Adam Hollister

Vehicle Body Builder/Fabrication Welder

Old Steer Transport Equipment

Bullsbrook, WA

07.2019 - 12.2024

Removed rust from surfaces of vehicles using grinding wheels or sanders.
Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties.
Assembled machinery from component parts, following prescribed instructions to support correct configurations.
Repaired damaged body panels by hammering out dents or replacing them with new parts.
Inspected finished products for any defects before delivery to customers.
Reviewed wiring diagrams to integrate planned electrical systems into original designs and install electrical components during appropriate phase of construction.
Provided technical advice regarding repair methods to customers.
Created designs and plans for constructing chassis and body components of specialized automotive vehicles.
Cut metal pieces accurately according to templates or drawings.
Applied paint to vehicle bodies, executing both basic and advanced painting techniques to achieve multichromatic, pinstripe and custom paint jobs.
Utilized furnaces and other heating equipment to weld, shape and fuse materials.
Adhered to work safety standards, wore protective equipment and removed workplace hazards from job sites.
Performed adjustment and alignment procedures on vehicle headlights, wheels, and brake systems to achieve safe, code-compliant configurations.
Adhered strictly to safety protocols while performing tasks in workshop environment.
Recognized parts on-site and by touch to minimize errors.
Conducted tests on assembled components to ensure their functionality.
Scrubbed, sanded and power washed vehicle body to eliminate cosmetic imperfections and prepare newly-assembled components for painting and further processing.
Completed preventative maintenance tasks for machinery and scheduled large-scale repairs.
Operated material handling equipment to transport heavy pieces and supplies.
Powered up, calibrated and shut down fabricating machinery according to company regulations.
Assembled and completed products according to production schedules.
Measured and marked cutting lines on materials and products.
Trained apprentices in basic skills related to vehicle body building activities.
Connected vehicle bodies to chassis using drills and bolts, maintaining secure and durable connection between components.
Installed hardware such as hinges, locks and latches onto vehicles.
Rotated to different workstations to support successful production operations.
Constructed and welded vehicle bodies, frames and components according to specifications.
Utilized wrenches, cutting torches, welders and spray guns to shape, attach and otherwise manipulate vehicle components.
Fabricated parts such as brackets, flanges, plates and angles using hand tools, power tools and welding equipment.
Attached exterior fixtures like bumpers, mudguards and side panels to vehicles.
Created templates for repetitive tasks to expedite fabrication processes.
Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
Reviewed job orders for accuracy and completeness prior to starting work on them.
Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks or other transportation vehicles for delivery purposes.
Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing scale, rust or other foreign matter.
Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.

Summary

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Work History

Vehicle Body Builder/Fabrication Welder

Education

Vehicle Body Builder - Automotive Engineering

High School Diploma -

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Vehicle Body Builder/Fabrication Welder

Vehicle Body Builder - Automotive Engineering

High School Diploma -

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