Austin Rivera
Wrightsville,PA
Summary
I excel in diagnosing and solving complex mechanical issues, leveraging my strong work ethic and problem-solving skills. Specializing in engine repair and electrical failure repairs, I've significantly enhanced vehicle reliability and performance, embodying dedication and technical expertise in the automotive field. I feel like I can bring these skills into other industries as well and I love to learn new skills and information. Hands on work, including welding is my favorite work style.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Technician
Autohaus Lancaster
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride 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.
- Following wiring diagrams and diagnosing electrical faults.
- Creating wiring overlays and repairing wiring harnesses.
Small Business Owner
AJ's Automotive Inspection LLC
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Provided great customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Providing great explanation of diagnostic and repair process to customers
- Assembly and rebuilding of drivetrain, chassis and suspension components
- Custom fabrication of exhaust and intake systems
- Custom vehicle wiring, adding devices such as subwoofers, gauges for monitoring sensors and head units.
- Building performance/racing vehicles, equipping turbochargers, external wastegates, air-fuel ratio and boost gauges.
- PA state emissions and safety inspections
Automotive Technician
Check Engine Garage
04.2017 - 10.2020
- 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.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastern York High School
Wrightsville, PA06.2018
No Degree - Automotive Technology
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA05.2018
Skills
- Planning and Execution
- Mathematical Calculation and Reasoning
- Strong Work Ethic
- Engine repair
- Hand and power tools
- Problem-Solving
- Replacing parts
- Preventive Maintenance
- Vehicle Inspection
- System repairs
- Electrical failure repairs
- Heavy Lifting
Certification
Alldata Certification
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Autohaus Lancaster
03.2024 - 11.2024
Small Business Owner
AJ's Automotive Inspection LLC
03.2021 - 01.2024
Automotive Technician
Check Engine Garage
04.2017 - 10.2020
Alldata Certification
High School Diploma -
Eastern York High School
No Degree - Automotive Technology
Harrisburg Area Community College
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