Bryce Leech
St Charles
Summary
Overall, I still consider myself a novice auto body technician with a lot more experience and progress to learn. I am very eager to continue learning and perfecting my skill in this trade and would love nothing more than to find my place in a shop where i can continue to grow as a technician.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Auto Body Technician
Maaco Auto Body
04.2024 - 11.2024
- 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.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring proper use of equipment.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Optimized workshop efficiency by keeping tools organized, maintaining clean workspaces, and promptly addressing equipment issues when necessary.
Auto Body Apprentice
McGrath Nissan
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Aided in streamlining the parts ordering process, reducing wait times and minimizing delays in project completion.
- Developed expertise in various welding techniques for enhanced repair quality and durability.
- Contributed to a positive shop environment by actively participating in team meetings, sharing knowledge, and offering assistance to colleagues when needed.
- Skilfully handled fiberglass repairs to restore structural integrity to damaged vehicles efficiently.
- Expertly utilized hand tools, power tools, sanders, grinders, airbrushes, pneumatic hammers while working on auto body repairs to achieve desired results consistently.
- Efficiently disassembled damaged sections of vehicles for proper assessment and reconstruction process implementation.
Education
Certification in Auto Body - Auto Body
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL07-2023
Skills
- Auto body repair
- Body filler application
- Vehicle reassembly
- Welding experience
- Hand tool proficiency
- Seam sealing
- Plastic repair
- Body panel repair
- Adhesive bonding
- Spray gun operation
- Sanding techniques
- Buffing techniques
- Panel replacement
- Surface sanding
- Corrosion protection
- Welding
- Paint matching
- Vehicle disassembly
- Body part replacement
- Spot welding
- Fiberglass repair
- Dent hammering
- Collision repair
Timeline
Auto Body Technician
Maaco Auto Body
04.2024 - 11.2024
Auto Body Apprentice
McGrath Nissan
07.2023 - 04.2024
Certification in Auto Body - Auto Body
Waubonsee Community College
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