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Raul Lopez

Springfield,MO

Summary

Skilled Auto Body Technician with extensive experience at Caliber Collision, adept in welding, frame straightening, and demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities. Proven track record of enhancing workshop efficiency and customer satisfaction through meticulous quality control and deadline adherence. Showcases power tool proficiency and a results-driven approach, ensuring vehicles are restored to their pristine condition.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Auto Body Technician

Caliber Collision
06.2024 - Current
  • Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
  • Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
  • Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
  • Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
  • Improved overall customer satisfaction by providing high-quality auto body repairs and exceptional service.
  • Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
  • Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
  • Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
  • Optimized workshop efficiency by keeping tools organized, maintaining clean workspaces, and promptly addressing equipment issues when necessary.
  • Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
  • Consistently met deadlines on repair jobs without compromising quality standards or cutting corners.
  • Ensured consistent quality control through thorough inspections of completed work before releasing vehicles back to customers.
  • Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
  • Completed complex repairs with precision, demonstrating expertise in various auto body materials and techniques.
  • Continuously updated professional knowledge through attending workshops, trade shows, and certification courses relevant to the auto body technician field.
  • Restored vehicles to their original condition, utilizing advanced dent removal techniques.

Auto Body Technician

Cox Collision
11.2022 - 04.2024
  • Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
  • Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
  • Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
  • Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
  • Improved overall customer satisfaction by providing high-quality auto body repairs and exceptional service.
  • Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
  • Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
  • Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
  • Optimized workshop efficiency by keeping tools organized, maintaining clean workspaces, and promptly addressing equipment issues when necessary.
  • Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
  • Consistently met deadlines on repair jobs without compromising quality standards or cutting corners.
  • Ensured consistent quality control through thorough inspections of completed work before releasing vehicles back to customers.
  • Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.

Auto Body Technician

Jordan Valley Auto Body Repair
07.2018 - 11.2022
  • Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
  • Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
  • Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
  • Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
  • Improved overall customer satisfaction by providing high-quality auto body repairs and exceptional service.
  • Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
  • Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
  • Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
  • Optimized workshop efficiency by keeping tools organized, maintaining clean workspaces, and promptly addressing equipment issues when necessary.
  • Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
  • Consistently met deadlines on repair jobs without compromising quality standards or cutting corners.
  • Ensured consistent quality control through thorough inspections of completed work before releasing vehicles back to customers.

Auto Body Technician

Herbs Paint & Body
12.2017 - 05.2018
  • Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
  • Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
  • Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
  • Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
  • Improved overall customer satisfaction by providing high-quality auto body repairs and exceptional service.
  • Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
  • Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
  • Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
  • Optimized workshop efficiency by keeping tools organized, maintaining clean workspaces, and promptly addressing equipment issues when necessary.
  • Consistently met deadlines on repair jobs without compromising quality standards or cutting corners.
  • Ensured consistent quality control through thorough inspections of completed work before releasing vehicles back to customers.

Auto Body Technician

Service King Collision Center
10.2017 - 12.2017
  • Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
  • Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
  • Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
  • Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
  • Improved overall customer satisfaction by providing high-quality auto body repairs and exceptional service.
  • Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
  • Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
  • Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
  • Optimized workshop efficiency by keeping tools organized, maintaining clean workspaces, and promptly addressing equipment issues when necessary.
  • Consistently met deadlines on repair jobs without compromising quality standards or cutting corners.

Auto Body Technician

Mak Haik Dodge
08.2016 - 10.2017
  • Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
  • Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
  • Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
  • Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
  • Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
  • Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.

Auto Body Technician Assistant

Caliber Collision
11.2014 - 08.2016
  • Gained hands-on experience with various auto body repair techniques under the guidance of experienced technicians, expanding skill set and expertise in the field.
  • Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
  • Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
  • Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
  • Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.

Auto Body Technician Assistant

Sanders Paint and Body
01.2014 - 11.2014

Disassembled vehicles for repair, assisted in vehicle repair, and reassembled vehicles.

Education

BELTON HIGH SCHOOL
Belton, TX
05.2015

Certificate Of Completion - Auto Collision Management

Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX
12.2014

Skills

  • Auto body repair
  • Body Filler Application
  • Vehicle reassembly
  • Welding experience
  • Suspension Repair
  • Seam sealing
  • Plastic repair
  • Aluminum Repair
  • Adhesive bonding
  • Frame straightening
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Power tool proficiency
  • Corrosion Protection
  • Headlight restoration
  • Problem-Solving

Certification

I-CAR pro level II structural technician, I-CAR mig welding certified, I-CAR aluminum welding certified, I-CAR brazing certified

Languages

Sign language
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Auto Body Technician

Caliber Collision
06.2024 - Current

Auto Body Technician

Cox Collision
11.2022 - 04.2024

Auto Body Technician

Jordan Valley Auto Body Repair
07.2018 - 11.2022

Auto Body Technician

Herbs Paint & Body
12.2017 - 05.2018

Auto Body Technician

Service King Collision Center
10.2017 - 12.2017

Auto Body Technician

Mak Haik Dodge
08.2016 - 10.2017

Auto Body Technician Assistant

Caliber Collision
11.2014 - 08.2016

Auto Body Technician Assistant

Sanders Paint and Body
01.2014 - 11.2014

BELTON HIGH SCHOOL

Certificate Of Completion - Auto Collision Management

Texas State Technical College
Raul Lopez