Glenn Wille
Davis Junction,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body Technician
ABC Repairs Center
Addison, IL
06.2010 - 05.2024
- Performed preliminary inspection of vehicles to determine extent of damage.
- Sanded and buffed vehicles to prepare for painting or repair work.
- Repaired minor dents, dings, scratches, tears, and rips in vehicle upholstery.
- Applied rust-proofing treatments to protect vehicle bodies from corrosion.
- Welded replacement parts into place using MIG and TIG welding equipment.
- Replaced damaged body panels with new or recycled OEM parts.
- Disassembled and reassembled vehicle components as necessary during repairs.
- Cleaned repaired surfaces with solvents to ensure proper adhesion of paint or other materials.
- Repaired structural damage such as broken frames using jacks, hammers, wrenches .
- Inspected completed jobs for quality control purposes prior to releasing vehicles back to customers.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean workspace by sweeping floors and disposing of hazardous materials properly.
- Checked all bolts, screws, nuts, for proper tightness after completion of repairs.
- Assisted the shop manager in ordering supplies when needed.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while working on customer vehicles.
- Replaced damaged car fenders, grills and panels.
- Followed workplace safety protocols to prevent injuries, accidents and vehicle damage.
- Welded broken parts and filled in dents to create smooth vehicle bodies.
- Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
- Monitored parts and materials storage area and maintained stock replenishment and organization.
- Organized and maintained work areas free of potential hazards.
- Assisted with windshield, window and light replacements.
- Performed diagnostic tests on vehicles to detect issues and root causes.
- Distributed vehicle parts to technicians for replacement on in-shop vehicles.
- Used buffing tools to repair dents on vehicle doors and panels.
- Filled small dents and lesser cosmetic issues with plastic or solder to create smooth surfaces for painting.
- Covered bumpers, windows and trim with masking tape to prevent overspray or damage to adjacent areas.
- Used metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches to remove damaged vehicle sections.
- Removed dents with hammers, suction and skilled use of dolly blocks.
Maintenance Technician
SW Roofing
Sycamore, IL
07.2007 - 01.2008
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using visual inspections and test instruments.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Followed established safety procedures when operating heavy machinery.
- Monitored inventory levels of replacement parts and supplies needed for repairs.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts and components to maintain proper operation.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Conducted performance and safety inspections on equipment and machinery to maintain operational baseline.
- Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks and closet rods to meet customer needs.
- Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
- Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
- Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
- Maintained or repaired specialized equipment or machinery.
- Set up and operated machine tools to repair or fabricate jigs, fixtures or tools.
- Received, sorted and stored incoming inventory items according to established guidelines.
- Performed cycle counts of warehouse stock on a regular basis.
- Maintained accurate records of all goods received, shipped or transferred between warehouses.
- Operated forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Assisted with physical inventories as required.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved products and materials by hand or using trucks and other equipment.
- Organized the warehouse in an efficient manner to facilitate locating merchandise quickly.
- Ensured safety policies were followed at all times while working in the warehouse environment.
- Packaged items for shipment according to customer specifications.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding work progress and any issues that arose during shifts.
- Tracked inventory levels, restocked shelves as needed and reported discrepancies to management team members.
- Provided assistance to co-workers when needed or requested.
- Identified potential problems related to shipping errors or damages prior to delivery.
- Followed proper safety protocols when operating machinery in the warehouse.
- Cleaned, maintained and organized the warehouse area daily.
- Managed hazardous materials appropriately per company regulations.
- Operated large vehicles, forklifts and pallet jacks to transport multiple freight loads.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments from trucks and picked up and moved heavy packages and items using forklifts.
- Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
- Protected items by wrapping in cling film, padded moving blankets and tape.
- Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
- Carried necessary tools and supplies to transportation vehicles and returned to proper storage areas after use.
- Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
- Followed organizational procedures to stack and store cargo in transit sheds, ship holds and warehouses.
- Counted number of boxes or units in loading docks to confirm proper completion of work orders.
- Loaded cargo onto transportation devices and attached affixing tools to achieve safe transportation.
- Placed bins, carts and containers in convenient locations to assist with loading efficiency.
Education
GED -
Kishwaukee Education Consortium
Malta, IL05-1998
Collision Repair And Technology
Kishwaukee College
Malta, ILSkills
- Auto body fabrication
- Vehicle Inspection
- Insurance knowledge
- Welding experience
- Collision repair
- Excellent work ethic
- Welding
- Welding Techniques
- Surface Sanding
- Fiberglass repair
- Spot welding
- Deadline-oriented
- Defect Removal
- Spray Gun Operation
- Damage Assessment
- Attentive to detail
- Product Location
- Shipping and receiving
- Packaging and Labeling
- Safety Compliance
- Storage Organization
- Stock control
- Forklift Operation
- Loading and unloading
- Warehouse Organization
- Order Picking
- Warehouse Safety
- Damage Prevention
- Storage Area Maintenance
- Invoice Verification
- Equipment Operation
- Product verification
- Visual Inspection
- Protective Equipment Use
- Material Handling
- Stacking and Staging
- Equipment Parts Replacement
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Problem-Solving
- Cargo Securing
- Materials handling and transport
- Storage Management
- Organizational Skills
- Forklift Operations
- Loading Dock Operations
- Cargo Sorting
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Building Maintenance
- Parts Replacement
- Equipment Installation
- Painting
- Roof maintenance
- Tool management
- Mechanical expertise
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Drywall Repair
- Groundskeeping
- Field maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Air Compressors
- Power and hand tool use
- Machine lubrication
- Maintaining components
- Mechanical Repair
- Equipment Repair
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Auto Body Technician
ABC Repairs Center
06.2010 - 05.2024
Maintenance Technician
SW Roofing
07.2007 - 01.2008
GED -
Kishwaukee Education Consortium
Collision Repair And Technology
Kishwaukee College
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