Bradley Wiegel

• Developed and implemented maintenance schedules to optimize equipment uptime and performance.
• Supervised maintenance staff to ensure timely completion of preventive maintenance tasks.
• Conducted regular inspections to identify safety hazards and compliance issues within the facility.
• Trained team members on best practices for equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
• Collaborated with production teams to minimize downtime during scheduled maintenance activities.
• Managed inventory of spare parts and tools, ensuring availability for efficient operations.
• Led root cause analysis for equipment failures, implementing corrective actions to enhance reliability.
• Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
• Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
• Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.

• Managed team performance, providing coaching and mentoring to enhance skills and productivity.
• Implemented process improvements that streamlined repair timelines and reduced operational costs.
• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery.
• Coordinated inventory management, optimizing supply levels to support shop demands effectively.
• Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable terms and securing quality parts supplies.
• Supervised and managed shop operations and tasks.
• Developed estimates by costing parts, supplies and labor and calculating customers' payments.
• Processed insurance paperwork and prepared estimates to negotiate insurance settlements.
• Examined damaged vehicles to determine degree of structural and mechanical damage.
• Built and maintained good relations with customers, encouraging loyalty and obtaining recommendations.
• Coordinated and supervised 15 shop and field service technicians and assigned tasks and work orders.
• Prepared work orders by describing repair and replacement services required, obtaining approval signatures, and entering orders into work management system.
• Established relationships with automotive industry vendors for subcontracting glass repair, upholstery repair and vinyl decal installation.
• Stocked shop with equipment, parts and other resources to promote timely service.
• Monitored maintenance of paint booths, frame-straightening materials and fixed assets to enhance longevity and long-term value.
• Evaluated repair estimates accurately, ensuring competitive pricing while maintaining profitability targets for the body shop.
• Oversaw facility maintenance tasks to ensure a clean, well-organized workspace conducive to efficient operations.
• Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistent high-quality repairs that met or exceeded industry standards.

• Installed and repaired frame components, ensuring structural integrity and safety compliance.
• Collaborated with the team to troubleshoot issues and improve assembly processes.
• Maintained inventory of tools and materials, optimizing workflow efficiency.
• Trained new technicians on best practices for frame assembly and repair techniques.
• Conducted quality inspections on completed frames to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Restored damaged vehicle frames to factory specifications with precision welding and cutting tools.
• Adhered to manufacturer guidelines when performing frame repairs, ensuring lasting structural integrity for vehicles serviced.
• Updated management on the status of ongoing projects regularly, enabling better resource allocation decisions across the shop floor.
• Improved vehicle frame alignment accuracy by utilizing advanced measuring systems and techniques.
• Provided exceptional customer service while explaining complex technical information clearly to clients.
• Streamlined workflow efficiency by organizing workspaces and managing inventory levels of necessary parts and materials.
• Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
• Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
• Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
• Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
• Aligned and balanced vehicle frames using laser alignment systems.
• Performed structural and non-structural repairs on a variety of vehicle models.
• Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.

• Supervised installation teams to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Coordinated project schedules, optimizing workflow for timely completion of installations.
• Trained new staff on installation techniques and company policies to enhance team efficiency.
• Implemented process improvements that reduced installation time and increased client satisfaction.
• Led safety meetings, promoting a culture of safety awareness among all team members.
• Conducted site assessments to determine requirements and plan effective installation strategies.
• Monitored progress against project timelines, adjusting plans accordingly to maintain deadlines while upholding quality standards.
• Managed teams of installers for optimal productivity and streamlined workflows.
• Mentored new team members with hands-on training in installation techniques and safety protocols.
• Evaluated team performance regularly; provided constructive feedback aimed at improving skills within the workforce.
• Streamlined communication between departments to facilitate efficient information exchange for project success.
• Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
• Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
• Managed efficient teams of up to 20 employees.

• Installed various truck equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and manufacturer specifications.
• Conducted thorough inspections of installed equipment to guarantee optimal functionality and performance.
• Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot installation issues, enhancing workflow efficiency.
• Trained junior installers in proper techniques and safety protocols, fostering skill development.
• Developed customized solutions for complex installations, demonstrating adaptability and problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Consistently met project deadlines, contributing to successful completion rates for the company's installations division.
• Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
• Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
• Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.

• Diagnosed and repaired automotive issues using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Conducted routine maintenance services, ensuring vehicle safety and performance standards.
• Mentored junior mechanics, enhancing team skills and knowledge of repair techniques.
• Improved workflow efficiency by implementing standardized repair processes and best practices.
• Increased shop efficiency with thorough preventative maintenance inspections and appropriate recommendations.
• Verified vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems.
• Assisted in increasing shop revenue with upselling recommended services based on vehicle condition or manufacturer guidelines.
• Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
• Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
• Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
• Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
• Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
• Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.

• Operated MIG and TIG welding equipment to fabricate components for automotive exhaust systems.
• Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate product specifications.
• Conducted quality inspections on welded joints, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Trained junior welders on best practices and safety protocols, enhancing team efficiency.
• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
• Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
• Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
• Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.

This was a 2 year course in hands on Ag Mechanics, Some automotive electrical, welding and Diesel mechanics.