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, NC08.2019
Diploma - General Studies
Mallard Creek High School
Charlotte, NC06.2014
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
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