Esteban Cortez
Rancho Cucamonga
Summary
Reliable Auto Body Technician offering in-depth knowledge of automotive makes and models acquired through many years of auto body repair work.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Auto Body Technician
Gerber Collision and glads
Redlands
07.2021 - Current
- Repaired damaged vehicle bodies using welding and body repair techniques.
- Inspected vehicles for structural damage and identified necessary repairs.
- Applied paint and finishes to restore vehicle appearance and protection.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely repairs.
- Utilized tools such as sanders, spray guns, and frame machines effectively.
- Maintained a clean work environment to promote safety and organization.
- Followed industry safety standards to prevent accidents during operations.
- Disassembled and reassembled vehicle components as necessary during repairs.
- Replaced damaged body panels with new or recycled OEM parts.
Auto Body Technician
1st Certified Collision Centers
San Bernardino
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Repaired damaged vehicle bodies using welding and body repair techniques.
- Inspected vehicles for structural damage and identified necessary repairs.
- Maintained a clean work environment to promote safety and organization.
- Disassembled and reassembled vehicle components as necessary during repairs.
- Replaced damaged body panels with new or recycled OEM parts.
- Replaced or repaired parts to complete daily work orders on vehicles.
- Replaced damaged car fenders, grills and panels.
Auto Body Technician
Raceway Ford
Riverside
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Repaired damaged vehicle bodies using welding and body repair techniques.
- Inspected completed jobs for quality control purposes prior to releasing vehicles back to customers.
- Repaired structural damage such as broken frames using jacks, hammers, wrenches .
Auto Body Technician
Tom bell collision center
Redlands
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Repaired damaged vehicle bodies using welding and body repair techniques.
- Inspected vehicles for structural damage and identified necessary repairs.
- Applied paint and finishes to restore vehicle appearance and protection.
Education
Bachelors - Automotive Engineering
Universal Technical Institute
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 08.2003 - 06.2004
Lakewood High
Lakewood, CASkills
- Welding techniques
- Body repairs
- Structural inspection
- Frame alignment
- Collision repair
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Deadline oriented
- Dent hammering
- Adhesive bonding
- Body part replacement
- Sanding techniques
- Frame straightening
- Strong leadership skills
Accomplishments
- I-car certified
Timeline
Auto Body Technician
Gerber Collision and glads
07.2021 - Current
Auto Body Technician
1st Certified Collision Centers
07.2019 - 05.2021
Auto Body Technician
Raceway Ford
01.2019 - 06.2019
Auto Body Technician
Tom bell collision center
11.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelors - Automotive Engineering
Universal Technical Institute
08.2003 - 06.2004
Lakewood High