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• Extensive experience of XX years inreviewing damage reports, prepare cost estimates, and plan work; inspecting cars for structural damage; removing damaged body parts, including bumpers, fenders, hoods, grilles, and trim; realigning car frames and chassis to repair structural damage
• Skilled in reviewing damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed; repairingand replacingfront end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components; hammeringout dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers
• Adept in operating soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams; removingdamaged fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch and bolt or weld replacement parts into place; straighteningbent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment
• Deft in applying primers and repaint surfaces using brush or spray guns; repairing and replacing glass components such as windshields, windows and sunroofs; repairing orreplacinginterior components, such as seat frame assembly, carpets and floorboard insulation; inspecting repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling

Key Result Areas:

• File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools
• Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint
• Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment
• Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas in order to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair procedure, and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete
• Inspect repaired vehicles for dimensional accuracy and test drive them to ensure proper alignment and handling.
• Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas
• Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.
• Clean work areas, using air hoses, in order to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures; fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder
• Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, usingpower grinders and other tools
• Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfacesto remove dents, using hammers
• Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle
• Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim in order to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders

Key Highlights:

• Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained????
• Major assignments handled????
• Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level????
• Any major accounts/clients handled???
• Awards/appreciation letters received???? Other relevant achievements????

Key Result Areas:

• Appliedheat to plastic panels, using hot-air welding guns or immersion in hot water, and press the softened panels back into shape by hand
• Soakedfiberglass matting in resin mixtures, and apply layers of matting over repair areas to specified thicknesses
• Fitted and securedwindows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets; measured and marked vinyl material and cut material to size for roof installation, using rules, straightedges, and hand shears
• Red specifications or confer with customers in order to determine the desired custom modifications for altering the appearance of vehicles

Key Highlights:

• Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained????Major assignments handled????
• Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level???? Any major accounts/clients handled???
• Awards/appreciation letters received???? Other relevant achievements????