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John Frick

Newark

Summary

Auto Body Technician with extensive experience in Tesla repairs, specializing in damage analysis and aluminum repair. Demonstrated leadership in optimizing workflow and improving team efficiency. Proficient in welding and production management, consistently achieving high-quality results while adhering to industry standards. Dedicated to excellence in automotive repair and diagnostics.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tap Instructor

Caliber Collision
Santa Clara
04.2023 - Current

Trained apprentice in vehicle repair techniques through personalized instruction.

Explained steel and aluminum panel repair methods to improve restoration quality.

  • Performed welding and rivet bonding for precise panel replacements.
  • Assisted apprentice with assessments and repairs of suspension and airbag systems.
  • Tracked team labor hours weekly for payroll accuracy and efficiency.

Auto Body Technician

Weatherford BMW
Berkeley
03.2022 - 04.2023
  • Conducted damage analysis on aluminum, structural/frame, suspension, and airbags.
    Utilized Celette dedicated fixtures for precise structural jigging.
    Performed wheel alignments and tire replacements with Hunter equipment.
    Tracked weekly hours to ensure accurate payroll processing.

Lead Auto Body Tech

Tesla
San Jose
03.2020 - 01.2022
  • Duties include damage analysis, auto body repair including aluminum, structural/frame and suspension. Structural jigging using Celette dedicated fixtures and the Celette Chameleon. Team lead responsible for prioritizing WIP, throughput, and efficiency while supervising the work for a total of 6 technicians.

Auto Body Tech

Service King
San Jose
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Duties include damage analysis, auto body repair including light aluminum, structural/frame and suspension. Frame straightening using the Car-O-Liner rack and measuring system. Working with estimators to write supplemental parts and labor requisitions. Tracking labor hours weekly for payroll.

Production Manager

Da-Les Auto Body
Sunnyvale
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Manage and distribute workflow between the body shop, paint shop, and detail shop. Work with estimators and technicians to ensure that estimates are thorough and complete. Work with technicians to ensure that repairs are made to industry and company standards. Tracking sales and labor efficiency on a weekly and monthly basis.

Auto Body Tech

Da-Les Auto Body
Sunnyvale
01.2010 - 12.2015
  • Duties include damage analysis, auto body repair including structural/frame and suspension. Frame straightening using Chief Easy liner, and Velocity frame measuring system. Writing supplement parts and labor requisitions.

Education

High school diploma -

Jefferson High School
Daly City, CA
06.1996

Skills

  • Automotive repair and diagnostics
  • Auto body repair
  • Production management
  • Welding (steel and aluminum)
  • Computer proficiency
  • Airbag diagnosis and replacement
  • Windshield and glass replacement
  • Suspension diagnosis and replacement

Certification

  • I-Car Aluminum and Steel Welding Certified
  • Tesla Structural Repair
  • Tesla Aluminum Cosmetic Craftsmanship
  • Tesla Toolbox Diagnostics
  • I-Car Steel Structural Technician
  • I-Car Steel Non Structural Technician
  • Air Conditioning Certification

Timeline

Tap Instructor

Caliber Collision
04.2023 - Current

Auto Body Technician

Weatherford BMW
03.2022 - 04.2023

Lead Auto Body Tech

Tesla
03.2020 - 01.2022

Auto Body Tech

Service King
01.2017 - 03.2020

Production Manager

Da-Les Auto Body
01.2015 - 12.2017

Auto Body Tech

Da-Les Auto Body
01.2010 - 12.2015

High school diploma -

Jefferson High School
John Frick