Daniel Kerner
Chestertown
Summary
Skilled auto body technician with expertise in damage assessment, welding, and metal fabrication. Committed to quality and safety, ensuring high standards in all repairs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Autobody Technician
Caliber Collision
Chestertown, MD
03.2018 - 02.2026
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicle body damage using advanced tools and techniques.
- Conducted thorough inspections to assess damage extent and determine repair needs.
- Mentored junior technicians on repair methods, safety practices, and tool usage.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
- Erected steel frame structures using [Type] fasteners and structural welding techniques.
- Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through attending workshops, trade shows, and certification courses relevant to the auto body technician field.
- Supervised welding projects for timely completion, ensuring adherence to blueprints and specifications.
- Maintained precise alignment with proper clamping techniques during the welding process for accurate results.
- Operated various machinery, including welding equipment, power saws, and drills, in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Performed routine maintenance on spot welding machines, prolonging their lifespan and reducing downtime.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding techniques, adapting quickly to new project requirements as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kent Island High School
Stevensville, MD01-2015
Skills
- Auto body repair
- Body filler application
- Vehicle reassembly
- Welding experience
- Excellent work ethic
- Quality-focused
- Plastic repair
- Adhesive bonding
- Aluminum repair
- Frame straightening
- Damage assessment
- Metal fabrication
Certification
Mig welding certificate
Structural repair certificate
Panel bonding and rivet bonding certificate
A/C certificate
Platinum status in iCar structural repairs
Timeline
Autobody Technician
Caliber Collision
03.2018 - 02.2026
High School Diploma -
Kent Island High School
Top Technician Award
Received for being a top performer in delivering customers cars back to pre accident condition.