Francisco Medina
Tustin,California
Summary
At Tesla Aliso Viejo, I honed my expertise in auto body repair and vehicle alignment, alongside developing strong leadership skills. My approach to minimizing waste and enhancing repair efficiency by 30% showcases my commitment to quality and environmental sustainability. Skilled in welding and electrical diagnostics, I excel in delivering high-quality, safe vehicle repairs and fostering teamwork.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Body Shop Technician
Tesla Aliso Viejo
11.2022 - Current
- Increased work efficiency by keeping tools organized, clean, and in proper working order.
- Aligned and balanced vehicle frames using laser alignment systems.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Diagnosed and repaired various mechanical and electrical problems on diverse vehicle makes and models.
- Utilized computer-aided design software to design and fix body parts.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Reduced waste materials during repair process through careful evaluation of part usage and recycling efforts.
- Demonstrated proficiency in various welding techniques, ensuring strong structural integrity in all completed body repairs.
- Reduced downtime for clients by completing body repair tasks efficiently and within established timeframes.
- Diversified skill set through cross-training opportunities within the shop, increasing versatility as a technician.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sentury
Santa Ana, CA11-1995
Skills
- Vehicle reassembly
- Alignment corrections
- Auto body repair
- Structural analysis
- Electrical diagnostics
- Frame straightening
- Estimating damages
- Plastic repair
- Glass replacement
- Fiberglass repair
- Dent removal
- Collision repair
- Vehicle disassembly
- Welding
- Power tool proficiency
- Welding proficiency
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Welding experience
- Quality-focused
- Glass installation
- Repair assessment
- Damage assessment
- Body part replacement
- Spot welding
- Dent hammering
- Strong leadership skills
- Commitment to quality
- Test driving
- Frame assessment
- Auto body fabrication
- Vehicle testing
- Repair estimate experience
- Vehicle inspections
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Parts replacement
- Body refinishing
- Automotive diagnostics
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Metal fabrication
- Safety Procedures
- Vehicle Inspection
- Professionalism
- Self motivation
- Welding Techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Specialty parts replacement
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Vehicle alignment
- Component Assembly
- Rust removal
- Body panel sanding
- Car frame realignment
- Communication Skills
- Replacement parts welding
- Panel welding
- Damage repairs
Timeline
Body Shop Technician
Tesla Aliso Viejo
11.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Sentury
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