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William Pendergraff III

Grand Rapids,OH

Summary

Professional with strong skills in automotive and Semi repair and refinishing. Proven track record of delivering high-quality work, ensuring vehicle safety and appearance. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs. Expertise in welding, painting, and vehicle diagnostics. Dependable and results-driven, ready to contribute to any shop environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Body Shop Technician II

Penske
04.2015 - Current
  • Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles
  • Organized and maintained work areas free of potential hazards
  • Inspected Semi repairs to match paint and maintain body appearance
  • Disassembled sections of Semi/Box Trucks with damaged panels and removed old paint
  • Kept work areas neat, clean and free of safety hazards
  • Repaired dents, performed cosmetic repair and replaced badly damaged panels and components such as bumpers and fenders
  • Straightened bent parts, aligned parts and assemblies and applied body filler/Fiberglass for minor or cosmetic repairs

Body Shop Tech

General Truck Sales
04.2021 - 11.2024
  • Delivered consistent quality results by following manufacturer guidelines for all vehicle repairs.
  • Maintained safe working conditions by adhering to company safety protocols and properly using equipment.
  • Diversified skill set through cross-training opportunities within the shop, increasing versatility as a technician.
  • Reduced downtime for clients by completing body repair tasks efficiently and within established timeframes.
  • Increased work efficiency by keeping tools organized, clean, and in proper working order.
  • Maintained a high standard of professionalism in all interactions with customers, colleagues, and supervisors, contributing to a positive work environment.

Service Technician III

Goodyear
08.2014 - 04.2015
  • Drained motor oil, changed oil filters and greased chassis fittings
  • Rotated tires and checked brakes on vehicles
  • Checked fluids and maintenance-related parts and topped off or replaced
  • Adjusted tire pressure on vehicles and warned customers of leaks and tire damage
  • Performed complete vehicle maintenance inspections and tapped off fluid levels
  • Proposed repairs, maintenance and upgrade services to customers per upsell guidelines
  • Worked alone or as part of team to handle more than [Number] daily service appointments
  • Documented work performed on repair orders, submitting reports to supervisor for implementation into corporate system
  • Installed batteries, shock absorbers and exhaust systems

Body Shop Technician

George Ballas Buick
05.2014 - 08.2014
  • Cleaned surfaces to be painted and applied color coats using sprayers and brushes
  • Maintained painting and coating, ventilation, compressed air and personal protective equipment
  • Made tools such as sprayers, buffers, and brushes available prior to start of each paint job
  • Prepared surfaces by removing imperfections, applying rust-resistant undercoats and sealing seams
  • Primed vehicle repairs to improve adhesions of new paint coats
  • Readied vehicles for painting by removing accessories and masking surfaces with tape or paper to protect from paint
  • Covered bumpers, windows and trim with masking tape to prevent overspray or damage to adjacent areas

Education

ASC/ICar Certification Classes, Paint and Body repair, IT tech/Computer programming (Basic, Java, Linux), Electronics and Circuits I/II, Computer Repair/Diagnostics (Hardware & Software)

Owens Community College
Northwood, OH

Skills

  • Vehicle reassembly
  • Body filler application
  • Structural analysis
  • Automotive painting
  • Auto body repair
  • Estimating damages
  • Color matching
  • Plastic repair
  • Welding techniques
  • Collision repair
  • Fiberglass repair
  • Vehicle disassembly

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Body Shop Tech

General Truck Sales
04.2021 - 11.2024

Body Shop Technician II

Penske
04.2015 - Current

Service Technician III

Goodyear
08.2014 - 04.2015

Body Shop Technician

George Ballas Buick
05.2014 - 08.2014

ASC/ICar Certification Classes, Paint and Body repair, IT tech/Computer programming (Basic, Java, Linux), Electronics and Circuits I/II, Computer Repair/Diagnostics (Hardware & Software)

Owens Community College

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