Israel Rodriguez
2533w 13760s Riverton ,UT
Summary
Dynamic Auto Body Repair Technician with extensive experience at Roses Auto Body, specializing in high-quality paint application and color matching. Proven ability to enhance team efficiency and mentor junior staff, while consistently delivering exceptional results in vehicle restoration and repair. Skilled in welding techniques and committed to maintaining the highest quality standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body Repair Technician
Active Auto
Bountiful, UT
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Inspected vehicles for damage and assessed repair needs.
- Utilized hand tools and power equipment for body repairs and refinishing.
- Applied paint and protective finishes to restored surfaces accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes and improve efficiency.
Auto Body Repair Technician
Auto Farm
Price, UT
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Maintained organized work areas, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Diagnosed vehicle issues using diagnostic tools, enhancing problem-solving capabilities.
- Assisted in training new technicians on repair techniques and safety practices.
- Managed inventory of parts and supplies, ensuring availability for timely repairs.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
Auto Body Repair and Painter
Randall's Body Shop Inc
Murray, UT
03.2019 - 10.2024
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, cleaning, and applying primer.
- Operated spray guns and other painting equipment to achieve high-quality finishes.
- Matched paint colors accurately to ensure consistency across projects.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely project completion.
- Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes, and joints.
- Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
- Mixed, matched and blended colors to produce desired effects.
Auto Body Painter
Roses Auto Body Shop
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2012 - 02.2019
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding and cleaning to ensure optimal adhesion.
- Applied primer and paint using spray guns, ensuring even coverage and finish quality.
- Mixed paint colors accurately to match customer specifications and vehicle standards.
- Inspected completed work for imperfections, performing touch-ups as needed for quality assurance.
- Assisted in training new staff on painting techniques and equipment usage to enhance team capabilities.
- Achieved seamless paint jobs by thoroughly prepping surfaces, including sanding, masking, and priming.
- Used metal pick hammers and punches to remove minor pits and dimples in body.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Custom mixed colors to match customers' desired color.
- Provided ongoing support to junior staff members as a mentor in mastering advanced painting techniques and best practices.
Auto Body Restoration
Custom and Classic
Murray, UT
01.2009 - 02.2012
- Improved efficiency in handling large volumes of data by developing automated reporting tools for the team''s use.
- Developed and refined build process and configurations, and contributed to network automation.
- Developed strong relationships with auto body shops, ensuring high-quality repairs at competitive prices.
- Streamlined data reporting processes by automating routine tasks and creating custom queries for unique requests.
- Designed custom automation solutions tailored to meet specific business needs and objectives.
- Introduced automation solutions to improve efficiency in routine tasks, allowing staff to focus on more strategic initiatives.
Education
No Degree -
United Education Institute
Huntington Park, CASkills
- Auto body repair
- Paint application
- Color matching
- Welding techniques
- Spot welding
- Body filler applications
- Body disassembly
- Fiberglass repair
- Vehicle reassembly
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Custom paint jobs
- Body part replacement
- Hydraulic equipment operation
- Frame straightening
- Panel replacement
- Corrosion protection
- Plastic repair
- Custom fabrication
- Restoration techniques
Timeline
Auto Body Repair Technician
Active Auto
04.2025 - 12.2025
Auto Body Repair Technician
Auto Farm
10.2024 - 03.2025
Auto Body Repair and Painter
Randall's Body Shop Inc
03.2019 - 10.2024
Auto Body Painter
Roses Auto Body Shop
03.2012 - 02.2019
Auto Body Restoration
Custom and Classic
01.2009 - 02.2012
No Degree -
United Education Institute