body Shop New Image Collision Repair – City, STATE,
Pursued aged payments from customers and insurance providers.
Completed inspections, estimations and damage reports.
Directed all day-to-day operations.
Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
Organized and maintained work areas free of potential hazards.
Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
Monitored parts and materials storage area and maintained stock replenishment and organization.
Received new inventory orders and verified completeness and accuracy.
Maintained vendor relationships and completed vehicle parts orders.
Filled small dents and lesser cosmetic issues with plastic or solder to create smooth surfaces for painting.
Covered bumpers, windows and trim with masking tape to prevent overspray or damage to adjacent areas.
Maintained painting and coating, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment.
Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications.
Matched required colors with available ones and verified timely procurement.
03/2010 to 11/2013
Auto Body Technician/painter Company Name – City, State,
Kept work areas neat, clean and free of safety hazards.
Disassembled sections of cars with damaged panels and removed old paint.
Helped grind, paint, buff and polish auto body parts to bring cars back in line with manufacturer's quality standards.
Repaired dents, performed cosmetic repair and replaced badly damaged panels and components such as bumpers and fenders.
Straightened bent parts, aligned parts and assemblies and applied body filler for minor or cosmetic repairs.
Matched paint as close as possible to existing paint, sanded and prepared surfaces and applied primer and finish coats.
Washed vehicles before repair to remove foreign material that could compromise repair process.
Prepared surfaces by removing imperfections, applying rust-resistant undercoats and sealing seams.
Primed vehicle repairs to improve adhesions of new paint coats.
Matched required colors with available ones and verified timely procurement.
Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications.
Matched paints to vehicle color specifications or original manufacturer colors.
Readied vehicles for painting by removing accessories and masking surfaces with tape or paper to protect from paint.
Kept machinery in good working order by completing thorough disassembly, cleaning and reassembly of sprayers and other power equipment.
Followed OEM standards for blending formulas, applying topcoats and curing paint.
Taped off adjacent areas and parts such as mirrors and handles to prevent overspray.
Education and Training
Expected in to to
: Georgia Military College - Milledgeville - Martinez, GA, GPA:
Major in Education
Expected in to to
High School Diploma: Lakeside High School - Evans, GA GPA:
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