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Nathaniel Sanchez

Summary

Automotive Body Technician with hands-on experience in collision repair, frame straightening, dent removal, and refinishing. Handles sanding, masking, priming, welding, and reassembly with close attention to quality, safety, and manufacturer specifications while keeping work areas clean and organized.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Body Technician

Ed's Kustoms Collision Center
05.2024 - Current

•Performed collision repair, dent removal, and refinishing on a wide range of vehicles, restoring them to manufacturer specifications. • Conducted frame straightening, panel replacement, welding, sanding, and priming to restore vehicle integrity and appearance. • Inspected vehicles for structural damage and developed comprehensive repair plans to ensure safety and optimize repair time. • Used specialized tools and equipment (frame machines, MIG welders, sanders, polishers) to complete high-quality repairs. • Reassembled vehicle components including doors, bumpers, trim, and glass, ensuring alignment with pre-accident specifications. • Followed safety standards and OSHA regulations while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

  • Removed dents and damaged panels at Ed's Kustoms Collision Center
  • Repaired body frames using alignment tools and welding equipment
  • Sanded, filled, and smoothed surfaces for paint preparation

Automotive Body Technician

Pena Bros Auto Body Shop
02.2023 - 01.2024

• Prepared vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, priming, and surface cleaning to ensure smooth, high-quality finishes. • Executed welding, grinding, and filler application to restore structural integrity and enhance vehicle aesthetics. • Utilized shop tools and equipment, including sanders and buffers, to achieve high-quality finishes on vehicles. • Ensured proper drying, curing, and detailing of painted surfaces before vehicle reassembly. • Upheld cleanliness and organization in work area, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and shop standards.

  • Repaired collision damage on vehicles at Ed's Kustoms Collision Center
  • Aligned body panels using frame machines and measuring tools
  • Replaced damaged panels, bumpers, and exterior parts

Automotive Body Technician

Chuy's Auto Body
03.2021 - 02.2023

• Secured trim and windows with masking tape, ensuring clean paint application. • Performed block sanding and feather edging for smooth surface transitions. • Inspected prepped surfaces for flaws and corrected imperfections before painting. • Sorted and arranged parts and panels systematically, facilitating streamlined reassembly after painting. • Adhered to shop safety procedures, contributing to a safe and organized work environment.

  • Repaired collision damage on vehicles at collision center
  • Removed dented body panels and damaged trim components
  • Aligned frames and body structures to factory specifications

Education

High School Diploma -

Sierra Vista High School
Dinuba

Skills

Rust removal and corrosion prevention

Timeline

Automotive Body Technician

Ed's Kustoms Collision Center
05.2024 - Current

Automotive Body Technician

Pena Bros Auto Body Shop
02.2023 - 01.2024

Automotive Body Technician

Chuy's Auto Body
03.2021 - 02.2023

High School Diploma -

Sierra Vista High School
Nathaniel Sanchez