Andrew Eberhardt
Helena
Summary
Detail-oriented Automotive Collision Technician skilled in diagnosing and repairing vehicle body damage. Utilizes advanced techniques and equipment to ensure high-quality repairs and customer satisfaction. Committed to maintaining safety standards and improving workflow efficiency through effective teamwork. Im looking to move over to estimating, and learn a new skill. Id like to be a all over the shop expert!
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Collision Technician
Gerber Glass & Collision
Birmingham, AL
02.2024 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicle body damage using advanced collision repair techniques.
- Utilized frame alignment equipment to restore structural integrity of vehicles.
- Applied automotive paint and finish techniques to achieve high-quality surface results.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and improve repair turnaround times.
- I-Car Platinum Certified
- Inspected completed repairs to ensure adherence to quality standards and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained inventory of supplies, ensuring availability of necessary materials for efficient operations.
- Reduced repair times by efficiently diagnosing and addressing automotive collision issues.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to industry standards and following established safety protocols during all repair procedures.
- Demonstrated expertise in the use of various auto body repair tools, including frame machines, hydraulic jacks, and welding equipment.
- Increased shop efficiency by maintaining a clean, organized work environment and managing inventory of repair tools and equipment.
- Improved vehicle safety by conducting comprehensive inspections and identifying necessary repairs after collisions.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Diagnosed and repaired various mechanical and electrical problems on diverse vehicle makes and models.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Aligned and balanced vehicle frames using laser alignment systems.
Education
GED -
Jeff State Community College
Hoover, AlabamaSkills
- Adhesive bonding techniques
- Workplace safety adherence
- Plastic repair techniques
- Dent repair mastery
- Suspension systems
- Hybrid vehicle repair
- Expert metalworking
- Automotive electrical systems
- Computerized measuring systems
- Advanced welding techniques
- Corrosion protection application
- Airbag system
- Damage assessment accuracy
- Automotive HVAC systems
- Frame straightening proficiency
- Vehicle disassembly and reassembly
- Structural component repair
- Excellent work ethic
- Welding experience
- Hand tool proficiency
- Power tool proficiency
- Quality-focused
- Paint matching
- Vehicle inspection
- Deadline oriented
- Welding
- Repair assessment
- Concise time-management
- Spray gun operation
- Surface sanding
- Welding techniques
- Defect removal
- Damage assessment
- Body panel repair
- Welding proficiency
- Fiberglass repair
- Body part replacement
- Strong leadership skills
- Commitment to quality
- Vehicle disassembly
- Dent hammering
- Vehicle testing
- Frame assessment
- Spot welding
- Attentive to detail
- Upholstery removal
- Collision repair
- Auto body fabrication
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
- Parts replacement
- Body refinishing
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Automotive diagnostics
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Surface grinding
- Metal fabrication
- Relationship building
- Safety procedures
- Vehicle inspections
- Surface preparation
- Precision measuring
- Power buffers
- Goal setting
Certification
Im I-Car Platinum certified.
Timeline
Automotive Collision Technician
Gerber Glass & Collision
02.2024 - Current
GED -
Jeff State Community College