Elijah Hughes
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Skilled Auto Body Technician with a proven track record at Classic Collision Center, adept in body panel repair and wielding experience. Known for an excellent work ethic and quality-focused outcomes, consistently delivering accurate estimates and superior vehicle inspections. Expert in leveraging hand-tool and welding proficiency to achieve exceptional results, enhancing vehicle functionality and appearance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auto Body Technician
Classic Collision Center
09.2023 - Current
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
- Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Diagnosed and repaired various mechanical and electrical problems on diverse vehicle makes and models.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Aligned and balanced vehicle frames using laser alignment systems.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
Auto Body Technician
Rick Worley & Sons Collision and Towing
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
- Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Diagnosed and repaired various mechanical and electrical problems on diverse vehicle makes and models.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
Parts Manager
Russell Racing, LLC
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Analyzed sales trends to follow demands of customers and in-shop needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Developed and implemented new procedures for improving inventory control and reducing time required locating parts by modifying part numbers and locations.
- Mitigated financial discrepancies by managing inventory, damaged goods and backorders.
- Provided timely, insightful and accurate reports to upper management.
- Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
- Monitored and evaluated supplier performance to maintain quality of parts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN08.2022
High School Diploma -
Hamilton County Department of Education
Chattanooga, TN05.2021
Skills
- Schematics experience
- Excellent work ethic
- Body Panel Repair
- Accurate estimates
- Vehicle Inspection
- Auto body repair
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Concise time management
- Quality-focused
- Damage Assessment
- Welding proficiency
- Power tool proficiency
Certification
- Awarded National Malco Power tools Head of the Class Award
- Structural Unibody Repair
- Non-Structural Unibody Repair
- Safety & Pollution Prevention
- Mig Welding
Timeline
Auto Body Technician
Classic Collision Center
09.2023 - Current
Auto Body Technician
Rick Worley & Sons Collision and Towing
11.2021 - 08.2023
Parts Manager
Russell Racing, LLC
01.2020 - 04.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
Chattanooga State Community College
High School Diploma -
Hamilton County Department of Education
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