I’m looking to further improve my skills and knowledge in your industry.
I’m a committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand in a safe and timely matter. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new and all challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Can handle day-to-day operations. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I am willing to enroll in courses to further educate myself in different areas of your company. I have currently enrolled in an Industrial Electrical Maintenance to earn my certificate. Your company has a lot to offer an individual and I would make a great asset to your company.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Farmworker
Tom Witmer Farms
Sterling, Illinois
01.2021 - Current
As a farmworker, my duties include operating, maintaining, and repairing equipment
I operate a variety of different equipment
I have experience working on engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems
I perform diagnostics on equipment to further prevent problems that might occur that reduce down time
I have built and currently maintain grain bin systems
I replace and maintain bearings, diagnose, and repair or replace electric motors on grain bin systems as needed
I weld steel together building different things as shelves, gates, and support systems
I do repair welds on equipment
Auto Body Technician/Equipment Operator
Slim-N-Hanks Auto Body Shop
Sterling, Illinois
01.2003 - 03.2024
As an employee I do a variety of jobs. I am a auto body tech and I operate and maintain a variety of wreckers and forklifts.
As a driver and maintenance man of wreckers my duties include;
Operating wreckers of different sizes from light duty to med duty and flatbeds
Towing vehicles from breakdowns to full accident recoveries
Operating equipment in a safe manner to further prevent injury to myself or others
Routine oil changes and inspection of fluid levels
Grease all joints and moving parts that required lubrication.
Replace hydraulic hoses and pumps
Work on engines as replacing parts that are needed and diagnose problems
Repair wiring and lights on the trucks
Inspect wrecker to assure everything is working properly to maintain a safe operating machine
As a forklift operator and maintenance man, my duties included;
Operating forklifts with different attachments
Loading and unloading carriers in a safe and efficient timely matter
Loading different size cargo from a small pallet to full size vehicles
Routine oil changes
Grease all fittings and all moving parts that require lubrication
Check all fluids to assure proper levels are maintained
Replace hydraulic hoses
Diagnose problems with the engine and transmission
Work on engines repairing and or replacing parts
Replacing lighting and wiring as needed
Maintain the Mast
Change out tires
Change propane tanks
Doing inspections to assure safe operations
As an auto body technician, I repair vehicles after minor and major collisions
My duties include;
Disassembled and reassembled vehicle components as necessary during repairs.
Inspected, repaired or replaced different wiring harnesses
Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
Welded replacement parts using MIG welder.
Replaced suspension components as needed on variety of different vehicles.
Performed suspension alignments.
Replaced engine, transmission, and driveline components on a variety of vehicles.
Performed diagnostic tests on vehicles to detect issues and root causes.
Inspected completed jobs for quality control purposes prior to releasing vehicles back to customers.
Performed preliminary inspection of vehicles to determine extent of damage.
Repaired structural damage such as broken frames using jacks, hammers, wrenches .
Maintained records of all repairs performed on each vehicle including time spent on each job.
Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and order accordingly.
Checked all bolts, screws, nuts, for proper tightness after completion of repairs.
Reviewed manufacturer manuals to understand their correct specifications repairs on vehicle.
Attended advanced training classes to learn new skills and earn certifications for auto body work.
Inspected automotive repairs that were previously repaired from other shops to assure a safe vehicle and correcting the repairs to properly make it safe again.
Installed new windshields using specialized tools and adhesives.
Assisted the shop manager in ordering supplies when needed.
Ordered and utilized protective equipment and respirators to promote workplace safety.
Completed daily auto body repairs with high customer satisfaction rate.
Used metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches and other variety of tools for repair.
Maintained and organized a clean workspace by sweeping floors and disposing of hazardous materials properly.
Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times while working.
Followed workplace safety protocols to prevent injuries, accidents and vehicle damage
Autobody Technician
McGrath Auto
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.2002 - 06.2003
As a Technician I repaired vehicles after minor and major collisions.
My duties included;
Performed repair work on vehicles, including bodywork, welding and other related repairs.
Welded different varieties of sheet metal and High Strength steel
Welded replacement parts into place on vehicles using MIG welders and spot welders.
Inspected completed work for quality assurance purposes prior to customer delivery.
Operated frame straightening machines
Tested electrical systems on cars to identify problems.
Performed diagnostic tests on vehicles to detect issues and root causes.
Reviewed manufacturer manuals to repair vehicle to their specifications.
Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts needed for replacement.
Utilized protective equipment for myself.
Ordered materials that were needed for the job.
Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
Assisted with windshield, window and light replacements.
Worked according to manufacturers' instructions to determine correct methods for restoring and replacing parts.
Used air guns, air grinders and wrenches to remove damaged vehicle sections.
Completed daily auto body repairs with high customer satisfaction rate.
Aligned components using measuring devices such as lasers or calipers.
Installed accessories such as spoilers, trim moldings, decals or window tints.
Used air-powered tools for various tasks.
Sanded, refinished and painted car bodies.
Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
Repaired and replaced Electrical wiring harnesses.
Organized and maintained work areas free of potential hazards to assure safety of others and myself.
Followed workplace safety protocols to prevent injuries, accidents and vehicle damage.
Autobody Technician
Cooks Auto Body
Normal, IL
06.2001 - 12.2001
As a autobody technician, I repaired vehicles after minor and major collisions.
My duties included;
Performed repair work on vehicles.
Aligned components using measuring devices such as lasers or calipers.
Repaired rust damage by removing rusted sections of the vehicle body and replacing them with new material.
Installed sheet metal parts
Removed damaged body parts from vehicles using cutting torches, grinders and a variety of other tools
Welding light metal and High strength steel
Electrical repairs and replacement of wiring harnesses
Suspension parts replacement front and rear of vehicle
Replacement of engine, transmission, and driveline such as axles and driveshafts.
Welded replacement parts into place on vehicles using MIG welders or spot welders.
Inspected completed work for quality assurance purposes prior to customer delivery.
Operated frame straightening machines to restore chassis alignment after collisions.
Tested electrical systems on cars to identify problems prior to repair work.
Inspected automotive repairs to assure a safe vehicle.
Performed diagnostic tests on vehicles to detect issues and root causes.
Reviewed manufacturer manuals to understand vehicle specifications and parts.
Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and repairs.
Assisted with windshield, window and light replacements.
Worked according to manufacturers' instructions
Organized and maintained work areas free of potential hazards for myself and others
Followed workplace safety protocols to prevent injuries, accidents and vehicle damage.
Autobody Technician
Hunter Body Shop
Morrison, IL
09.1993 - 06.2001
As a autobody technician, I repaired vehicles after minor and major collisions
My duties included;
Mixed paint according to manufacturer's specifications and sprayed it onto vehicles in even coats.
Aligned bumpers, headlights and other components using measuring devices such as lasers or calipers.
Repaired rust damage by removing rusted sections of the vehicle body and replacing them with new material.
Applied automotive finishes such as lacquer, enamel, urethane or polyurethane paints.
Installed sheet metal parts such as fenders, hoods, doors and trunk lids.
Performed repair work on vehicles, including bodywork, welding and other related repairs.
Applied primer to repaired surfaces for corrosion protection and adhesion of top coats.
Welded replacement parts into place on vehicles using MIG welders or spot welders.
Inspected completed work for quality assurance purposes prior to customer delivery.
Cleaned sanding dust from vehicle bodies before applying primer or paint.
Sanded, refinished and painted car bodies to improve appearance and overall value.
Inspected automotive repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance.
Organized and maintained work areas free of potential hazards.
Followed workplace safety protocols to prevent injuries, accidents and vehicle damage.
Education
Diploma -
Sterling High School
01.1994
Skills
Engine mechanical skills
Operation skills
Mig welding
Arc welding
Gas welding
Electrical skills 12 volt systems
Electrical wiring skills 120 and 240 amp
Hard working and reliable
Communication skills
Deadline-oriented
References
Tom Witmer, (815) 535-1600
Brett Holcomb, (815) 441-1675
Derek Snodgrass, (309) 945-8871
Affiliations
In my free time I coach ice hockey for the Rockford Park District in Rockford IL. I have done this for 9 years as I have 2 kids, one that plays and one that had played. It has given me a chance at meeting and working with other people of all ages, and giving me more time to spend with my kids doing something that they love doing.
Timeline
Farmworker
Tom Witmer Farms
01.2021 - Current
Auto Body Technician/Equipment Operator
Slim-N-Hanks Auto Body Shop
01.2003 - 03.2024
Autobody Technician
McGrath Auto
01.2002 - 06.2003
Autobody Technician
Cooks Auto Body
06.2001 - 12.2001
Autobody Technician
Hunter Body Shop
09.1993 - 06.2001
Diploma -
Sterling High School
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