Tom Willuhn
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Results-driven Automotive Paint Technician skilled in color matching, surface preparation, and clear coat application. Delivers high-quality finishes while managing time effectively and solving problems collaboratively. Leverages technical expertise and interpersonal skills to enhance project outcomes in dynamic environments.
Overview
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Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Paint Technician
Crash Champions
Fort Worth, Tx
10.2020 - 02.2026
- Sanded and cleaned vehicles to prepare surfaces for painting, ensuring optimal adhesion and finish quality.
- Mixed and matched paints to achieve precise color and finish, contributing to high customer satisfaction.
- Applied paint using spray guns for even coverage and smooth application.
- Inspected and corrected painted surfaces for imperfections, ensuring high-quality standards were met.
- Maintained cleanliness of paint booth and tools to ensure safety standards.
- Performed color matching using spectrophotometers and other computer-aided technologies.
- Repaired minor scratches, dents, chips and other imperfections on vehicle surfaces prior to painting.
Automotive Paint Technician
Caliber Collision
Arlington, TX
09.2017 - 04.2020
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding and cleaning vehicles.
- Mixed and matched paints to achieve desired color and finish quality.
- Applied paint using spray guns for even coverage and smooth application.
Automotive Paint Technician
Service King Collision
Grand Prairie, Texas
01.2003 - 09.2017
- Prepared surfaces for painting by sanding and cleaning vehicles.
- Mixed and matched paints to achieve desired color and finish quality.
- Applied paint using spray guns for even coverage and smooth application.
Production Manager
Service King Collision Center
Grand Prairie, Texas
09.2010 - 09.2011
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Supervised daily operations in a fast-paced collision repair environment.
- Coordinated workflow between technicians and customer service representatives.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and industry standards.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve production challenges promptly.
Education
GED
Grand Prairie, TXSkills
- Paint application
- Color matching
- Paint mixing
- Surface preparation
- Vehicle inspection
- Workflow coordination
- Materials coordination
- Production scheduling
Certification
- ICAR platinum certification
Timeline
Automotive Paint Technician
Crash Champions
10.2020 - 02.2026
Automotive Paint Technician
Caliber Collision
09.2017 - 04.2020
Production Manager
Service King Collision Center
09.2010 - 09.2011
Automotive Paint Technician
Service King Collision
01.2003 - 09.2017
GED