John Yaksima
Lorton,VA
Summary
Skilled Auto Body and Frame Technician with 30 years of experience and proven track record , enhancing vehicle integrity and customer satisfaction through expert welding and structural analysis. Excelled in metal fabrication and fostering team skill development, significantly improving frame alignment accuracy. Demonstrates exceptional mechanical aptitude and customer communication, ensuring high-quality repairs that exceed expectations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auto Body and Frame Technician
Car Craft Collision
2018.02 - Current
- Communicated effectively with customers, providing updates on repair progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Assisted in training new technicians on frame repair processes, fostering skill development within the team.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and proper equipment usage.
- Improved vehicle frame alignment accuracy by utilizing advanced measuring systems and techniques.
- Restored damaged vehicle frames to factory specifications with precision welding and cutting tools.
- Adhered to manufacturer guidelines when performing frame repairs, ensuring lasting structural integrity for vehicles serviced.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Diagnosed and repaired various mechanical and electrical problems on diverse vehicle makes and models.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
Auto Body and Frame Technician
Service King
2016.03 - 2018.02
- Communicated effectively with customers, providing updates on repair progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Assisted in training new technicians on frame repair processes, fostering skill development within the team.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and proper equipment usage.
- Improved vehicle frame alignment accuracy by utilizing advanced measuring systems and techniques.
- Restored damaged vehicle frames to factory specifications with precision welding and cutting tools.
- Adhered to manufacturer guidelines when performing frame repairs, ensuring lasting structural integrity for vehicles serviced.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Diagnosed and repaired various mechanical and electrical problems on diverse vehicle makes and models.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
Auto Body and Frame Technician
Precision Collision
2008.01 - 2016.02
- Communicated effectively with customers, providing updates on repair progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
- Assisted in training new technicians on frame repair processes, fostering skill development within the team.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and proper equipment usage.
- Improved vehicle frame alignment accuracy by utilizing advanced measuring systems and techniques.
- Restored damaged vehicle frames to factory specifications with precision welding and cutting tools.
- Adhered to manufacturer guidelines when performing frame repairs, ensuring lasting structural integrity for vehicles serviced.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Diagnosed and repaired various mechanical and electrical problems on diverse vehicle makes and models.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
Education
High School Diploma -
Potomac Senior High School
Dumfries, VA 06.1993
Skills
- Power Tools Operation
- Suspension Systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Metal Fabrication
- Damage Assessment
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Structural analysis
- Welding expertise
- Body panel replacement
- Surface Sanding
- Welding
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Power tool proficiency
- Body Panel Repair
- Welding proficiency
- Defect Removal
- Welding experience
- Surface grinding
Certification
Certifications:
Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding
MIG Brazing
Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding
Steel Sectioning
Aluminum Panel Dent Removal
Steel GMA Welding
2015 Ford F-150 Structural Repair
Timeline
Auto Body and Frame Technician
Car Craft Collision
2018.02 - Current
Auto Body and Frame Technician
Service King
2016.03 - 2018.02
Auto Body and Frame Technician
Precision Collision
2008.01 - 2016.02
High School Diploma -
Potomac Senior High School
Certifications:
Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding
MIG Brazing
Squeeze-Type Resistance Spot Welding
Steel Sectioning
Aluminum Panel Dent Removal
Steel GMA Welding
2015 Ford F-150 Structural Repair
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