Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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James Knight

Lexington,United States

Summary

Hardworking professional bringing proven skills in repairing body panels and related components. Helps team meet daily demands with quick, accurate work in line with manufacturers' specifications. Reliable and team-oriented with strong attention to technical details.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Auto Body Technician

Joe Hudson Collision Center
Columbia , SC
04.2025 - Current
  • Repair or replace damaged body panels
  • Weld on new panels
  • Vehicle Teardown for paint
  • Diagnose and Repair electrical wires and connections
  • Replace damaged suspension parts
  • Replace radiator and condensers
  • Properly discharge high voltage ev batteries to safely work on high voltage system

Auto Body Technician

Caliber Collision
Irmo, South Carolina
02.2022 - 04.2025

Repair and replacment of body panels

Vehicle teardown ton prepp vehicle for paint

Cut off and weld on new panels amd rails

Repair electrical wires and troubleshooting of electrical systems

Replacing radiators and ac condensers

Properly discharge high voltage evs

Auto Body Technician and Prepper

Richard Wright paint and body
Lexington , SC
01.2020 - 02.2022

Straightening of damaged body panels,taping amd prepping damaged vehicles for paint,spraying restoration jobs with epoxy primer and high build primer

Water and Mold Technician

Rytech of the midlands
Columbia , SC
01.2018 - 01.2020

Demolition of affected materials from water and fire damage,setting up drying equipment such as fans and dehumidifiers,taking moisture readings,cleaning and prepping for mold test,setting up containment

Home Remodeler

Brothertons home improvement
Lexington, SC
02.2016 - 01.2018

Duties included whole home painting,drywall repair and installation,fan and light replacement and installation,whole home pressure washing,appliance installation and electrical repair and troubleshooting

Low Voltage Cable Technician

Palmetto PC Solutions
West Columbia, South Carolina
03.2014 - 02.2016

Installation of cat5 and cat6

Terminating cat5 and cat6 cable as well as access card reader cable

Installation and troubleshooting data racks,switches,cctv systems and fire alarms,

Lead Cable Technician

Lonely wolf communications
Irmo, South Carolina
01.2004 - 03.2014

Installation and troubleshooting shooting of cable lines and equipment in residential and commercial settings as well as access point Installation and phone system cutovers

HVAC Technician

Ernie hall and son heating and air
Gilbert , SC
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding installation or service issues in a timely manner.
  • Attended seminars and workshops related to advances in HVAC technology for professional development purposes.
  • Troubleshot complex control circuits involving relays, transformers and switches.

Education

High School Diploma -

Gilbert High School
Gilbert , SC
05-2001

Skills

  • Welding
  • Electrical repair and diagnostic
  • High voltage discharge
  • Suspension repair
  • Panel replacement
  • Safety compliance
  • Quality control
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Airbag system repair
  • Power tool proficiency
  • Schematics experience
  • Electrical system diagnosis
  • Hand tool proficiency
  • Pneumatic tool proficiency
  • Wheel alignment
  • Excellent work ethic

Certification

  • I-car
  • Mv609 ac certification
  • Welding certifications

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Auto Body Technician

Joe Hudson Collision Center
04.2025 - Current

Auto Body Technician

Caliber Collision
02.2022 - 04.2025

Auto Body Technician and Prepper

Richard Wright paint and body
01.2020 - 02.2022

Water and Mold Technician

Rytech of the midlands
01.2018 - 01.2020

Home Remodeler

Brothertons home improvement
02.2016 - 01.2018

Low Voltage Cable Technician

Palmetto PC Solutions
03.2014 - 02.2016

Lead Cable Technician

Lonely wolf communications
01.2004 - 03.2014

HVAC Technician

Ernie hall and son heating and air
01.2002 - 01.2004

High School Diploma -

Gilbert High School
James Knight