Alex Wells
Newton
Summary
Experienced Autobody Technician skilled in vehicle inspection and repair assessment, with a strong background in frame machine work and parts replacement. Successfully collaborated with team members to enhance repair workflows, ensuring timely completion of daily work orders. Proficient in surface preparation, body filler application, and MIG welding, contributing to high-quality collision repairs. Demonstrated ability to manage inventory processes and coordinate additional repairs effectively, resulting in streamlined operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Autobody Technician
Precision collision auto body
Des Moines
08.2021 - Current
- Inspect damaged vehicles to determine repair needs and parts required.
- Remove and replace damaged panels, bumpers, and trim components.
- Collaborate with team members to streamline repair processes and workflows.
- Disassembled and reassembled vehicle components as necessary during repairs.
- Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
- Performed inspection for supplemental estimates and communicate required repairs / replacements with estimators
- Frame machine work
Refinish Director
CarMax
Clive
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Directed 5 mean team to deliver recon work on 5-7 vehicles a day
- Scheduled pdr and glass work for less serious repairs, ( conveital repair cost/ vs pointless cost time analysis)
- Painted vehicles using Axalta water.
- Choreographed out dates and extra repairs needed from the mechanic shop and interior repair shop
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to improve inventory management processes.
Paint Technician
Achesonautoworks
Des Moines
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, cleaning, and masking areas.
- Mixed and matched paints to ensure color accuracy and consistency.
- Operated spray guns and other painting equipment effectively.
- Applied primers and finishes using various techniques for optimal coverage.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production timelines and quality standards.
- Mixed paints to achieve precise colors and properties based on order documentation.
Education
VA Chapter 31 Certificate - Autobody And Refinish Technology
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland, WA08-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive mechanical repair
DMACC
Ankeny, IASkills
- Vehicle inspection
- Frame machine work
- Parts replacement
- Surface preparation
- Auto body fabrication
- Repair assessment
- Body filler application
- Excellent work ethic
- Auto body repair
- Collision repair
- Plastic welding
- MIG welding proficiency
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Autobody Technician
Precision collision auto body
08.2021 - Current
Refinish Director
CarMax
08.2020 - 08.2021
Paint Technician
Achesonautoworks
01.2020 - 08.2020
VA Chapter 31 Certificate - Autobody And Refinish Technology
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive mechanical repair
DMACC