Tyler Howard
IN
Summary
Skilled Auto Body Technician with a proven track record at Gerber Collision, adept in welding techniques and committed to delivering quality auto body repairs. Enhanced customer satisfaction through exceptional service and high-quality repairs, demonstrating an excellent work ethic. Trained in various repair materials and techniques, consistently achieving deadlines without compromising standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body Technician
Gerber Collision
03.2021 - 10.2024
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Improved overall customer satisfaction by providing high-quality auto body repairs and exceptional service.
- Consistently met deadlines on repair jobs without compromising quality standards or cutting corners.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- 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.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Utilized computer-aided design software to design and fix body parts.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
Laborer
Steel Green Manufacturing
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Coordinated with supervisors to prioritize tasks, ensuring the most urgent shipments were processed first.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by accurately picking orders from storage areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Enhanced workplace safety by diligently inspecting forklifts before each shift and reporting any issues promptly.
SMT Machine Operator
Acuity Brands Lighting
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Upheld a high standard of cleanliness throughout workstation areas, reducing risks associated with contamination or electrostatic discharge damage.
- Maintained a safe work environment, adhering to safety protocols and guidelines at all times.
- Reduced machine downtime by troubleshooting and repairing SMT equipment swiftly and accurately.
- Enhanced production efficiency by maintaining and calibrating SMT machines regularly.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, ensuring optimal availability of components required for various job runs on SMT machines.
- Optimized production output, performing efficient changeovers between different job runs on SMT equipment.
- Increased overall yield rates, conducting routine inspections of assembled circuit boards for defects.
- Conferred with management and design staff to fully understand and comply with strict production specifications.
- Utilized soldering and welding equipment to join and secure components in place.
- Identified and corrected defects to bring completed products in line with tolerances.
- Trained new employees in assembly skills to improve team production levels.
Level 3 Misc
Pace Dairy
10.2017 - 05.2019
- Mentored junior technicians, sharing valuable knowledge and best practices to enhance team capabilities overall.
- Maintained good housekeeping practices on machines and within work areas. complying within company safety rules and regulations.
- Calibrated machines to keep them running at peak performance.
- Assisted machine operators with finished products.
- Ensured all health and safety guidelines were followed.
- Participated in safety CIT meetings weekly.
- Set up and verified the functionality of safety equipment.
- Led training in sanitation and cleaning practices.
- Work with the sanitation crew every friday night to ensure the entire facility was cleaned to standard.
- Used several chemicals to ensure protiens were not found on or near any food safe lines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Western Boone JR-SR Highschool
Thorntown, IN05-2014
Skills
- Auto body repair
- Body filler application
- Vehicle reassembly
- Excellent work ethic
- Quality-focused
- Hand tool proficiency
- Seam sealing
- Welding experience
- Welding proficiency
- Welding techniques
- Suspension repair
- Plastic repair
- Body panel repair
- Aluminum repair
- Adhesive bonding
- Client service
- Sanding techniques
- Frame straightening
- Airbag system repair
- Panel replacement
- Deadline oriented
- Surface sanding
- Collision estimates
- Power tool proficiency
- Damage assessment
- Corrosion protection
- Oxy-acetylene welding
- Hydraulic equipment operation
- Estimating costs
- Commitment to quality
certified I-car structural and non-structural welding technician
I have taken and passed two I-car welding certification classes in person. These welding classes took eight hours each to complete.
Timeline
Auto Body Technician
Gerber Collision
03.2021 - 10.2024
Laborer
Steel Green Manufacturing
01.2020 - 02.2021
SMT Machine Operator
Acuity Brands Lighting
05.2019 - 01.2020
Level 3 Misc
Pace Dairy
10.2017 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Western Boone JR-SR Highschool
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