Allen Ochoa Castillo
Paramount,CA
Summary
Resourceful professional in vehicle body repair, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in dent removal, surface preparation, and color matching that ensure top-quality workmanship. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, bringing valuable soft skills to achieve excellence in all projects undertaken.
Hardworking professional committed to workplace safety and efficiency. Skilled in maintaining shop areas to prevent hazards and foster efficiency. Seeking to apply several years of auto body experience to take next career step with growing team.
Skilled automotive body and related repairer with hands-on experience in vehicle body restoration and customization. Known for precision in matching paint, repairing body damage, and customizing vehicles according to specifications. Strong problem-solving abilities and adept at using a wide range of tools and equipment to achieve desired outcomes. Contributed to increasing customer satisfaction through quality repairs and efficient service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body Technician
N&M Body Shop
Los Angeles, California
10.2020 - 09.2024
- Prepare Vehicle for Paint: Clean, sand, and prime surfaces to ensure proper adhesion of paint.
- Mix Paint: Mix and match the paint to the vehicle’s exact color code for an accurate finish.
- Apply Paint: Use spray guns to apply layers of paint, ensuring smooth coverage.
- Finishing: Apply clear coat and polish the surface to a high-gloss finish.
Body Shop Technician
Legandary Auto Body
Los Angeles, California
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Assess Vehicle Damage: Inspect vehicles to determine the extent of damage to the body and frame.
- Frame Alignment: Use specialized equipment to straighten and align vehicle frames that have been bent in an accident.
- Panel Replacement and Repair: Remove and replace damaged body panels, doors, bumpers, and other exterior components.
- Welding and Soldering: Use welding tools to join metal parts and repair damaged sections.
- Dent Removal: Use methods like paintless dent repair (PDR) to fix minor dents without requiring repainting.
- Sanding and Smoothing: Sand down surfaces to prepare them for painting or refinishing.
- Prep Work for Painting: Mask and tape areas that should not be painted, then apply primer, paint, and clear coat as necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Paramount High School
Paramount, CA06-2024
Skills
- Concise time-management
- Excellent work ethic
- Accurate estimates
- Welding experience
- Grinding experience
- Prepping station experience
- Customer service expierence
- Auto body repair
- Auto body fabrication
- Repair estimate experience
- Dent hammering
- Collision estimates
- Collision repair
- Panel replacement
- Corrosion protection
- Power tool proficiency
- Strong leadership skills
- Fiberglass repair
- Welding techniques
- Suspension repair
- Hand tool proficiency
- Automotive painting
- Frame straightening
Timeline
Auto Body Technician
N&M Body Shop
10.2020 - 09.2024
Body Shop Technician
Legandary Auto Body
04.2018 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Paramount High School