Kyle Braukman
McMinnville
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Autobody technician
Classic Collision
Newberg
03.2024 - Current
- Performed detailed repairs on damaged vehicle exteriors and frames.
- Operated welding equipment for structural repairs on vehicles.
- Use different kinds of hand tools, pneumatic tools and other power tools to disassemble, repair and resemble vehicles.
- Follow manufacturers repair procedures, and safety godliness.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
- Assessed damage and determined necessary repair procedures efficiently.
- Applied body filler and refinished surfaces to restore aesthetic appeal.
- Disassembled and reassembled vehicle components as necessary during repairs.
- Replaced damaged body panels with new or recycled OEM parts.
- Followed workplace safety protocols to prevent injuries, accidents and vehicle damage.
- Maintained records of all repairs performed on each vehicle including time spent on each job.
- Reviewed manufacturer manuals to understand vehicle specifications and parts.
Autobody technician
Caliber Collision
Hillsboro
06.2020 - 03.2024
- Performed detailed repairs on damaged vehicle exteriors and frames.
- Operated welding equipment for structural repairs on vehicles.
- Assessed damage and determined necessary repair procedures efficiently.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
- Disassembled and reassembled vehicle components as necessary during repairs.
- Replaced damaged body panels with new or recycled OEM parts.
- Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
- Performed preliminary inspection of vehicles to determine extent of damage.
- Followed workplace safety protocols to prevent injuries, accidents and vehicle damage.
- Maintained records of all repairs performed on each vehicle including time spent on each job.
- Reviewed manufacturer manuals to understand vehicle specifications and parts.
- Attended advanced training classes to learn new skills and earn certifications for auto body work.
Autobody technician apprentice
Landmark Ford
Tigard
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Inspected vehicles for damage and assessed repair needs.
- Repaired and replaced damaged body panels using specialized tools.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety.
- Worked closely under experienced autobody technicians
- Took i-car training classes, to obtain certifications.
Tire Technician
Les Schwab
Beaverton
10.2015 - 09.2018
- Inspected tires for defects and ensured proper inflation levels.
- Mounted and balanced tires using specialized equipment for various vehicles.
- Assisted customers with tire selection and provided recommendations based on needs.
Education
Autobody Repair Certification - Autobody Repair
Portland Community College
Portland, Oregon, OR 11.2014 - 06.2016
Forest Grove High-school
Forest Grove, ORSkills
- Vehicle inspection
- Welding techniques
- Body repair
- Panel replacement
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Physical labor
- Reading/ following directions
- Completing deadlines
- Multitasking
- Communication
- Troubleshooting
Certification
- Drivers license
- Mig welding certification
- ASE refrigerant recovery and recycling certification
Timeline
Autobody technician
Classic Collision
03.2024 - Current
Autobody technician
Caliber Collision
06.2020 - 03.2024
Autobody technician apprentice
Landmark Ford
09.2018 - 06.2020
Tire Technician
Les Schwab
10.2015 - 09.2018
Autobody Repair Certification - Autobody Repair
Portland Community College
11.2014 - 06.2016
Forest Grove High-school