Jason Jackson
Pennington
Summary
Dynamic auto body professional with extensive experience at Caliber Collision, excelling in quality control and efficient paint mixing. Proven leadership in mentoring teams and optimizing workflows, resulting in reduced repair times. Committed to safety and environmental compliance, with a strong focus on achieving high-quality finishes and maintaining budgetary constraints.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Painter
Caliber Collision
04.2009 - Current
- Learned safety protocols and proper handling of painting tools and equipment.
- Assisted in preparing surfaces for painting, ensuring quality finishes.
- Familiarized with various paint types and application techniques to optimize results.
- Supported team in mixing paints to achieve desired colors and textures.
- Managed inventory of supplies effectively, minimizing costs without compromising job performance or quality.
- Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
- Product maintenance and ordering.
- Maintaining work area for cleanliness.
- Repair and service of all tools and work area.
- Observed experienced painters to develop skills in application methods and efficiency.
- Adapted to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility in task execution.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline project workflows and enhance productivity.
- Reduced paint waste by implementing effective paint mixing and application methods.
- Streamlined workflow processes to optimize productivity while maintaining high quality standards in painting projects.
- Maintained a safe work environment through adherence to OSHA safety standards and regular inspections of painting equipment.
- Completed projects on time and within budget with careful scheduling, resource allocation, and task prioritization.
- Exemplified strong leadership skills through clear delegation of tasks, setting expectations, providing feedback and guidance when needed.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Continued education to keep top knowledge of my job.
Auto Body Refinisher
Integrity Auto Body
04.2008 - 04.2009
- Diagnosed and repaired collision damage using industry-standard tools and techniques.
- Collaborated with insurance adjusters to assess damages and streamline repair processes.
- Executed high-quality paint finishing to restore vehicle aesthetics and protect surfaces.
- Maintained inventory of parts and tools, ensuring availability for timely project completion.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through attending workshops, trade shows, and certification courses relevant to the auto body technician field.
Auto Body Painter
Baker Chrysler Jeep Dodge
06.1998 - 04.2008
- Mentored junior technicians on safety protocols, repair techniques, and best practices.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced repair times.
- Conducted thorough inspections of repaired vehicles to ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Ensured consistent quality control through thorough inspections of completed work before releasing vehicles back to customers.
- Completed complex repairs with precision, demonstrating expertise in various auto body materials and techniques.
- Reduced waste generation by recycling materials where possible and following environmentally friendly disposal procedures.
Education
No Degree - Auto Body Refinishing
Mercer County Technical School
Ewing NJ 06-1998
High School Diploma -
Hopewell Valley Central High School
Pennington, NJ06-1998
Skills
- Creative thinking capacity
- Adaptable to change
- Budgeting and cost estimation
- Training and mentoring
- Detail-oriented approach
- Deadline-driven mentality
- Equipment maintenance
- Expert color matching
- Decision making aptitude
- Quality control expertise
- Problem-solving capacity
- Environmental regulations compliance
- Safety protocol adherence
- Efficient time management
- Paint mixing proficiency
- Strong leadership
- Crew oversight
- Site safety
- Quality control monitoring
- Environmental compliance
- Written and verbal instructions
- Budgeting and cost control
- Materials inventory
- Daily progress reports
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Power tool operation
- Clear communication
- Hand and power tool operation
- Safety awareness
- Workspace organization
- Decision-making
- Self motivation
Certification
- ICAR Platinum Certification
- OSHA certified
- Waterborne paint certified
- PPG certified
- BASF certified
- Spies Heckers certified
Timeline
Head Painter
Caliber Collision
04.2009 - Current
Auto Body Refinisher
Integrity Auto Body
04.2008 - 04.2009
Auto Body Painter
Baker Chrysler Jeep Dodge
06.1998 - 04.2008
No Degree - Auto Body Refinishing
Mercer County Technical School
High School Diploma -
Hopewell Valley Central High School
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