Enthusiastic professional seeking a full time position with a company interested in stronger sales, growth and to expand my vast knowledge in the automobile industry
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Painter
Zimmerman Auto Body
Morton, IL
02.2024 - Current
Automotive Painter
Comprehensive Collision Center
Morton, IL
11.2022 - 12.2023
Auto Body Technician
Heller Ford
El Paso, IL
05.2022 - 09.2022
Spot Repair/Automotive Painter
Rivian Automotive Inc.
Bloomington, IL
10.2021 - 03.2022
Owner/Operator
JnF Kustomz
Mesa, AZ
02.2004 - 10.2021
Education
High School Diploma -
Canoga Park Senior High School
Canoga Park, CA
06-1989
Skills
Excited to learn new skills
Meticulous, detail oriented, dependable, and cooperative
Over 40 years of experience in the automotive industry
Computer skills
Own my own tools
Maintains staff, by recruiting, selecting, and training employees and technicians
Ensures high standards and adherence to all people, practices, processes, and policies
Ability to build strong, working relationships with co-workers, suppliers, and other individuals on a day to day basis
A self starter with strong problem solving capabilities, communication, delegation and, time management skills
Strong mechanical skills from air conditioning, cooling systems to full engine / transmission replacements / builds to chassis / suspension / brakes / axles and frame repairs, including electrical system diagnosis / repair
Current , valid drivers license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
Certification
ICAR Gold collision certifications, PPG paint, DuPont paint, Nason auto paint certifications, 3m products training
Automotive Body Tech Work Experience
Full disassembly of a vehicle to restore and put back together 100%
Remove damaged panels / components for repair / replacement and reinstall and realign body panels
Remove dents/damage using appropriate tools
Straighten,pull,bend,and/or grind various body panels and sheet metal as necessary
Fill dents with plastic fillers, file, grind and sand repaired surface to be ready for primer
Ability to weld, repair, grind metal. Prep to be ready for paint, free of defects.
Apply primer and finish coats using spray guns, wipe down surfaces between coats
Wet sand and block out all imperfections in primer an clean surfaces to be ready for paint
Mix paints and solutions and monitoring for temperatures
Clean, sanded, and smoothed all surfaces prior to painting
Economical with paint supplies and materials
Completed and filed daily work slips to document progress
Collaborate with other team members to meet strict project completion deadlines
Collaborate closely with designers and clients on painting projects (make dreams a reality)
Expert color matching, tinting, spot repair, blending and overall refinishing of old and new cars
Expert color sanding, polishing and buffing paint corrections
Paint and assemble cars, parts and disposing of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner
Selecting paint and materials according to customers requirements (budget)
Use air powered grinders, hand tools, sanders, spray guns, power tools, and any tools needed to complete the job
Wet sand and block out all imperfections in primer and clean surfaces to be ready for paint