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Andrew Benavides

Summary

Detail-oriented automotive technician skilled in diagnostic testing, preventive maintenance, and customer service. Committed to upholding safety standards and enhancing vehicle performance through thorough inspections and repairs.

Work History

Automotive Technician

  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating care in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
  • Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
  • Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.
  • Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.

Education

No Degree - Automotive Technology

Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
05.2027

Skills

  • Changing tires
  • Changing oil
  • Hand and power tools
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Replacing parts
  • Fluid exchanges
  • Customer service
  • Suspension systems
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Speaks Spanish

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Automotive Technician

No Degree - Automotive Technology

Cerritos College
Andrew Benavides