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Education
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Christopher Earley

Jeffersonville,IN

Summary

At Jims Body Shop, I honed my expertise in auto body repair and paint matching, demonstrating an exceptional work ethic and hand-tool proficiency. My dedication to quality and efficiency led to enhanced customer satisfaction and a significant reduction in waste, showcasing my ability to deliver superior results under tight deadlines.

Overview

24
years of professional experience

Work History

Jims Body Shop

Auto Body Technician
04.2000 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
  • Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
  • Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
  • Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
  • Improved overall customer satisfaction by providing high-quality auto body repairs and exceptional service.
  • Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
  • Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
  • Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
  • Consistently met deadlines on repair jobs without compromising quality standards or cutting corners.
  • Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
  • Reduced waste generation by recycling materials where possible and following environmentally friendly disposal procedures.
  • Diagnosed and repaired various mechanical and electrical problems on diverse vehicle makes and models.
  • Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
  • Performed meticulous color matching using paint mixing systems, resulting in seamless paint finishes that met or exceeded client expectations.
  • Restored vehicles to their original condition, utilizing advanced dent removal techniques.
  • Improved paint job durability with meticulous surface preparation and sealing techniques.
  • Ensured color accuracy and quality, expertly mixing and applying automotive paints.

Education

Ppg Master Class
, New Orleans, LA

Ppg Certification from Paint Mix Ratios Spraying Tech
1998

University Overview

20 plus years experience at Jim's from mixing an matching colors. Blending colors in a panel melting clear in.

Buffing the finished product. Fix dents , hang out panels. From stripping parts to priming. Fixing plastic bumpers.Fiberglass hoods an repair. Haven't welding ex

Worked at Clifford's Inc 4 years preped an painted car haulers garbage trucks semis trailers Used dupont imrom6000 centuries 5000

Skills

  • Auto body repair
  • Body Filler Application
  • Vehicle reassembly
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Hand-tool proficiency
  • Seam sealing
  • Plastic repair
  • Body Panel Repair
  • Adhesive bonding
  • Spray Gun Operation
  • Sanding Techniques
  • Buffing Techniques
  • Color sanding
  • Panel Replacement
  • Surface Sanding
  • Power tool proficiency
  • Damage Assessment
  • Headlight restoration
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Corrosion Protection
  • Paint Matching
  • Automotive Painting
  • Custom paint jobs
  • Parts Replacement
  • Body refinishing

Timeline

Auto Body Technician

Jims Body Shop
04.2000 - 05.2024

Ppg Master Class

Ppg Certification from Paint Mix Ratios Spraying Tech
Christopher Earley