Atif Khawaja
Mechanical Technician
Statesville,NC
Summary
Hardworking Maintenance Technician bringing 20+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Manager/ASE Technician
UHaul
- Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service
- Determine price schedules and discount rates
- Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability
- Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts
- Prepare budgets and approve budget expenditures
- Confer or consult with department heads to plan advertising services and to secure information on equipment and customer specifications
- Confer with potential customers regarding equipment needs and advise customers on types of equipment to purchase
- Advise dealers and distributors on policies and operating procedures to ensure functional effectiveness of business
- Direct, coordinate, and review activities in sales and service accounting and record keeping, and in receiving and shipping operations.
Automotive Technician
Firestone
01.2018 - Current
- Lake Norman Tire & Auto; UHaul
- Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers' approval to perform repairs
- Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems
- Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment
- Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings
- Inspect and test new vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made
- Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation
- Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning
- Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls
- Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters
- Remove and replace defective mufflers and tailpipes
- Repair or replace automobile leaf springs
- 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 used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops
- Repair or rebuild clutch systems
- Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles
- Conduct visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, gouges, abrasions, discoloration, broken fibers, loose brackets, damaged gaskets, or other problems
- Diagnose and repair regenerative braking systems or hydraulic systems in hybrid vehicles
- Mailto:Autosaverusa@gmail.com
- Diagnose and replace or repair engine management systems or related sensors for flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) with ignition timing, fuel rate, alcohol concentration, or air-to-fuel ratio malfunctions
- Replace hydraulically assisted systems with electric-powered systems, such as power steering pumps or air conditioning compressors, to improve fuel economy
- Service internal combustion engine systems for hybrid electric vehicles.
Automotive Technician
Lake Norman Tire & Auto
01.2018 - 1 1
Manager
Chevron Auto
04.2013 - 11.2017
- Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service
- Determine price schedules and discount rates
- Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability
- Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts
- Prepare budgets and approve budget expenditures
- Confer or consult with department heads to plan advertising services and to secure information on equipment and customer specifications
- Confer with potential customers regarding equipment needs and advise customers on types of equipment to purchase
- Advise dealers and distributors on policies and operating procedures to ensure functional effectiveness of business
- Direct, coordinate, and review activities in sales and service accounting and recordkeeping, and in receiving and shipping operations
- Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers' approval to perform repairs
- Repair, overhaul, or adjust automobile brake systems
- Troubleshoot fuel, ignition, and emissions control systems, using electronic testing equipment
- Repair or replace defective ball joint suspensions, brake shoes, or wheel bearings
- Inspect and test new vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made
- Test electronic computer components in automobiles to ensure proper operation
- Tune automobile engines to ensure proper and efficient functioning
- Install or repair air conditioners and service components, such as compressors, condensers, and controls
- Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters
- Remove and replace defective mufflers and tailpipes
- Repair or replace automobile leaf springs
- 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 used to raise and lower automobile windows, seats, and tops
- Repair or rebuild clutch systems
- Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles
- Conduct visual inspections of compressed natural gas fuel systems to identify cracks, gouges, abrasions, discoloration, broken fibers, loose brackets, damaged gaskets, or other problems
- Diagnose and repair regenerative braking systems or hydraulic systems in hybrid vehicles
- Diagnose and replace or repair engine management systems or related sensors for flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) with ignition timing, fuel rate, alcohol concentration, or air-to-fuel ratio malfunctions
- Replace hydraulically assisted systems with electric-powered systems, such as power steering pumps or air conditioning compressors, to improve fuel economy
- Service internal combustion engine systems for hybrid electric vehicles
- Perform sales floor work, such as greeting or assisting customers, stocking shelves, or taking inventory
- Plan store layouts and design displays.
Maintenance Technician
Saertex Multicom
Huntersville, NC
06.2018 - 06.2023
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
Education
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09.2000 - 05.2006
High - undefined
Skills
ASE Certified
undefinedAdditional Information
- HONORS & AWARDS , 5 Years Of Dedication 2023 Multi-Com
Timeline
Maintenance Technician - Saertex Multicom
06.2018 - 06.2023
Automotive Technician - Firestone
01.2018 - Current
Automotive Technician - Lake Norman Tire & Auto
01.2018 - 1 1
Manager - Chevron Auto
04.2013 - 11.2017
Central Piedmont Community College - ,
09.2000 - 05.2006
Manager/ASE Technician - UHaul
- High,