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Timothy (Todd) Medlin

Timberlake ,NC

Summary

Diligent Auto Body Technician driven to deliver exceptional quality work within stringent deadlines. Strong track record of dependability and a superior work ethic in industry roles. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Body Technician

Medlin Paint And Body Shop
04.2023 - Current
  • Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
  • Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
  • Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
  • Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
  • Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
  • Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
  • Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
  • 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.
  • Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
  • Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
  • Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
  • Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
  • Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
  • Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
  • Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
  • Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.

Automotive Technician

Commercial Refinshers
08.2021 - 04.2023
  • Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
  • Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
  • Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
  • Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
  • Diagnosed and repaired various mechanical and electrical problems on diverse vehicle makes and models.
  • Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
  • Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
  • Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
  • Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
  • Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
  • Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
  • Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
  • Utilized computer-aided design software to design and fix body parts.
  • Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
  • Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
  • Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
  • Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
  • Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
  • Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
  • Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
  • Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
  • Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
  • Aligned and balanced vehicle frames using laser alignment systems.
  • Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
  • Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
  • Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
  • Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.

Automotive Body Technician

Lester Auto Sales
01.2005 - 04.2014
  • Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
  • Evaluated OEM manufacturer schematics and service documentation to identify parts to order.
  • Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
  • Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
  • Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
  • Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
  • Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
  • Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
  • Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
  • Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
  • Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
  • Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
  • Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
  • Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
  • Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
  • Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
  • 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.
  • Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.

Education

Louisburg High School
Louisburg, NC

Skills

  • Damage Assessment
  • Vehicle Disassembly
  • Repair Estimation
  • Advanced Troubleshooting
  • Frame Knowledge
  • Body Part Replacement
  • Project Requirements
  • Replacement Parts Welding
  • Replacement Part Ordering
  • Dent Filling
  • Basic Carpentry
  • In-Depth Knowledge of Varied Makes and Models
  • Welding
  • Windshield Replacement
  • Time Management
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Safety Practices
  • Hand Trucks
  • Surface Sanding
  • Collision Repair
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Compliance Requirements
  • Attentive to Detail
  • Pressure Washing
  • Filter Replacement
  • Roofing Materials
  • Power Washer
  • Portable Grinders
  • Panel Welding
  • Vendor Relationships
  • Commercial Construction
  • Cost Estimate Preparation
  • Strong Automobile Model Knowledge
  • Body Work
  • Frame Straightening
  • Maintenance and Light Repair
  • Body Panel Sanding
  • Project Deadlines
  • Vehicle Repairs
  • Power Buffers
  • Frame Assessment
  • Critical Thinking
  • Hand Torches
  • Repair Work Planning
  • Auto Body Repair
  • Services Troubleshooting
  • Oil Changes
  • Power Saws
  • Paint Matching
  • Scissor Lifts
  • Service Documentation

Timeline

Automotive Body Technician

Medlin Paint And Body Shop
04.2023 - Current

Automotive Technician

Commercial Refinshers
08.2021 - 04.2023

Automotive Body Technician

Lester Auto Sales
01.2005 - 04.2014

Louisburg High School
Timothy (Todd) Medlin