Andrew Pena
Auto Mechanic
Garden Grove,CA
Summary
Resourceful Wheeled Mechanic known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in vehicle diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and electrical systems troubleshooting, Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability to rapidly changing environments. Committed to ensuring safety and reliability of all vehicles under care
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
91-Bravo- Basic Wheeled Mechanic
United States Army National Guard
Lancaster, United States
10.2018 - 10.2024
- MVAC certified.
- Diesel mechanic.
- Performed preventative maintenance on a variety of wheeled vehicles, including trucks, buses and other motorized equipment.
- Identified potential malfunctions in vehicles through visual inspection and road testing.
- Maintained accurate records of all repair work done on each vehicle.
- Mechanical maintenance on basic wheeled vehicles for readiness and mission capability.
- Run PMCS (Preventive maintenance checks and services) on vehicles before, during, and after missions.
- Perform a TI (Technical Inspection) for further information to proceed with repairs.
- Identify and locate parts.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
Plane Paint Prepper
International Aerospace Coatings
Victorville, CA
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for painting by sanding, scraping, and washing.
- Applied primers, sealers, undercoats, and top coats with spray guns or rollers.
- Mixed paint according to manufacturer specifications using a variety of tools such as power drills, air compressors, and paint shakers.
- Removed old paint from surfaces using scrapers, wire brushes, chemical strippers, and heat guns.
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon
Redlands, United States
09.2021 - 01.2023
- Process inbound packages.
- Unload trailers with 'clamp' forklift and standard stand-up forklift.
- Work, destuff it, and restuff it.
- Transport pallets from dock to stow.
- Verified orders for accuracy and completeness, ensuring all necessary components were included.
- Packed items according to customer's specifications and requirements.
- Loaded items onto pallets or into containers for shipment.
Sales Associate
Big lots
Victorville, United States
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Freight unloader.
- Product stocker and food date rotation.
- Cashier and customer service.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Construction Worker
Island petroleum builders
Ontario, United States
06.2019 - 11.2019
- Piping
- Painting
- Forklift driver.
- Parts delivery and pick up.
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
Polyester Fiber Cutter
United furniture Industries
Victorville, United States
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Loading and unloading polyester fiber rolls.
- Cut stencil for production lines.
- Operated cutting tools and machines to cut, shape, and trim material such as cloth, leather, rubber, foam, and plastic.
- Measured materials accurately using calipers, rulers, and other measuring devices.
- Cleaned work area regularly to maintain a safe working environment.
Landscaper
Rancho landscaping company
Rialto, United States
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Maintaining commercial and home property.
- Maintained and operated lawn care equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
- Installed water features such as fountains and sprinkler systems.
- Pruned trees, shrubs, hedges, bushes and vines to enhance their growth patterns.
- Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
- Performed routine maintenance of irrigation systems including repairs when needed.
Key Holder/Sales Associate
Dollar General
Hesperia, United States
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Managed key holder responsibilities such as opening and closing the store, setting alarms.
- Coordinated floor moves, merchandising and display maintenance and monitored floor stock to keep popular items available to buyers.
- Provided customer service including cashiering, merchandising and restocking shelves.
- Performed daily banking duties such as deposits and withdrawals of funds from registers.
- Assisted customers with product selection and resolving complaints.
Education
Automotive And EV Technology With BMW FastTrack - Automotive And EV Technology
Universal Technical Institute of Southern California
Long Beach, CA 05.2024 - 09.2025
Skills
- Brake Systems
- Vehicle inspections
- Fluid level verification
- Tire mounting
- Spark Plug Replacement
- Preventive maintenance procedures
- Diagnosis and repair
- Routine Maintenance
- Parts Ordering
- Cutting
- Customer service
- Forklift
- Pallet jack
- landscaping
Certification
EPA Refrigeration Certification, 04/01/19, Present, The holder of this card has been trained in certified on recovery and recycle equipment in accordance with 40 CFR part 82 section 609 of the clean air act of 1990. Military issued.
ASE BMW1 Associates Level Certificate
Military Service
United States Army, United States, Specialist, 10/01/18, Present, Mechanical maintenance on basic wheeled vehicles for readiness and mission capability, Run PMCS (Preventive maintenance checks and services) on vehicles before, during and after missions, Perform a TI (Technical Inspection) for further information to proceed with repairs, Identify and locate parts
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Automotive And EV Technology With BMW FastTrack - Automotive And EV Technology
Universal Technical Institute of Southern California
05.2024 - 09.2025
Plane Paint Prepper
International Aerospace Coatings
07.2023 - 02.2024
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon
09.2021 - 01.2023
Sales Associate
Big lots
12.2019 - 08.2021
Construction Worker
Island petroleum builders
06.2019 - 11.2019
91-Bravo- Basic Wheeled Mechanic
United States Army National Guard
10.2018 - 10.2024
Polyester Fiber Cutter
United furniture Industries
02.2017 - 06.2018
Landscaper
Rancho landscaping company
08.2016 - 01.2017
Key Holder/Sales Associate
Dollar General
01.2014 - 08.2016
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