CRAIG EMERY
Macomb,MI
Summary
Skilled Body Technician with 40 years of working to repair and maintain automotive bodies for diverse fleet of vehicles. Demonstrated knowledge detecting hidden damage and improperly adjusted components and assemblies. Focused on supporting business productivity goals and ensuring high-quality customer service.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Body Technician
Greenfield Collision
Washington Township, Michigan
07.2016 - Current
- Examined vehicles to determine internal and external damage.
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Performed frame wrack, filing and grinding of repaired components to straighten automobile frames.
- Estimated vehicle damage to produce accurate repair cost projections using CCE.
- Primed and painted automobile parts to finalize repairs.
- Analyzed incoming parts shipments for accuracy and completeness.
- Completed fabrication work in lieu of replacement parts when unavailable.
Senior Body Technician
4M Collision
Clinton Township, MI
06.1998 - 07.2016
- Examined vehicles to determine internal and external damage.
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Performed frame wrack, filing and grinding of repaired components to straighten automobile frames.
- Estimated vehicle damage to produce accurate repair cost projections using CCC.
- Primed and painted automobile parts to finalize repairs.
- Analyzed incoming parts shipments for accuracy and completeness.
- Completed fabrication work in lieu of replacement parts when unavailable.
- Removed damaged parts with power tools and cutting torch.
- Reviewed completed vehicle repairs to meet OEM specifications.
- Collaborated with adjusters to inform progress and running costs of repairs.
- Operated arc welding and power equipment to install replacement parts.
- Performed safety precautions to prevent hazardous conditions within repair facility.
- Received and logged incoming parts orders.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
Education
Automotive-Body Technology
Warren Career Prep Center
Warren, Michigan1984
Skills
- Safety-conscious
- Collision estimates
- Auto body repair
- Strong automobile model knowledge
- Frame knowledge
- Welding proficiency
- Accurate estimates
- Schematics experience
- Quality-focused
- Deadline-oriented
- Knowledge of insurance protocols
- Specialty parts replacement
- Power buffers
- Surface finishing
- Welding
- Body refinishing
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Senior Body Technician
Greenfield Collision
07.2016 - Current
Senior Body Technician
4M Collision
06.1998 - 07.2016
Automotive-Body Technology
Warren Career Prep Center