Israel Rocha Delgado
Summary
With over six years of dedicated experience in the auto body and painting sector. I have honed a deep understanding of both technical skills and creative finesse required to restore and enhance the aesthetics of various vehicle types. Skilled in a diverse array of tools and techniques, consistently delivering high-quality results within fast paced and high stress environment deadlines. Known for strong work ethic, adaptability, and the ability to independently master new skills. Aiming to contribute extensive expertise to a dynamic team, enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency while pursuing continuous professional development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bodyman and Painter
Car Prep Inc
Fountain Valley, CA
11.2020 - Current
- Conduct a thorough disassembly to evaluate the damage and formulate a comprehensive repair plan.
- Mended damaged body parts, ensuring adherence to industry standards, and proper fit of replacement parts. Resulting in seamless repairs.
- Replace all parts associated with collision repair, including body panels, suspension parts, vehicle structure, radiators, airbags, interior trim, etc.
- Utilized a variety of hand and power tools, such as grinders, welders, cutting wheels, spray guns, and sanding blocks.
- Repaired minor scratches, dents, chips and other imperfections on vehicle surfaces prior to painting.
- Mix water and solvent-based basecoats using RM, Valspar and PPG products.
- Performed color matching using spectrophotometers and other computer-aided technologies.
- Executed car color sanding and buffing to maintain original equipment manufacturer texture.
- Followed OEM standards for blending formulas, applying topcoats and curing paint.
- Regularly checked finished products for quality assurance purposes.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Followed work orders for all repair operations, consistently delivering high-quality results within designated timeframes.
- Applied protective coatings such as waxes or sealants after completion of painting job.
- Followed all safety protocols while handling hazardous materials such as thinners or paint strippers
- Contributed to maintaining a clean and organized shop environment, enhancing productivity and safety.
Auto Body Painter's Helper
Gaffoglio Family MetalCrafters
Fountain Valley, CA
11.2020 - Current
- Conducted block sanding for surface preparation.
- Executed Bondo, fiberglass application on various surfaces.
- Assisted with mixing and preparing paints for use on projects.
- Painting prototype cars coming out in the near future (Rivian, Fisker, Chrysler).
- Work next to top designers in the industry, ensuring bodylines, panel gapping, is A1.
- Usage of new and upcoming toners and paint is only available out of state.
- Clear application over raw carbon fiber parts for aircraft.
- Interior and exterior texture application on raw plastics.
- Rim/wheel Painting.
- Headlight, taillight tinting.
- Worked with Chip Foose on his personal and future projects.
Paint Helper
Car star Collision
La Habra, CA
06.2016 - 11.2020
- Prepared vehicle surfaces by sanding, priming, and masking to ensure proper adhesion of paint.
- Executed flawless vehicle prep work, including sanding, masking, and priming.
- Blended base and clear coats to achieve seamless repair results.
- Applied base coats, clear coats, and finishing products using HVLP spray guns, resulting in a flawless finish.
- Sanded and sealed completed finishes according to precise specifications.
- Repaired minor scratches, dents, chips and other imperfections on vehicle surfaces prior to painting.
- Collaborated with the body shop crew to ensure a seamless repairs and painting process.
- Provided technical advice on proper care of newly painted surfaces.
- Performed quality checks to ensure a flawless paint finish.
- Maintain a clean, organized paint booth for optimal productivity.
- Collaborated with a colleague to meet team goals and maximize efficiency.
- Constantly met or exceeded customer expectations, resulting in high customer satisfaction.
Education
Certificate - Auto Collison Tech \ Paint Tech
Cypress College
Cypress, CA08-2017
Skills
- Glue, rivet, and weld structural components being replaced
- Metal refinishing, dent repair
- Knowledge of different types of paint, Bondo, fiberglass, panel bonding glues, etc
- Suspension systems, radiators, air bags, and interior disassembly
- Alignment and wheel balancing
- Mig welding, spot welding
- Computerized measuring systems, CAR-O-LINER frame machine
- Mechanical knowledge
- Plastic repair techniques
- Advanced masking and prepping techniques
- Surface preparation, blocking, sanding
- Proficient in vehicle disassembly and reassembly, bagging, and tagging everything
- RM color matching
- Proficient in sanding and buffing
- Ability to spray basecoats, tri-coats, candies, and clear
Certification
- 3M training
- SEM training
- RM color matching training
- ACR Tech course
- ACR Structural alignment repair course
- Auto Refinishing Tech course
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bodyman and Painter
Car Prep Inc
11.2020 - Current
Auto Body Painter's Helper
Gaffoglio Family MetalCrafters
11.2020 - Current
Paint Helper
Car star Collision
06.2016 - 11.2020
Certificate - Auto Collison Tech \ Paint Tech
Cypress College
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