Shawn Weisner
Cottage Grove,MN
Summary
Accomplished Large Truck Body Technician with more than 25 years experience, specializing in collision and aluminum repair. Experience working on semi trucks, fire trucks, travel trailers, recreational vehicles, garbage trucks, rolloffs, and school buses.
Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through high-quality repairs and effective mentoring of junior technicians. Skilled in welding techniques and committed to maintaining safety standards in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated knowledge detecting hidden damage and improperly adjusted components and assemblies. Focused on supporting business productivity goals and ensuring high-quality customer service.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Large Truck Body Technician
Penske Collision (Formally MN Truck and Trailer)
06.2012 - Current
- Developed customized repair solutions based on vehicle make, model, age, and specific damage extent.
- Mentored junior technicians to strengthen their technical skills and knowledge of industry best practices.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols during all repair processes, minimizing workplace injuries and accidents.
- Assisted coworkers as needed to maintain overall shop productivity levels during periods of high demand or staff shortages.
- Operated arc welding and power equipment to install replacement parts.
- Reviewed completed vehicle repairs to meet OEM specifications.
- Improved customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality body repair services in a timely manner.
- Analyzed incoming parts shipments for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment for optimal safety and productivity during all repair processes.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Inspected vehicles to identify and document repair needs.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Completed complex collision repairs, resulting in restored vehicle functionality and aesthetics.
Large Truck Body Tech
Amery Companies
02.2011 - 06.2012
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicle body damage using industry-standard tools and techniques.
- Executed frame straightening processes to restore structural integrity of vehicles.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency in repair operations.
- Mentored junior technicians on best practices for bodywork and safety protocols.
Driver
Aps Expess Inc.
09.2010 - 02.2011
- Operated vehicles safely while adhering to all traffic regulations and company policies.
- Maintained accurate logs of deliveries, routes, and vehicle inspections.
- Coordinated with dispatch to optimize delivery schedules and improve efficiency.
- Ensured timely delivery of goods while managing customer expectations effectively.
Large Truck Body Tech
Kremer Spring
02.2007 - 09.2010
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure adherence to repair standards and specifications.
- Trained staff on equipment usage, promoting safe and effective operations within the shop environment.
- Removed damaged parts with power tools and cutting torch.
- Collaborated with parts department personnel to obtain necessary replacement components quickly, minimizing downtime for customers'' vehicles awaiting repairs.
- Reduced rework instances by thoroughly inspecting completed repairs and addressing any issues promptly.
Large Truck Body Tech
Dustys Body Shop
10.1997 - 02.2007
- Conducted final inspections to ensure completed repairs met customer satisfaction and regulatory requirements.
- Updated repair status of vehicles on computer and created work details for billing.
- Completed fabrication work in lieu of replacement parts when unavailable.
- Examined vehicles to determine internal and external damage.
- Maintaining shop inventory according to set standards and rectified discrepancies.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Used welding and cutting tools to repair metal body parts.
- Applied sealants, caulks and rust preventatives to protect body and paint.
- Adjusted and replaced doors and windows for proper fit and alignment.
- Mentored junior technicians to strengthen their technical skills and knowledge of industry best practices.
- Assisted coworkers as needed to maintain overall shop productivity levels during periods of high demand or staff shortages.
- Operated arc welding and power equipment to install replacement parts.
- Improved customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality body repair services in a timely manner.
- Analyzed incoming parts shipments for accuracy and completeness.
- Replaced and repaired vehicle parts according to work order instructions.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
- Inspected new parts and areas of repair to verify correctness and quality.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Replaced glass, headlights and other lighting and electrical components.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
Skills
- Computer skills
- Aluminum repair
- Automotive diagnostics
- Glass installation
- Corrosion protection
- Adhesive bonding
- Welding techniques
- Hand tools proficiency
- Collision repair
- Vehicle painting
- Spot welding
- Body panel replacement
- Dent removal
- Fiberglass repair
- Airbag system
- Hand tool proficiency
- Welding experience
- Spray gun operation
- Surface sanding
- Defect removal
- Damage assessment
- Body panel repair
Timeline
Large Truck Body Technician
Penske Collision (Formally MN Truck and Trailer)
06.2012 - Current
Large Truck Body Tech
Amery Companies
02.2011 - 06.2012
Driver
Aps Expess Inc.
09.2010 - 02.2011
Large Truck Body Tech
Kremer Spring
02.2007 - 09.2010
Large Truck Body Tech
Dustys Body Shop
10.1997 - 02.2007
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