Ravineel Kumar
Auckland,AUK
Summary
With a proven track record at Vehicle Certification Center, I excel in auto body repair and client service, enhancing vehicle safety and aesthetics. Skilled in welding and automotive painting, I've boosted team productivity by training juniors, achieving high customer satisfaction through quality workmanship and effective communication.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Panel Beater Sandblaster Spray Painter
Vehicle Certification Center
Wiri, AUK
09.2019 - Current
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Enhanced team productivity by training junior technicians on industry best practices and advanced repair techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business through excellent communication skills and follow-up care.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of vehicle models.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Maintained abrasive blasting equipment and performed minor repairs.
- Enhanced surface quality by skillfully operating sandblasting equipment on various materials.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects, streamlining processes for increased productivity.
- Improved overall project efficiency with thorough preparation of surfaces before the sandblasting process began.
- Prepared surfaces for coating or painting, ensuring high-quality finishes with meticulous sandblasting techniques.
- Facilitated smoother operations by maintaining clean and safe work environment.
- Delivered vehicles with improved safety, thoroughly inspecting and repairing structural damage.
- Examined vehicles to determine extent of damage and repairs required.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Tested and adjusted newly repaired vehicles to verify proper function.
- Followed standard operating procedures to achieve consistent quality of work.
- Ensured consistent quality control through thorough inspections of completed work before releasing vehicles back to customers.
- Enforced compliance with safety regulations when operating equipment.
- Applied finishing techniques to enhance quality and appearance of repairs.
- 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.
- Optimized workshop efficiency by keeping tools organized, maintaining clean workspaces, and promptly addressing equipment issues when necessary.
PANEL BEATER AUTOMOTIVE SPRAY PAINTER /Auto Mechanic
MAJURO MOTORS INC
MAJURO MARSHALL ISLANDS
04.2016 - 04.2019
- Enhanced final finishes by meticulously preparing surfaces, including sanding, masking, and priming.
- Increased customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality workmanship in line with industry standards and client expectations.
- Managed inventory of painting supplies by tracking usage, reordering as needed, and ensuring proper storage conditions were maintained at all times.
- Upheld strict quality control measures by documenting completed work, comparing it against original estimates, and making necessary adjustments when discrepancies were identified.
- Contributed to improved shop reputation through exceptional customer service skills, addressing concerns promptly, providing status updates on ongoing projects, and offering helpful recommendations when applicable.
- Conducted thorough inspections of completed work, identifying and rectifying any defects or imperfections promptly.
- Mixed and thinned paints and other coatings to specified colors and consistency using viscometers and mixing equipment.
- Removed rust and other debris from surfaces to paint and fill cavities and dents using sandpaper, wire brush and body fillers and applicators.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Sprayed specified amounts of finish, primer and protective and decorative coatings onto vehicle surfaces.
- Supported collision repair department by seamlessly blending new paint into existing finishes for a factory-like appearance after repairs were made.
Panel Beater Automotive Spray Painter
T.F.J BULLDOZING COMPANY LIMITED
BA FIJI ISLANDS
09.2008 - 04.2016
- Enhanced final finishes by meticulously preparing surfaces, including sanding, masking, and priming.
- Increased customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality workmanship in line with industry standards and client expectations.
- Supported collision repair department by seamlessly blending new paint into existing finishes for a factory-like appearance after repairs were made.
- Ensured long-lasting results by properly curing applied paints according to manufacturer specifications using specialized equipment such as infrared lamps or baking ovens when necessary.
- Removed rust and other debris from surfaces to paint and fill cavities and dents using sandpaper, wire brush and body fillers and applicators.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Provided supervisor with daily status report on all job tasks and workers' duties.
- Sprayed specified amounts of finish, primer and protective and decorative coatings onto vehicle surfaces.
- Maintained optimal stock levels of inventory to guarantee timely availability of products.
- Prepared vehicles by removing unnecessary accessories and applying protections to adjacent surfaces.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
- Hammered out minor body dents and dimples using bumping hammer.
Education
TRADE CERTIFICATE - MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANIC
MONFORT BOYS TOWN
Fiji11-2007
TRADE CERTIFICATE - MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANIC
TRANNING AND PRODUCTIVITY AUTHORITY OF FIJI
FIJI10-2006
TRADE CERTIFICATE - VEHICLE PANEL BEATER
TRANNING AND PRODUCTIVITY AUTHORITY OF FIJI
FIJI08-2006
Skills
- Auto body repair
- Body Filler Application
- Vehicle reassembly
- Welding experience
- Body Panel Repair
- Spray Gun Operation
- Sanding Techniques
- Client Service
- Buffing Techniques
- Panel Replacement
- Surface Sanding
- Wheel Alignment
- Automotive Painting
Certification
TRADE CERTIFICATE IN PANEL BEATING
TRADE CERTIFICATE IN MOTOR MECHANIC
Timeline
Panel Beater Sandblaster Spray Painter
Vehicle Certification Center
09.2019 - Current
PANEL BEATER AUTOMOTIVE SPRAY PAINTER /Auto Mechanic
MAJURO MOTORS INC
04.2016 - 04.2019
Panel Beater Automotive Spray Painter
T.F.J BULLDOZING COMPANY LIMITED
09.2008 - 04.2016
TRADE CERTIFICATE - MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANIC
MONFORT BOYS TOWN
TRADE CERTIFICATE - MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANIC
TRANNING AND PRODUCTIVITY AUTHORITY OF FIJI
TRADE CERTIFICATE - VEHICLE PANEL BEATER
TRANNING AND PRODUCTIVITY AUTHORITY OF FIJI