Adam Gallardo
Chicago,IL
Summary
Lead Automotive Technician with over 15+ years' experience. Technician specializing in foreign Automotives. Proficient in the inspection, repair, and maintenance of mechanical systems and components in automobiles and light and heavy duty gasoline and diesel driven automotive equipment. Proficient in problem solving auto repair issues while consistently delivering quality service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Technician/Shop Manager
Klarer Automotive, Inc
6949 Calumet Ave, Hammond, Indiana 46324
01.2009 - Current
- Perform diagnostics, Motors and Transmissions on a routine basis
- Competent in the maintenance and repair of German and foreign cars, Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi
- Routinely performed 30k, 60k, 120k service maintenance on new and used vehicles
- Replaced engine components, suspension components, Brakes, Windows and mirrors, electrical harnesses, removed interiors such as seats dash boards and instrument clusters
- Performs mechanical repairs on gasoline diesel vehicles assigned to.
- Welds miscellaneous off road equipment, which is immediate need of repair
- Performed diagnosis on various systems such as check engine lights, ABS systems Traction control systems etc
- Electrical diagnosis
- Replace and construct brake lines, fuel lines, coolant hoses
- Replace water pumps, radiators, fuel pumps and tanks, air bags, ignition switches, program keys
- Reads work orders describing symptoms or problems and uses testing equipment to diagnose and determine source of malfunctions and problems
- Overhauls and replaces engines and rebuilds components
- Repairs and replaces drive shafts, differentials, and transmissions
- Aligns and balances wheels and repairs or replaces tie rods
- Fabricates metal parts by setting up and operating conventional or computer-controlled machine tools (e.g., lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drill presses) and/or welds and cuts parts for custom fit, as required
- Uses hydraulic jacks or hoists to raise and examine underside of vehicles, as required
- Performs work on electrical components of automotive equipment (e.g., alternators, batteries, starters, lights) when ancillary to other work being performed
- Repair shop equipment such as pneumatic pumps for oil, Install security systems
- Maintained an organized, neat and safe bay
- Order vehicle parts
Education
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School
Chicago, ILMidwest Theological Institute
Chicago, ILSkills
- Certified A1 Engine Repair
- Certified A4 Suspension and Steering
- Certified A5 Brakes
- Certified A7 Heating and Air Conditioning
- Certified G1 Auto Maintenance and Light Repair
- Certified A9 Light Vehicle Diesel Engines
- Certified BM1 Associate Level Assessment
References
- Certified Public Account (CPA), William Meek, (715)892-6106
- Case Worker, Mirella Camarena, (773)21-8171
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Technician/Shop Manager
Klarer Automotive, Inc
01.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
George Washington High School
Midwest Theological Institute