David VonderHeyden II
Orange
Summary
Skilled Automotive Body Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in dent repair, panel replacement and frame straightening and mechanical part replacement. Ensuring vehicles are restored to factory specifications. Excel in problem-solving, time management, and teamwork, contributing to successful project outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Automotive Body Technician
Groves Auto Body LLC.
Groves
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Resolved vehicle body damage using advanced repair techniques.
- Inspected vehicles for structural integrity and safety compliance.
- Utilized welding equipment to join metal components securely.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding.
- Repaired or replaced structural components, bumpers, fenders, panels and mechanical components.
Automotive Body Technician
Savants collision
Nederland
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Resolved vehicle body damage using advanced repair techniques.
- Inspected vehicles for structural integrity and safety compliance.
- Utilized welding equipment to join metal components securely.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding and priming effectively.
- Maintained tools and equipment in optimal working condition.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding progress on projects.
- Inspected vehicle repairs for quality control during entire repair process and prior to customer delivery.
- Repaired or replaced structural components, bumpers, fenders and panels
Maintenance Technician
Firestone Complete Auto
Port Arthur
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Conducted routine inspections of vehicles for safety and maintenance issues.
- Performed oil changes and fluid replacements to ensure vehicle performance.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify mechanical problems effectively.
- Tire repair and replacement
- Alignments
- Mechanical replacement
Automotive Body Technician
Groves Auto Body LLC.
Groves
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Inspect vehicles for structural integrity and safety compliance.
- Utilized welding equipment to join metal components securely.
- Repair and or replace broken panels, bumpers, fenders and structural/ frame components
- Inspected vehicle repairs for quality control during entire repair process and prior to customer delivery.
- Disassembled vehicle interiors when necessary to access body damage or perform repairs.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding
- Check parts for correct fitment
Education
Bridge City Highschool
Bridge City, TXSkills
- Vehicle inspection
- Welding techniques
- Body repair
- Surface preparation
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Precision frame alignment
- Suspension repair
- Vehicle disassembly
- Plastic repair techniques
- Structural repairs
- Body panel replacement
- Custom fabrication
- Wheel alignment
Accomplishments
- Award for highest productivity in the SETX (Louisiana- deer Park TX) at Firestone complete auto care.
Affiliations
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Woodworking
- Hiking
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Automotive Body Technician
Groves Auto Body LLC.
12.2023 - 12.2024
Automotive Body Technician
Savants collision
07.2021 - 12.2023
Maintenance Technician
Firestone Complete Auto
02.2021 - 07.2021
Automotive Body Technician
Groves Auto Body LLC.
01.2018 - 03.2021
Bridge City Highschool