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Delson Polanco

Raleigh,NC

Summary

Dedicated Automotive Body Technician with extensive experience at Southern States Mazda, excelling in collision repair and vehicle diagnostics. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through high-quality repairs and a strong work ethic. Skilled in welding and body panel replacement, consistently meeting deadlines while ensuring top-notch quality control.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Automotive Body Technician

Southern States Mazda
  • 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.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
  • Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
  • Improved overall customer satisfaction by providing high-quality auto body repairs and exceptional service.
  • 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.
  • Optimized workshop efficiency by keeping tools organized, maintaining clean workspaces, and promptly addressing equipment issues when necessary.
  • Consistently met deadlines on repair jobs without compromising quality standards or cutting corners.
  • 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.
  • Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
  • Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
  • Completed complex repairs with precision, demonstrating expertise in various auto body materials and techniques.
  • Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.

Auto Body Technician

Gerber
11.2023 - Current

Auto body Repairs, Parts replacement, Mechanical work, Structural work.

Auto Body Technician

Performance Auto & Body Repair
12.2023 - 10.2024

Auto Body Repairs, Structural Repairs, Parts Replacements, Mechanical

Auto Body Painter's Helper

The Painters Auto Body
04.2009 - 10.2016
  • Assisted in color matching and mixing for accurate paint application on various auto body surfaces.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by efficiently completing high-quality paint jobs within established timeframes.
  • Prepared vehicles for painting by thoroughly cleaning surfaces, removing rust, and filling dents and scratches.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ordering necessary supplies when needed to maintain an efficient workspace.

Education

GED -

North Rockland High School
Thiells, NY
08.2010

Skills

  • Automotive refinishing
  • Plastic repair techniques
  • Custom fabrication
  • Parts ordering
  • Suspension repair
  • Vehicle diagnostics
  • Structural repairs
  • Collision repair
  • Body panel replacement
  • Fiberglass repair
  • Vehicle disassembly
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Auto body repair
  • Hand tool proficiency
  • Welding experience
  • Power tool proficiency
  • Quality-focused
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Welding
  • Repair assessment
  • Spray gun operation
  • Surface sanding
  • Defect removal
  • Body panel repair

Certification

I-CAR

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Auto Body Technician

Performance Auto & Body Repair
12.2023 - 10.2024

Auto Body Technician

Gerber
11.2023 - Current

Auto Body Painter's Helper

The Painters Auto Body
04.2009 - 10.2016

Automotive Body Technician

Southern States Mazda

GED -

North Rockland High School