Brandon Richards
Waldport,OR
Summary
Dedicated Automotive Technician with a strong work ethic and attention to detail, honed at Toyota of Newport. Expert in engine repair and parts replacement, I consistently delivered superior results while managing multiple projects. Committed to safety and efficiency, I improved workshop productivity through effective organization and proactive maintenance practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Toyota of Newport
Newport, OR
10.2017 - Current
- 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.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- 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.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Delivered superior results under tight deadlines, managing multiple concurrent projects without compromising quality or attention to detail.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Changing tires
- Attention to detail
- Engine repair
- Valid Driver's license
- Hand and power tools
- Time management
- Safety awareness
- Parts replacement
- Fluid exchanges
- Operate heavy machinery
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Toyota of Newport
10.2017 - Current