Adonis Wofford

Accomplished and energetic Auto Motive Mechanic with a solid history of achievement in the automotive industry. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include head gaskets, timing belt or chain and trouble shooting problems. Mechanical Active Listening Judgment and Decision Making Troubleshooting Critical Thinking Complex Problem Solving Capable Auto Mechanic with 20 years history of repairing and maintaining vehicles. Troubleshoots and fixes vehicle issues to maintain maximum reliability and functionality. Well-versed in complex mechanical and electronic systems with excellent problem-solving abilities and good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.

Versatile Mechanic with advanced knowledge of small engines. Well-educated in automotive repair and restoration and system calibration. Hardworking and fair individual dedicated to delivering high quality work and outstanding customer service.

Highly adaptable Mechanic consistently guarantees customers short turnaround times for auto repairs. Focused on quality and customer satisfaction. Detailed understanding of safety mandates and regulations to maintain safe work environment.

Skilled automotive repair professional with a solid history of success working on both domestic and import vehicles. Competent in locating problems and performing timely, accurate repairs. Offering 20+ years in the field and a hardworking, reliable nature.

Skilled mechanic demonstrates abilities in troubleshooting and fixing problems within all vehicle systems. Adept at working quickly and accurately to repair, replace or refurbish components. Proficient in maintaining records, updating logs and training employees.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

• Installation05/2013 to 11/2014Auto MechanicMidas – San Diego, CAConfer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems, and to discuss workto be performed and future repair requirements.
• Test drive vehicles, and test components and systems, using equipment such asinfrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnosticdevices.
• Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions.
• Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes.
• Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses,steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and otherpotentially troublesome areas.
• Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine-cooling, and electrical systems.
• Tear down, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies such as power systems, steeringsystems, and linkages.
• Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Repair or replace parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings.
• Rewire ignition systems, lights, and instrument panels.
• Install and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Align vehicles' front ends.
• 02/2006 to 04/2013Auto mechanicBig O Tires – San Diego, CAIdentify and inflate tires correctly for the size and ply.
• Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required tobalance wheels.
• Raise vehicles, using hydraulic jacks.
• Order new test equipment, supplies, or replacement parts.
• Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers' approvalto perform repairs.
• Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testingequipment.
• Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems.
• Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings.
• Rebuild, repair, or test automotive fuel injection units.
• Align wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automobiles,using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
• Install, adjust, or repair hydraulic or electromagnetic automatic lift mechanisms usedto raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops.
• Repair or rebuild clutch systems.
• Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors,condensers, and controls.
• Repair or replace automobile leaf springs.
• Remove and replace defective mufflers and tailpipes.
• Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
• 02/1998 to 09/2001Tire/Auto MechanicEvan Tire & Srevice Centers – El Cajon, CAIdentify and inflate tires correctly for the size and ply.
• Raise vehicles, using hydraulic jacks.
• Remount wheels onto vehicles.
• Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required tobalance wheels.
• Locate punctures in tubeless tires by visual inspection or by immersing inflated tires inwater baths and observing air bubbles.
• Unbolt wheels from vehicles and remove them, using lug wrenches and other handand power tools.
• Reassemble tires onto wheels.
• Replace valve stems and remove puncturing objects.
• Hammer required counterweights onto rims of wheels.
• Rotate tires to different positions on vehicles, using hand tools.
• Inspect tire casings for defects, such as holes or tears.
• Glue tire patches over ruptures in tire casings, using rubber cement.