Carlos Alatorre
Lake Elsinore,CA
Summary
Adept Automotive Technician with a proven track record at Hemet Toyota, showcasing exceptional diagnostic abilities and a strong work ethic. Specializes in engine repair and preventive maintenance, significantly enhancing vehicle performance and safety. Expert in troubleshooting and parts replacement, ensuring high customer satisfaction and vehicle reliability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Technician
Hemet Toyota
Hemet, CA
11.2022 - 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.
- 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.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair estimates for various automotive issues.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
Automotive Technician
Capistrano Valley Toyota
San Juan Capistrano, CA
11.2020 - 11.2022
- 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.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Reduced vehicle downtime with meticulous preventative maintenance services, extending the life of customers'' vehicles.
Automotive Technician
West Coast Toyota
Long Beach, CA
06.2016 - 11.2020
- 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.
Automotive Technician
Hooman Toyota
Long Beach, CA
11.2012 - 06.2016
- 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.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leuzinger High School
Lawndale, CA06.2001
Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Changing tires
- Engine repair
- Problem-Solving
- Safety awareness
- Brake systems understanding
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
- Parts Replacement
- Diagnostic abilities
- Inspecting vehicles
- Alignments experience
- Suspension Systems
- System repairs
- Transmissions
- Electrical failure repairs
- Battery Services
- Heavy Lifting
- Electrical understanding
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Vehicle inspections
- Automotive Electronics
- Drivetrain and Axle Installation
Certification
Certified Toyota Technician specialized in heavy line and rebuilding engines.
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Hemet Toyota
11.2022 - Current
Automotive Technician
Capistrano Valley Toyota
11.2020 - 11.2022
Automotive Technician
West Coast Toyota
06.2016 - 11.2020
Automotive Technician
Hooman Toyota
11.2012 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Leuzinger High School