Joshua Van Heel
Plymouth
Summary
Dynamic auto body professional with extensive experience at Luther Automotive Group, excelling in advanced welding techniques and hands-on training. Proven track record in developing efficient SOPs and increasing production throughput. Skilled in mechanical repairs and technical documentation, ensuring adherence to manufacturer specifications while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
I-CAR Instructor
I-cargo Logistics
07.2016 - Current
- Part-time Welding and Hands-on Skills Development Course Instructor.
- Train and certify technicians on their own equipment, including SPR, STRSW, weld bonding, and proper application techniques, to ensure quality repairs.
Auto Body Technician
Luther Automotive Group
Brooklyn Park
02.2016 - Current
- Keep up-to-date with industry standards and new repair techniques.
- Replace damaged body panels with new or recycled OEM parts.
- Perform dent removal using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Weld replacement parts into place using various MIG welding equipment and applications.
- Perform computerized measuring of vehicle frames and complex pulling techniques to complete repairs
- Perform all mechanical repairs including suspension replacement and engine removals for frame replacements
Body Shop Manager
Luther Collision & Glass
Hopkins
10.2011 - 02.2016
- Developed SOPs for the body shop.
- Increase production from the baseline to improve net profit.
- Interviewed and hired new staff.
- Developed a new production process for increased throughput
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Autobody technology
Hennepin Technical College
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Welding techniques: Aluminum MIG, MIG Braze, Steel MIG
- Hands-on training, aluminum dent repair, steel dent repair, rivet bonding, computerized vehicle measuring, complex frame straightening
- Vehicle repair: perform all necessary work to complete collision repairs for all makes and all models
- Mechanical skills: performed suspension overhauls, engine and drivetrain removals, wheel alignments, etc
- Technical documentation: I have spent countless hours reading vehicle manufacturers' repair recommendations to ensure procedures have been followed to specifications
Certification
- Platinum Certified I-CAR Non-Structural Technician
- Platinum Certified I-CAR Structural Technician
- Axalta Hi-Tec waterborne refinishing certification
- Axalta Tinting certification
- EPA certification and license for handling automotive Refrigerant
- SHARK advanced Computerized Vehicle measuring certification
Accomplishments
- 2008 and 2009 top 10 finalist for the ACE achievement award from Verifacts Automotive
- 2022 I-CAR Instructor of the Year
Affiliations
- Minnetonka Big Willow baseball coach for 6 years
- Treasurer - HOA Board of directors from 2016 to 2020
- President - HOA Board of directors from 2020 to current
Timeline
I-CAR Instructor
I-cargo Logistics
07.2016 - Current
Auto Body Technician
Luther Automotive Group
02.2016 - Current
Body Shop Manager
Luther Collision & Glass
10.2011 - 02.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Autobody technology
Hennepin Technical College
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