Paul Osterbeck
Summary
Hardworking auto body professional offering extensive auto body knowledge gained through 30+ years of industry experience. Well-versed in repair and assembly for range of makes and models. Looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auto Body Repair Technician
Bernelis Garage
12.2021 - 02.2024
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Picked up and removed debris from work areas to maintain safe and tidy shop.
- Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
- Assisted with painting and finishing work to return cars to showroom-ready status.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Diagnosed and repaired various mechanical and electrical problems on diverse vehicle makes and models.
- Performed structural alignments on damaged vehicles using advanced frame straightening equipment for optimal results.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
Farm Hand / Metal Fabricator
Gro-Green Farms
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
- Planted, cultivated and harvested corn, wheat and hay crops for optimal growth.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency, and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.
- Completed complex welding tasks for structural components, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
- Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
- Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
Auto Body Repair Technician
Labadie GMC Dealership
02.2018 - 08.2020
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Supported team members with troubleshooting difficult repair issues, fostering a collaborative atmosphere in the workplace.
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment through proper equipment use and adherence to safety guidelines.
- Used tools to return individual pieces to correct shapes.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
Piler Repair Mechanic
Michigan Sugar Co. Bay City Factory
10.2018 - 10.2022
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Maintained, troubleshooted, and repaired equipment
- Verified equipment working conditions
- Comply with all safety initiatives
- Troubleshoot equipment and use tools/knowledge to fix issues quickly and efficiently
Auto Body Repair Technician
Bernelis Garage
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Reassembled parts and welded components into factory-specific positions.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Sand Blasting
- Grinding, cutting, sanding and Metal finishing
- Mig Welding, Silicone, flux core Aluminum
- Oxygen acetylene torch: gas welding, Brazing and cutting
Semi Truck Driver
Macfarlane Trucking
02.2016 - 02.2017
Snap-On Dealer
Brian Metzger
02.2011 - 02.2016
Auto Body Repair Technician
Graff Chevrolet
08.2006 - 02.2011
Auto Body Repair Technician
Jim Schafer Motors
10.2002 - 02.2006
Semi Truck Driver
Warack Trucking Inc
03.2002 - 10.2002
Metal Finisher
Tower Automotive
01.1995 - 01.2002
Auto Body Repair Technician
Gettel's Auto Mall
01.1990 - 01.1995
Auto Body Repair Technician
Ladd Rd Collision
01.1988 - 01.1990
Auto Body Repair Technician
Ed's Bump Shop
01.1986 - 01.1988
Education
Truck Driver -
Lansing Community College
Augusta, MI2002
High School Diploma -
Unionville Sebewaing High School
Sebewaing, MI06.1987
Skills
- Body Filler Application
- Quality Control
- Damage Assessment
- Welding
- Alignment corrections
- Frame straightening
- Body refinishing
- Parts Replacement
- Welding experience
- Glass installation
- Sanding skills
- Custom fabrication
- Adhesive bonding
- Body filler applications
- Knowledge of insurance protocols
- Panel Replacement
- Collision repairs
- Welding proficiency
- Plastic repair
- Auto body repair
- Aluminum Repair
- Surface Finishing
- Surface Sanding
- Body Panel Repair
- Structural analysis
- Power buffers
- Restoration techniques
- Sanding Techniques
- Surface grinding
- Welding Techniques
- Power tool proficiency
- Supervision and leadership
Certification
- Licensed: AUTO Unitized Body Structural Repair
- Licensed: AUTO Collision-Related Mechanical Repair
Timeline
Auto Body Repair Technician
Bernelis Garage
12.2021 - 02.2024
Farm Hand / Metal Fabricator
Gro-Green Farms
08.2020 - 12.2021
Piler Repair Mechanic
Michigan Sugar Co. Bay City Factory
10.2018 - 10.2022
Auto Body Repair Technician
Labadie GMC Dealership
02.2018 - 08.2020
Auto Body Repair Technician
Bernelis Garage
05.2017 - 02.2018
Semi Truck Driver
Macfarlane Trucking
02.2016 - 02.2017
Snap-On Dealer
Brian Metzger
02.2011 - 02.2016
Auto Body Repair Technician
Graff Chevrolet
08.2006 - 02.2011
Auto Body Repair Technician
Jim Schafer Motors
10.2002 - 02.2006
Semi Truck Driver
Warack Trucking Inc
03.2002 - 10.2002
Metal Finisher
Tower Automotive
01.1995 - 01.2002
Auto Body Repair Technician
Gettel's Auto Mall
01.1990 - 01.1995
Auto Body Repair Technician
Ladd Rd Collision
01.1988 - 01.1990
Auto Body Repair Technician
Ed's Bump Shop
01.1986 - 01.1988
Truck Driver -
Lansing Community College
High School Diploma -
Unionville Sebewaing High School
- Licensed: AUTO Unitized Body Structural Repair
- Licensed: AUTO Collision-Related Mechanical Repair
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