David Walker
Dingmans Collision
Yutan,Nebraska
40
Years of experience
1
Certification
Skilled Auto Body Technician with 40 years of experience in damage assessment, frame straightening, panel replacement, and welding. Known for restoring vehicles to manufacturer standards and delivering quality-focused, customer-ready repairs.
Work History
Auto Body Technician
4 Years 2 Months- Repaired dents, scratches, and structural damage using industry-standard bodywork tools and equipment.
- Removed and replaced damaged panels, bumpers, lights, and trim for accurate fit and finish.
- Prepped surfaces by sanding, masking, and priming vehicles for paint application.
- Inspected collision damage and planned repair steps for body panels, frames, and related components.
- Aligned frames and body sections to restore manufacturer specifications and safe operation.
- Coordinated with estimators and painters to maintain smooth repair flow and consistent quality.
- Inspected completed repairs to verify workmanship, alignment, and customer-ready presentation.
- 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.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
Auto Body Technician
4 Years 9 Months- Improved overall customer satisfaction by providing high-quality auto body repairs and exceptional service.
- Matched finishes by blending repaired areas with surrounding panels for seamless appearance.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
Skills
Auto body repair
Body panel repair
Vehicle reassembly
Welding experience
Team collaboration
Aluminum repair
Body filler application
Seam sealing
Glass installation
Panel replacement
Frame straightening
Damage assessment
Sanding techniques
Surface sanding
Color sanding
Spray gun operation
Buffing techniques
Adhesive bonding
Sanding expertise
Hand tool proficiency
Project management
Quality-focused
Deadline oriented
Headlight restoration
Automotive painting
Certification
I-CAR Certiified
Timeline
Auto Body Technician
Dingmans Collision
01.2020 - 03.2024Read More
Auto Body Technician
Intertech Collision
03.2015 - 12.2019Read More