Bili Alcala
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
70-120 hours a week"commission" capable Dynamic auto body professional offering extensive auto body knowledge gained through 10+ years of industry experience. Well-versed in repair and assembly for range of makes and models. Strong knowledge of industry best practices and insurance protocols. Diligent Auto Body Technician driven to deliver exceptional quality work within stringent deadlines. Strong track record of dependability and a superior work ethic in industry roles. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Body Shop Technician
MAACO
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
- Diagnosed and repaired various mechanical and electrical problems on diverse vehicle makes and models.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- can pull/measure frame or heavy damage
- I can prime and paint and jam and blend
- can grind and pull dents and fill
- I have been doing collision since i was 13 im 27 now 14 years experience
Body Man
Journey Man Around Salt Lake Body Shops
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Aligned and balanced vehicle frames using laser alignment systems.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Utilized computer-aided design software to design and fix body parts.
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Diagnosed and repaired various mechanical and electrical problems on diverse vehicle makes and models.
Body Man
Layton Auto Body
01.2018 - 08.2020
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Aligned and balanced vehicle frames using laser alignment systems.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
Body Man
University Collision
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Aligned and balanced vehicle frames using laser alignment systems.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Utilized computer-aided design software to design and fix body parts.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Diagnosed and repaired various mechanical and electrical problems on diverse vehicle makes and models.
Body Man
Millers Auto Body
08.2012 - 08.2017
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Aligned and balanced vehicle frames using laser alignment systems.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- 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.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Diagnosed and repaired various mechanical and electrical problems on diverse vehicle makes and models.
Education
1st Year Collision And Custom Fabrication - Collision
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT08.2018
High School Diploma -
Manti High School
Manti, UT08.2015
Skills
- Collision Repair
- Auto Body Repair
- Training Junior Team Members
- Body Work
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Technical Documentation
- Dent Filling
- Strong Automobile Model Knowledge
- Insurance Knowledge
- Frame Knowledge
- Valid Driver's License
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Project Deadlines
- Damage Assessment
- Portable Grinders
- Body Part Replacement
- Surface Sanding
- Knowledge of Insurance Protocols
- Defect Removal
- Vehicle Testing
- Attentive to Detail
- Machine Setups
- Accurate Measurements
- Upholstery Removal
- Materials Storage
- Vehicle Disassembly
- Frame Assessment
- Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance
- Replacement Parts Welding
- Replacement and Repair Work
- Compliance Requirements
- Hoisting Mechanisms
- Metal Manufacturing
- Filter Replacement
- Gasket Replacements
- Maintenance and Light Repair
- Power Washer
- Hydraulic Pumps
- Panel Welding
- Customer Deliveries
- Vehicle Repairs
- Welding
- Basic Carpentry
- Component Examination
- prime/painting and blending
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Body Shop Technician
MAACO
01.2023 - 08.2023
Body Man
Journey Man Around Salt Lake Body Shops
03.2020 - 01.2023
Body Man
Layton Auto Body
01.2018 - 08.2020
Body Man
University Collision
08.2017 - 08.2018
Body Man
Millers Auto Body
08.2012 - 08.2017
1st Year Collision And Custom Fabrication - Collision
Utah Valley University
High School Diploma -
Manti High School
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