Gary doherty
Cocoa
Summary
Experienced auto body repair technician with a strong background in welding and parts replacement. Known for exceptional detail orientation and dedication to restoring vehicles to original specifications. Successfully completed numerous projects with a focus on quality and efficiency.
Overview
30
30
year of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body Repair Technician
Pat Fischer Nissan
Titusville
06.2025 - Current
- Inspected vehicles for damage and identified necessary repairs.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for body repair tasks.
- Removed and replaced damaged body panels and parts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of repair projects.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment daily.
- Followed safety protocols while performing repair tasks.
- Welded replacement parts into place on the body frame.
- Adjusted gaps between body panels for proper fitment before welding them together with an arc welder.
- Performed complete body repair and painting of vehicles, including minor dents, scratches, rust spots, and other blemishes.
- Applied expertise and knowledge of tools to remove defects and return pieces to factory specifications.
- Identified parts that need to be replaced or repaired due to damage or wear.
- Applied primer and paint to the vehicle's surface using a spray gun.
- Inspected vehicles after repairs were completed for accuracy of workmanship.
- Disassembled vehicles before beginning repairs by removing all accessories like grills, mirrors and lights.
- Maintained detailed records of repair jobs, including parts used and time invested, to support efficient workflow.
- Organized work areas to ensure cleanliness and safety compliance.
- Aligned doors, hoods, trunks, bumpers, fenders, headlights and taillights according to manufacturer specifications.
- Installed new sheet metal panels to replace damaged areas.
- Kept abreast of industry developments through continuing education courses offered by automotive manufacturers.
- Reattached panels and welded connections to return vehicles to proper shapes.
- Repaired or replaced interior components such as door handles, locks, armrests, and trim pieces.
- Replaced damaged car fenders, grills and panels.
- Organized and maintained work areas free of potential hazards.
- Attended advanced training classes to learn new skills and earn certifications for auto body work.
- Welded broken parts and filled in dents to create smooth vehicle bodies.
- Utilized computerized measuring systems for accurate repairs.
- Performed dent removal using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Installed and aligned vehicle body parts and panels.
- Pursued ongoing education to stay current with industry standards and emerging repair techniques.
- Performed welding to repair vehicle frames and bodies.
- Worked according to manufacturers' instructions to determine correct methods for restoring and replacing parts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stafford High School
Stafford,Va.06-1972
Skills
- Collision repair
- Body panel repair
- Panel replacement
- Frame straightening
- Frame assessment
- Cooling system repair
- Airbag system repair
- Fiberglass repair
- Aluminum repair
- Welding techniques
- Welding experience
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Spot welding
- Auto body fabrication
- Parts replacement
- Vehicle inspection
- Attention to detail
- Continuous learning
- Communication skills
Timeline
Auto Body Repair Technician
Pat Fischer Nissan
06.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
Stafford High School