Brandyn Roberts
Clovis,NM
Summary
Skilled Collision Repair Technician with over 20 years in auto body repair, refinishing, and vehicle inspection. Proven ability in problem-solving and ensuring safe shop practices while collaborating effectively with estimators, painters, and service advisors. Committed to delivering high-quality repairs and timely results.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body Technician
Caliber Collision
Clovis, New Mexico
06.2024 - Current
- Performed diagnostic tests on vehicles to identify issues and determine appropriate repair solutions.
- Assessed vehicle damage and analyzed collision repair plans for effective resolution.
- Removed damaged body panels and structural parts.
- Replaced damaged body panels with new or recycled OEM parts.
- Welded replacement parts into place using MIG and TIG welding equipment.
- Repaired structural damage such as broken frames using jacks, hammers, wrenches.
- Straightened frames and unibody sections with alignment equipment.
- Repaired dents, scratches, and surface flaws on panels.
- Sanded, masked, and prepared surfaces for refinishing work.
- Sand, refinished, and painted car bodies to enhance aesthetics and restore vehicle value.
- Installed replacement parts to match Caliber Collision quality standards.
- Disassembled and reassembled vehicle components during repairs.
- Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
- Collaborated with estimators, painters, and service advisors to facilitate prompt and precise repairs.
- Maintained tools, work area, and safety practices in the shop.
- Inspected completed jobs for quality control purposes prior to releasing vehicles back to customers.
- Delivered exceptional customer service throughout repair process to enhance client satisfaction.
- Followed workplace safety protocols to prevent injuries, accidents and vehicle damage.
- Applied rust-proofing treatments to protect vehicle bodies from corrosion.
- Consulted manufacturer manuals to understand vehicle specifications and repair requirements. to understand vehicle specifications and parts.
- Attended advanced training classes to learn new skills and earn certifications for auto body work.
- Welded broken parts and filled dents to create smooth vehicle bodies.
- Applied sealants on newly painted surfaces for protection against weathering.
- Performed dental removal using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Performed welding to repair vehicle frames and body.
- Installed and aligned vehicle body parts and panels.
- Prepared and applied body filler to repair minor damages.
- Operated metal-cutting guns for vehicle repairs, air grinders and wrenches to remove damaged vehicle sections.
- Covered bumpers, windows and trim with masking tape to prevent overspray or damage to adjacent areas.
Owner Operator/Painter
A1 Collision and Bumper Center
Citrus Heights, California
12.2016 - 05.2023
- Directed collision repair operations, coordinating team efforts to meet service deadlines and maintain quality standards.
- Managed customer estimates and repair order intake, ensuring accurate service pricing and customer satisfaction.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and repair readiness.
- Supervised shop workflow and bay assignments, prioritizing daily tasks for optimal operations.
- Oversaw hiring process for new employees, streamlining recruitment and onboarding to enhance team capability.
- Conducted performance reviews of staff to align team efforts with efficiency and productivity goals.
- Identified operational risks to implement strategies that minimized potential liabilities.
Aircraft Painter
Kracon Aircraft Refinishing
Lincoln
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Prepped aircraft surfaces for Kracon Aircraft Refinishing paint crew.
- Prepared aircraft surfaces for painting by removing dirt, grease and corrosion.
- Sanded coatings to enhance adhesion for subsequent paint layers, supporting smooth primer and topcoat application.
- Masked fuselage, windows, and components to ensure clean lines and protect surfaces during refinishing.
- Sanded down rough spots on aircraft skin with hand sanders before applying a fresh coat of paint.
- Stripped old finishes from aircraft parts and panels.
- Operated sandblasters and grinders to effectively prepare surfaces for painting.
- Utilized air compressors to clean dust particles out of hard-to-reach areas prior to painting application.
- Ensured proper ventilation of the working environment while spraying hazardous materials like paints and thinners.
- Operated power tools such as sandblasters and grinders to prepare surfaces prior to painting.
- Repaired minor dents and scratches in the aircraft's bodywork using putty fillers.
- Performed touch-up repairs on already painted surfaces due to imperfections or blemishes.
- Inspected painted parts for defects, ensuring high standards of quality control and surface integrity.
- Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications.
- Followed safety rules and cleanup procedures in hangar work areas.
- Mixed paint to achieve desired color and texture per manufacturer specifications.
- Assisted in preparing aircraft components for painting by applying masking tape around the edges of panels.
- Cleaned all painting equipment thoroughly to prevent contamination and ensure quality. used during the painting process including hoses, masks and brushes.
- Loaded paint into equipment and adjusted controls to maintain consistent paint flow.
- Operated equipment and made adjustments to settings to achieve proper quality and adherence requirements.
Painter
Apex Collision Center
Clovis, New Mexico
11.2011 - 03.2015
- Prepped vehicles for refinishing at Apex Collision Center.
- Prepared vehicle surfaces by sanding, masking, and cleaning to ensure optimal paint adhesion.
- Sanded surfaces and corrected imperfections before paint application.
- Masked trim, glass, and adjacent panels for clean refinishing.
- Applied primers, sealers, basecoats, and clearcoats to repaired panels.
- Applied primers, sealers and undercoats using spray guns or other application techniques.
- Matched paint colors using spray-out cards and finish samples to achieve precise color consistency.
- Inspected paint finish for runs, dust, and color match to ensure high-quality outcomes.
- Inspected paint work to ensure optimal coverage, texture, and blend quality.
- Polished finished products and inspected surfaces for flaws, maintaining strict adherence to quality standards.
- Utilized air dryers or baking ovens to expedite the drying time of freshly painted surfaces; monitored temperature levels during the baking process.
- Followed safety procedures while working with hazardous chemicals such as thinners and solvents.
- Coordinated with body technicians and estimators on repair workflow.
- Operated spray booths and refinishing equipment safely.
- Maintained spray guns, booths, and refinishing tools for daily use
- Used power and hand tools safely and effectively.
- Utilized power tools including grinders, drills, and sanders to prepare vehicles for painting.
- Repaired minor paint defects using buffing and touch-up techniques
- Performed spot repairs on damaged vehicles including dents, scratches, chips and rust spots.
- Repaired minor imperfections such as runs, sags, blisters, dust spots and drips in the finish coating using various materials like putty knife, sandpaper and steel wool.
- Mixed paints according to specific color codes or formulas in order to achieve desired color or sheen.
- Adjusted pressure on spray guns to achieve consistent paint application across surfaces.
- Followed OEM standards for blending formulas, applying topcoats and curing paint.
Education
Collision Repair/ Automotive Refinishing - Automotive Repair And Refinish
Universal Technical Institute
Sacramento, Ca10-2011
High School Diploma -
Rio Linda High School
Rio Linda, Ca06-2003
Skills
- Auto body repair
- Collision repair
- Panel replacement
- Body panel repair
- Body part replacement
- Frame straightening
- Frame assessment
- Paint matching
- Automotive painting
- Restoration painting
- Surface sanding
- Color sanding
- Body filler application
- Fiberglass repair
- Plastic repair
- Aluminum repair
- Welding techniques
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Spot welding
- Structural welding
- Seam sealing
- Vehicle diagnostics
- Vehicle inspection
- Pneumatic tool proficiency
- Spray gun operation
- Problem resolution
- Teamwork
Certification
- ICAR Certified
ID # 2749731
Timeline
Auto Body Technician
Caliber Collision
06.2024 - Current
Owner Operator/Painter
A1 Collision and Bumper Center
12.2016 - 05.2023
Aircraft Painter
Kracon Aircraft Refinishing
03.2016 - 11.2016
Painter
Apex Collision Center
11.2011 - 03.2015
Collision Repair/ Automotive Refinishing - Automotive Repair And Refinish
Universal Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Rio Linda High School