RICHARD RIVERA
West Babylon,NY
Summary
At Penn Collision, I leveraged my expertise in auto body repair and leadership to enhance vehicle aesthetics and functionality, restoring them to pre-accident conditions. My commitment to continuous learning and workshop efficiency, coupled with proficiency in welding and a strong work ethic, significantly contributed to project success and team collaboration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Auto Body Man
Penn Collision
09.2020 - Current
- Maintained knowledge of industry trends and advancements, adapting techniques accordingly for optimal results.
- Supported team members by sharing knowledge, experience, and resources when necessary for successful project completion.
- Enhanced vehicle appearance by expertly repairing dents, scratches, and other body damages.
- Restored damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition by performing precise frame alignments and panel replacements.
- Improved workshop efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workspaces, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Continually honed technical expertise by attending workshops, seminars, and training courses relevant to the auto body repair industry.
- 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.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Assisted in reducing repair costs by skillfully salvaging parts from damaged vehicles whenever possible.
Auto Body Man
Pro Cise Collision
07.2008 - 09.2016
- Supervised and trained new employees
- Open and closed shop
- Performed buffing and finishing duties at end of each paint job.
- Achieved seamless paint jobs by thoroughly prepping surfaces, including sanding, masking, and priming.
- Operated hand-held spray guns and automated spray paint.
- Mixed colors to create required hues and appropriately mixed thinners.
- Maintained an orderly workspace by enforcing cleanliness routines among staff members leading to improved workflow.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
Skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Auto body repair
- Hand tool proficiency
- Welding experience
- Paint matching
- Strong leadership skills
Certification
Board Of Cooperative Educational Services
- AutoBody Repair and Refinishing
- Comprehensive Automotive Skills
- Auto Paint and Refinishing
Timeline
Heavy Auto Body Man
Penn Collision
09.2020 - Current
Auto Body Man
Pro Cise Collision
07.2008 - 09.2016
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