Joshua Eichhorn
Clinton Township,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented Auto Body Technician with extensive experience in paint application and body repair techniques. Proven ability to collaborate with team members to streamline repair processes and enhance overall efficiency while maintaining meticulous records of repairs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body Technician
Penske Automotive
Auburn Hills, Michigan
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes efficiently.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to promote safety standards.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for various repair tasks effectively.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices in auto body repair techniques.
- Sanded, refinished and painted car bodies to improve appearance and overall value.
- Maintained records of all repairs performed on each vehicle including time spent on each job.
- Cleaned repaired surfaces with solvents to ensure proper adhesion of paint or other materials.
Auto Body Technician
GLS
Sterling Heights, Michigan
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Inspected vehicles for damage and assessed repair needs accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes efficiently.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for various repair tasks effectively.
- Disassembled and reassembled vehicle components as necessary during repairs.
- Replaced damaged body panels with new or recycled OEM parts.
- Replaced damaged car fenders, grills and panels.
- Repaired minor dents, dings, scratches, tears, and rips in vehicle upholstery.
- Maintained records of all repairs performed on each vehicle including time spent on each job.
- Applied rust-proofing treatments to protect vehicle bodies from corrosion.
- Checked all bolts, screws, nuts, for proper tightness after completion of repairs.
- Cleaned repaired surfaces with solvents to ensure proper adhesion of paint or other materials.
- Ensured smoothness of vehicle surfaces through sanding and buffing.
- Applied wax and polish to enhance vehicle appearance and protect surfaces.
- Cleaned and polished vehicles using wax, polishes, detergents, brushes, water hoses, vacuums and other specialized equipment.
- Maintained detailed records of all services performed on each vehicle.
Automotive paint technician/Auto Body Technician
Prefix
Rochester Hills, Michigan
10.2013 - 01.2023
- Prepped surfaces for painting by sanding, cleaning, and masking areas.
- Mixed and matched paint colors according to specifications and customer requests.
- Operated spray equipment to apply paint evenly on various automotive surfaces.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and tools to ensure safety standards.
- Conducted quality checks on finished paint jobs for consistency and defects.
- Inspected painted vehicles for defects such as runs or sags in the finish before returning them to customers.
- Kept detailed records of completed jobs including type of paint used, quantity applied.
- Adjusted the flow of material from spray guns so that it met factory standards of quality.
- Repaired minor scratches, dents, chips and other imperfections on vehicle surfaces prior to painting.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, cleaning, and removing rust.
- Applied primers, sealers, base coats and clear coat finishes to vehicles according to manufacturer's specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warren Mott High School
Warren, MI06-2013
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Paint application
- Surface preparation
- Damage assessment
- Body repair techniques
- Customer service
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Sanding techniques
Timeline
Auto Body Technician
Penske Automotive
07.2024 - Current
Auto Body Technician
GLS
02.2023 - 08.2023
Automotive paint technician/Auto Body Technician
Prefix
10.2013 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Warren Mott High School
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