Michael LeBlanc
Orangeville,ON
Summary
Adept Sr. Auto Body Technician with a proven track record at Auto Paint Repairs and others with 45 years experience in the industry, showcasing exceptional skills in welding, body panel repair, and client service. Successfully streamlined repair processes, enhancing workflow efficiency by over 30%. Specializes in delivering high-quality automotive painting and repair work, Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Prep Technician position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Auto Body Technician
Auto Paint Repairs
09.2013 - 05.2024
- 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.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Consistently met deadlines on repair jobs without compromising quality standards or cutting corners.
- Decreased repair time by streamlining processes and effectively managing workflow in the shop.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
Prep/Auto Body Painter
Claw Bow Autobody
01.2012 - 09.2013
- Performed buffing and finishing duties at end of each paint job.
- Achieved seamless paint jobs by thoroughly prepping surfaces, including sanding, masking, and priming.
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
Auto Body Painter
Kawartha Carstar
08.2009 - 10.2011
- Performed buffing and finishing duties at end of each paint job.
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Achieved seamless paint jobs by thoroughly prepping surfaces, including sanding, masking, and priming.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Mixed colors to create required hues and appropriately mixed thinners.
- Operated hand-held spray guns and automated spray paint.
Education
No Degree -
Overlysecondary
Thorncliff. OnSkills
- Auto body repair
- Body Filler Application
- Vehicle reassembly
- Welding experience
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Seam sealing
- Welding proficiency
- Welding Techniques
- Glass installation
- Plastic repair
- Body Panel Repair
- Aluminum Repair
- Adhesive bonding
- Spray Gun Operation
- Client Service
- Buffing Techniques
- Color sanding
- Frame straightening
- Sanding Techniques
- Panel Replacement
- Surface Sanding
- Power tool proficiency
- Damage Assessment
- Headlight restoration
- Corrosion Protection
- Welding
- Repair assessment
- Paint Matching
- Automotive Painting
- Defect Removal
- Custom paint jobs
- Parts Replacement
- Body refinishing
- Power buffers
- Surface grinding
- Repair Work Planning
- Surface Finishing
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Sr. Auto Body Technician
Auto Paint Repairs
09.2013 - 05.2024
Prep/Auto Body Painter
Claw Bow Autobody
01.2012 - 09.2013
Auto Body Painter
Kawartha Carstar
08.2009 - 10.2011
No Degree -
Overlysecondary
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