DAVID ZETINO
Covina,CA
Summary
Skilled automotive body and related repairer with hands-on experience in vehicle body restoration and customization. Known for precision in matching paint, repairing body damage, and customizing vehicles according to specifications. Strong problem-solving abilities and adept at using a wide range of tools and equipment to achieve desired outcomes. Contributed to increasing customer satisfaction through quality repairs and efficient service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Collision Repair Technician
top finish collision center
Santa Ana, CA
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Followed workplace safety protocols to prevent injuries, accidents and vehicle damage.
- Applied primer and paint to vehicles following repair.
- Replaced damaged glass components on vehicles.
- Diagnosed problems related to electric systems including wiring harnesses and connectors.
- Repaired or replaced parts such as bumpers, fenders, doors, windows, frames, radiators, grills, headlights.
- Followed safety procedures and used protective gear.
- Installed and aligned vehicle body parts and panels.
- Applied primers and sealers prior to painting in order to ensure proper adhesion of the finish coat.
- Removed dents with hammers, suction and skilled use of dolly blocks.
- Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
- Sanded, refinished and painted car bodies to improve appearance and overall value.
- Used PDR (Paintless Dent Removal) techniques for minor dents and dings.
- Welded broken parts and filled in dents to create smooth vehicle bodies.
- Calibrated and realigned advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
- Cleaned, sanded, buffed, and primed surfaces to prepare them for painting.
- Used metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches to remove damaged vehicle sections.
Collision Repair Technician
Fix Auto
Temple City, CA
07.2019 - 08.2023
Collision Repair Technician
auto collicion group
Whittier, CA
02.2016 - 03.2019
Education
High School Diploma -
GARDEN GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
Garden Grove, CA12-2015
Skills
- Vehicle repair
- Advanced driver assistance systems
- Paint application
- Metal working
- Electrical diagnostics
- Glass replacement
Certification
- A-CAR
- WELDING TRAINING CERTIFICATION : ALUMINUN WELDING - ALUMINUN SECTIONIG -STEEL WELDING - STEEL SECTIONING
- TESLA TRAINING CLASS
- MODEL 3,Y,S,X,CYBERTRUCK
- BODY REPAIR STRUCTURAL - TOOLBOX PROGRAM - MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - PYROTECHNIC BATTERY DISCONNECT -
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Collision Repair Technician
top finish collision center
08.2023 - 09.2025
Collision Repair Technician
Fix Auto
07.2019 - 08.2023
Collision Repair Technician
auto collicion group
02.2016 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
GARDEN GROVE HIGH SCHOOL