Jose Flores
Maxwell,TX
Summary
Dedicated Autobody Technician with extensive experience at Crash Champions, skilled in advanced welding techniques and collision repair. Proven track record of enhancing workflow efficiency and customer satisfaction through quality-focused service. Adept at damage assessment and vehicle reassembly, demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence in every project.
Automotive professional with strong background in repair and restoration. Extensive experience in refining and finishing vehicle exteriors to meet manufacturer standards. Dependable team collaborator with focus on delivering quality results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in paint matching, dent repair, and welding.
Professional auto body expert with comprehensive experience in vehicle repair and restoration. Skilled in collision repair, paint refinishing, and frame straightening, ensuring high-quality results. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving goals. Known for reliability and ability to handle changing needs while maintaining high standards.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Autobody Technician
Crash Champions
2020 - Current
- Diagnosed vehicle damage and provided detailed repair estimates.
- Executed collision repairs using advanced tools and equipment, ensuring high-quality results.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Mentored junior technicians on best practices for safety and repair techniques.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Improved overall customer satisfaction by providing high-quality auto body repairs and exceptional service.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Optimized workshop efficiency by keeping tools organized, maintaining clean workspaces, and promptly addressing equipment issues when necessary.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Consistently met deadlines on repair jobs without compromising quality standards or cutting corners.
- Ensured consistent quality control through thorough inspections of completed work before releasing vehicles back to customers.
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
- Completed complex repairs with precision, demonstrating expertise in various auto body materials and techniques.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through attending workshops, trade shows, and certification courses relevant to the auto body technician field.
- Decreased repair time by streamlining processes and effectively managing workflow in the shop.
- Restored vehicles to their original condition, utilizing advanced dent removal techniques.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Aligned and balanced vehicle frames using laser alignment systems.
AUTOBODY TECH
B & B PAINT AND BODY
2014 - 2020
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicle body damage using industry-standard tools and techniques.
- Performed precision welding and metal straightening to restore structural integrity of vehicles.
- Utilized computerized estimating systems to assess repair costs and timelines accurately.
- Collaborated with insurance adjusters to ensure compliance with coverage guidelines during repairs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
AUTOBODY TECHNICIAN
AMM COLLISION
2013 - 2014
- Performed body repairs using advanced welding techniques to restore vehicle integrity.
- Diagnosed damage and recommended repair strategies to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Operated frame straightening equipment, ensuring precision in vehicle alignment.
- Collaborated with paint technicians to achieve seamless finishes on repaired vehicles.
- Deal with customer queries and diagnosed errors.
Installed equipment, components and systems.
Tested vehicles both before and after repair.
Managed and maintained inventory and processed orders
Conducted cost effective repairs and replaced crumpled parts.
Replaced and straightened bent parts.
Education
AUTOBODY DIPLOMA - AUTOBODY REPAIR
SOUTH CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Mankato, MN06-1992
Skills
- Auto body repair
- Body filler application
- Vehicle reassembly
- Welding experience
- Excellent work ethic
- Quality-focused
- Hand tool proficiency
- Welding techniques
- Suspension repair
- Welding proficiency
- Seam sealing
- Glass installation
- Plastic repair
- Body panel repair
- Spray gun operation
- Adhesive bonding
- Aluminum repair
- Sanding techniques
- Frame straightening
- Client service
- Color sanding
- Buffing techniques
- Airbag system repair
- Deadline oriented
- Surface sanding
- Panel replacement
- Power tool proficiency
- Collision estimates
- Damage assessment
- Corrosion protection
- Headlight restoration
Certification
- I car Training -
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Autobody Technician
Crash Champions
2020 - Current
AUTOBODY TECH
B & B PAINT AND BODY
2014 - 2020
AUTOBODY TECHNICIAN
AMM COLLISION
2013 - 2014
AUTOBODY DIPLOMA - AUTOBODY REPAIR
SOUTH CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE