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Along with the best products, we provide comprehensive training on them all. Training can be done on site or in our training facility. Our instructors and technical people have worked in the shop environment and can relate to the technicians and the challenges they face on a daily basis. Our job is to teach them how they can make the shop and themselves more money through education. Many people consider us different. They are correct, we put the customer's interest first. The true difference when doing business with us is that our customers view us as their partners and you will too. Training and Service are the key to your profitability
Kachina provides ongoing management, employee training and certification on the most current technology available for collision repair. Prior to coming to Kachina in early 1998 John Hildesheim spent nearly two decades repairing automobiles in collision repair shops. Any one who knows John knows that he takes great pride in his work and that is what led him to rise to top as a technician. After reaching the top of his field as a journeyman collision technician he wanted a new challenge. When the position as a trainer/instructor presented itself at Kachina, John felt he could have a positive influence on his peers and possibly a new generation to technicians. Today John demonstrates and instructs on the Celette Dedicated Fixture Bench, Brewco Frame Racks, and Lasermate Measuring Systems. He is responsible for teaching the Celette Certification Class in Arizona, Certifications on the Lasermate and technical support for our customers. News & Awards November 2005 This year’s annual CELETTE Awards Banquet at the Mandalay Bay Las Vegas was another success. Held during NACE the banquet allows CELETTE to thank its Distributors and Customers and to recognize those individuals that have contributed to the success of CELETTE in America. John Rang Owner of Kachina Automotive in Tempe Arizona was given The Distributor Profile Award. This is awarded to the Distributor that meets all the profiles to be a Model Distributor. John has been an active supporter of the CELETTE repair system and was named Top Distributor twice. For the third year John Hildesheim from Kachina Automotive in Tempe Arizona was awarded “Outstanding Technical Support“
Training Classes Celette Training Class May 22-24, 2007
Celette Training Class November 28-30, 2006 Collision Technicians and Insurance personnel were given the opportunity to learn and test their skills during the 3 day class held by CELETTE® at Scottsdale Paint & Body in Scottsdale, AZ. We have Insurance personnel attending this class and it is important that they understand the CELETTE® Dedicated Fixture System because of the Manufacturer Requirements and Recommendations for the use of Dedicated Repair Systems. The class room training was conducted to review Manufacturer Requirements, Quality Repairs, Safety and Liability Issues. “All Technicians and Insurance personnel have a responsibility to know the proper methods of repair” Stated John Hildesheim CELETTE® Trainer for Kachina Automotive Equipment, Inc. One on one training was used to reinforce the proper loading and use of the CELETTE® dedicated fixture system. Each Technician was able to benefit from the Instructor’s knowledge during the open question and answer session and each was given the opportunity to work on a vehicle with the CELETTE® Bench and the dedicated fixtures. The class was able to see first hand the precise accuracy and the ability so show unseen damage by the use of the CELETTE® System and the many advantages to the Dedicated Fixture System.
Celette Training Class May 23, 24, 25, 2006 Technicians were given the opportunity to sharpen their skills during the 3 day class held for CELETTE Technicians at Scottsdale Paint & Body in Scottsdale, AZ. The class room training was conducted to review Manufacturer Requirements, Quality Repairs, Safety and Liability Issues. “Technicians have a responsibility to know the proper methods of repair” Stated John Hildesheim CELETTE Trainer for Kachina Automotive Equipment, Inc. One on one training was used to reinforce the proper loading and use of the CELETTE dedicated fixture system. Each Technician was able to benefit from the Instructor’s knowledge during the open question and answer session and each was given the opportunity to work on a vehicle with the CELETTE Bench and the dedicated fixtures. The class was able to see first hand the precise accuracy of the CELETTE System and the many advantages to the Dedicated Fixture System.
May 11, 12, 13, 2005 Students were given a chance to learn about the CELETTE dedicated fixture repair system. CELETTE has been the standard for collision repair in Europe for decades and is a leader in Unibody repair in the U.S.A. Dedicated fixtures are recommended and required by many automobile manufacturers and duplicate the measurements and tolerances from the manufacturers. CELETTE Instructor John Hildesheim from Kachina Automotive gave students an overview of the latest changes in automotive design and materials. The need for new Technicians and the future of the collision industry was discussed. Brian Shellem from Advanced Automotive Equipment addressed the need for quality repairs the use of proper equipment to safely restore vehicles to pre-accident condition. The students were shown a video from Volvo on the crash tests done before and after the repairs of a damaged Volvo vehicle were completed. The tests showed that a damaged could be restored to pre-accident crash worthiness if the manufactures procedures were adhered to.
October 6, 7, 8, 2005 "This is one of the largest classes this year," said John Hildesheim, a Certified Celette Instructor. “It shows the Repair Industry in Tucson has a commitment to quality repairs and ongoing training.” This was a great group to instruct they understood their important role and responsibility to restore the customer’s vehicle back to pre-accident condition. The Celette Fixture Bench is recognized by vehicle manufacturers as the Standard and assists the Technician in completing the highest quality repairs. Kachina Automotive Equipment and Leading Edge Auto Refinishes offer Training to the Collision Repairer and Insurance Professional
September 22, 23, 24, 2005 John Hildesheim a Certified Celette Trainer from Kachina Automotive conducted Celette Training for 12 Valley Technicians at the East Valley Training Center. Participants were given the latest technical information as well as hands on training. During the 3 days of Training areas discussed were: Quality Repairs, Manufacturer Requirements and Recommendations. The question of Safety and Proper Repair Techniques were also discussed. Technician’s have the responsibility to insure that the Customers Vehicles are repaired properly to insure the Safety and Quality and the Vehicle is returned to Pre Accident Condition. Kachina Automotive offers Collision Training to Repair facilities and Insurance personnel. Knowledge is Power and Repairers and Insurers can learn from each other. “Wisdom Is Knowing The Right Thing To Do. Integrity Is Doing It”
June 25, 2005 On June 23rd, 2005, the management team at Coulter Cadillac ensured that every one of their technicians had the ability to completely restore a vehicle to its pre-accident condition. Coulter Cadillac had already invested in dedicated fixture repair systems, which realign the vehicle’s structure using the same technology Cadillac used when they first manufactured the car. Now, with the professional training resources of Kachina Automotive and John Hildesheim, Collision Center Director Jerry Pena pulled his repair team together for two evenings and a weekend, to get expert instruction on making structural repairs. John covered diagnosis of damage and appropriate and safe repair methods. He trained them how to hold the undamaged portions of the vehicle in place while restoring out-of-align components to their correct position. He finished by training the class how to precisely hold new structural parts accurately while welding them to the vehicle. Jerry Pena commented afterwards, “Our customers place a great amount of trust in the dealership and its employees to maintain the integrity of their investment with the highest quality repairs. We all feel that responsibility personally, every day. With this training, and factory-quality equipment, we are confident that we can meet our customer’s expectations every time."
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