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Zage Jones

Zage Jones

Charlotte,NC

Summary

  • Fast and efficient Auto Body Repair Technician with meticulous detail-orientation in vehicle repairs of varying severity.
  • Versatile with ample experience fixing trucks, sedans, coupes and sport utility vehicles.
  • Customer-oriented employee exceptional at simultaneously balancing demanding workload and maintaining professionalism.
  • Responsible professional skilled in body disassembly, dent removal and welding. Good communication, organizational and time management skills.
  • Dependable and actively pursuing an opportunity to bring value to your company’s team.
  • Skilled in auto body repair and estimation demonstrated over 2 years of industry experience.
  • Dynamic professional offering extensive auto body knowledge gained through 2 years of industry experience.
  • Well-versed in repair and assembly for range of makes and models.
  • Strong knowledge of industry best practices and insurance protocols.
  • 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.
  • Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
  • Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Auto Body Repair Technician

Gerber Collision
07.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
  • Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
  • Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
  • Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
  • Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
  • Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
  • Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
  • Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
  • Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
  • Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
  • Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
  • Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
  • Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
  • Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
  • Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
  • Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
  • Aligned and balanced vehicle frames using the frame machine.
  • Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
  • Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
  • Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.

Auto Body Repair Technician

Mark Ficken Ford Lincoln
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
  • Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
  • Removed body panels and stripped paint.
  • Picked up and removed debris from work areas to maintain safe and tidy shop.
  • Reassembled parts and welded components into factory-specific positions.
  • Used tools to return individual pieces to correct shapes.
  • Created and reviewed work orders detailing required repairs per shop and manufacturer guidelines.
  • Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
  • Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
  • Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
  • Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
  • Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
  • Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
  • Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
  • Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.

Auto Body Repair Technician

Service King Collision Center
04.2022 - 02.2023
  • Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
  • Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
  • Removed body panels and stripped paint.
  • Assisted with painting and finishing work to return cars to showroom-ready status.
  • Reassembled parts and welded components into factory-specific positions.
  • 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.
  • Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
  • Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
  • Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
  • Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
  • Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.

Auto Body Technician Apprentice

Caliber Collision
08.2019 - 04.2020
  • 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.
  • Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
  • Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
  • Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
  • Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
  • Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
  • Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
  • Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
  • Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
  • Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
  • Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
  • Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
  • Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
  • Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
  • Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
  • Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
  • Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
  • Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.

CRBN Operations Specialist

Army
10.2017 - 04.2019
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Motivated and trained others to maintain deployable ready status.
  • Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets using Excel.
  • Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets using Excel.
  • Tracked company equipment, tools and technology to manage inventory.
  • Evaluated team member performance during various tests and training modules.
  • Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
  • Compiled training materials for new employees and tracked skill development.
  • Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to the company’s needs and benefits.
  • Organized training events for 70 personnel with 100% passing rates.
  • Data entry through Microsoft Excel, as well as use of the Microsoft Suite, to maintain equipment and training events for 78 personnel.
  • Adaptation to various work environments, including indoor, outdoor, and off company premises.
  • Experience with Windows
  • Effective communication with all levels of employees from peers to upper management.
  • Excellent communication including oral and written covering face-to-face, meetings, correspondence, and reports.
  • Listened and successfully completed multiple diverse assignments within the allotted time.
  • Collaborated diverse groups to achieve desired company goals while adhering to the safety rules, regulations, and procedures with integrity and trustworthiness.
  • Conducted daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual maintenance for over 100 pieces of equipment valued at $120K and tracking the amount of time each piece was utilized.
  • Complied with company policies and procedures.

Education

Certificate - Auto Body Repair

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC
08.2019

Diploma - General Studies

Mallard Creek High School
Charlotte, NC
06.2014

Skills

  • Customer Orders
  • Site Installations
  • Scheduled Services
  • In-Depth Knowledge of Varied Makes and Models
  • Service Records
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Technical Documentation
  • Body Filler Applications
  • Replacement Part Ordering
  • Active Listening
  • Grinding Expertise
  • Frame Knowledge
  • Accurate Measurements
  • Oil Changes
  • Power Washer
  • Excellent Work Ethic
  • Body Aligning
  • Attentive to Detail
  • Masking and Taping
  • Creative Solutions
  • Operational Safety
  • Power Saws
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Repair Estimation
  • Data Input
  • Collision Repair
  • Upholstery Removal
  • Maintenance and Light Repair
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Fiberglass Expertise
  • Time Management
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Strong Leadership Skills
  • Sound Judgment
  • Body Part Replacement
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Hazardous Waste and Disposal
  • Vehicle Testing
  • Body Disassembly
  • Dent Filling
  • Records Accuracy
  • Auto Body Repair
  • Welding
  • Frame Assessment
  • Hand Torches
  • Buffing and Waxing
  • Pressure Washing
  • Factory Specifications
  • Body Panel Sanding
  • Corrective Maintenance
  • Damage Assessment
  • Body Work
  • Sanding Skills
  • Schematics Experience

Timeline

Auto Body Repair Technician

Gerber Collision
07.2023 - Current

Auto Body Repair Technician

Mark Ficken Ford Lincoln
02.2023 - 05.2023

Auto Body Repair Technician

Service King Collision Center
04.2022 - 02.2023

Auto Body Technician Apprentice

Caliber Collision
08.2019 - 04.2020

CRBN Operations Specialist

Army
10.2017 - 04.2019

Certificate - Auto Body Repair

Fayetteville Technical Community College

Diploma - General Studies

Mallard Creek High School
Zage Jones