Crispin Uriarte
Somerton,AZ
Summary
Professional auto body expert with comprehensive experience in vehicle repair,restoration, and painting. Skilled in collision repair, paint refinishing, and frame straightening, ensuring high-quality results. Strong focus on attention to detail, adaptability, and achieving goals. Known for reliability and ability to handle changing needs while maintaining high standards.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinery Technician
Maverick Machinery
03.2015 - Current
- Increased workplace safety through thorough inspections of machinery and implementing preventative measures.
- Performed root cause analysis on recurring issues, developing long-term strategies to prevent future occurrences of similar problems.
- Developed a comprehensive preventive maintenance program, extending the lifespan of equipment and reducing costs related to unexpected breakdowns.
- Upgraded outdated equipment with modern technology solutions, resulting in better efficiency and lower operating costs.
- Mentored new hires on company policies, procedures, and best practices within the Machinery Technician role.
- Trained junior technicians in proper diagnostic procedures, leading to faster issue resolution times.
- Optimized machine settings for increased output quality and reduced waste material during manufacturing processes.
- Enhanced machinery performance by conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
- Conducted periodic performance assessments of machinery, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes to maximize efficiency.
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove, and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
- Used hand and power tools to repair and maintain industrial machinery.
- Replaced worn or defective parts and adjusted settings to improve performance.
- Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
- Installed, calibrated and tested new or repaired parts and equipment.
- Observed and tested operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions using voltmeters or other testing devices.
- Analyzed blueprints and manufacturer instructions to take apart and reassemble machinery for maintenance and component replacements.
- Read and interpreted schematics, diagrams and blueprints to follow specifications in maintaining industrial machinery.
- Utilized computerized analytical software to detect potential mechanical problems.
- Provided expertise on industry regulations and compliance requirements, ensuring company adherence to safety standards at all times.
Body Collision Repair Technician
Fenderville
03.1992 - 03.2015
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Ensured consistent quality control through thorough inspections of completed work before releasing vehicles back to customers.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Completed complex repairs with precision, demonstrating expertise in various auto body materials and techniques.
- Enhanced vehicle aesthetics by precisely matching and applying paint.
- Accelerated repair times without compromising quality, by streamlining paint curing process.
- Achieved seamless repairs, expertly blending paint to match vehicle's original finish.
- Restored vehicles to their original condition, utilizing advanced dent removal techniques.
- Improved paint job durability with meticulous surface preparation and sealing techniques.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Utilized computer-aided design software to design and fix body parts.
- Prepared cost estimates for vehicle repairs and provided detailed documentation for customer review.
- Performed meticulous color matching using paint mixing systems, resulting in seamless paint finishes that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Ensured color accuracy and quality, expertly mixing and applying automotive paints.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Aligned and balanced vehicle frames using laser alignment systems.
- Repaired surface damage utilizing wide range of systems and methodologies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pitman
San Luis Rio Colorado Sonora08.1983
Skills
- Auto body repair Precision measuring
- Body filler application
- Vehicle reassembly
- Excellent work ethic
- Precision measuring
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Diagnostic testing
- Machine assembly
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Diagnostic testing
- Machine assembly
Timeline
Machinery Technician
Maverick Machinery
03.2015 - Current
Body Collision Repair Technician
Fenderville
03.1992 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Pitman
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