Experienced Paint Shop and Body Technician

Miguel Hernandez

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented Paint and Body Technician with 12 years of experience specializing in vehicle surface preparation, painting, and body repair to OEM standards. Proven track record of reducing rework by 20% and training apprentices in advanced spray techniques.

Work Experience

Paint Shop Technician at CAMI Automotive

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Applied multi-stage paint finishes on over 50 vehicles daily, ensuring OEM quality standards. Conducted surface preparation and repairs that reduced rework rates by 20%. Assisted in training apprentices in advanced spray painting techniques, improving team skill levels.

Body Repair Associate at GM Oshawa Assembly Plant

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Repaired body panel defects prior to painting using welding and filler applications. Maintained high-quality surface finishes contributing to overall vehicle build standards.

Construction Labourer at Hernandez & Sons Contracting

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Supported drywall installation, framing, and painting projects, gaining foundational construction and finishing skills.

Education

Certification in Automotive Service Technician

Ontario College of Trades

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Skills

Technical Skills

  • Automotive painting
  • Surface preparation
  • Welding and filler application
  • Quality control
  • Spray painting techniques

Soft Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Team mentoring
  • Problem solving
  • Time management

Certifications

Automotive Service Technician Certification

Ontario College of Trades

Score
78/100
Header
85/100
Education
70/100
Skills
75/100
Profile
82/100
Projects
0/100
Work Experience
80/100
Certifications
80/100
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Over 12 years of specialized experience in automotive paint and body repair.
Proven ability to reduce rework by 20%, demonstrating quality and efficiency.
Experience mentoring apprentices, showing leadership and knowledge transfer skills.
Strong technical proficiency with both painting and body repair tools and techniques.

Header

85%
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Education

70%
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Skills

75%
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Profile

82%
Summary is concise and includes quantifiable achievements like reducing rework by 20%, which strengthens impact.
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Projects

0%
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Work Experience

80%
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Certifications

80%
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