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Steven Selders

Steven Selders

Grand Rapids,MI

Summary

Adept Automotive Collision Technician/Mechanic with a proven track record at Elite Auto Body Inc, achieving high customer satisfaction through expert metalworking and a continuous learning mindset. Streamlined operations to enhance profit margins, mastered advanced welding techniques, and ensured top-notch quality control measures.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Collision Technician/Mechanic

Elite Auto Body Inc
Lowell, MI
09.1987 - Current
  • Highest of quality repairs with high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow.
  • Maintained vendor relationships and completed vehicle parts orders.
  • Monitored parts and materials storage area and maintained stock replenishment and organization.
  • Performed auto body repairs such as welding, panel replacement, plastic repair.
  • Organized and maintained work areas free of potential hazards.
  • Replaced damaged glass components on vehicles.
  • Reassembled fuel system components after collision repairs were completed.
  • Repaired radiators frames exhaust systems brakes steering mechanisms suspension systems when needed due to collision damage.
  • Sanded, refinished and painted car bodies to improve appearance and overall value.
  • Inspected completed repair jobs for accuracy before returning vehicles to customers.
  • Kept up-to-date with industry standards and new repair techniques.

Repaired or replaced interior components such as dashboards, door panels, headliners and carpets.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kent Skills Center
Grand Rapids, MI
01-1986

Skills

  • Expert metalworking
  • Automotive electrical systems
  • Suspension systems
  • Automotive HVAC systems
  • Advanced welding techniques
  • Adhesive bonding techniques
  • Vehicle disassembly and reassembly
  • Alignment and wheel balancing
  • Structural component repair
  • Airbag system
  • Quality control measures
  • Frame straightening proficiency
  • Dent repair mastery
  • Plastic repair techniques
  • Corrosion protection application
  • Hybrid vehicle repair
  • Damage assessment accuracy
  • Glass replacement expertise
  • Estimating repair costs
  • Workplace safety adherence
  • Continuous learning mindset

Timeline

Automotive Collision Technician/Mechanic

Elite Auto Body Inc
09.1987 - Current

High School Diploma -

Kent Skills Center
Steven Selders