Carlos Contreras
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Driven automotive professional successful at managing parts and replacing components. Good teamwork, communication and problem-solving abilities. Skilled at troubleshooting and diagnosing issues with heavy equipment and machinery.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Worker
U.S Army
02.2023 - 09.2025
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Traveled to another army installation to service equipment, diagnose concerns and replace components such as brakes, tires
- 40+ hour work week with overtime as required by employer.
- Conducted thorough inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards and quality control measures.
- Perform work without more than normal supervision.
- Forklift certified
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Operate, troubleshoot, overhaul, remove, tear down, repair, and modify equipment such as pick-up trucks, passenger cars, light combat vehicles, semitrailers, trucks, tractors, UTV's, ATV's, trailers and other vehicles.
- Operated and maintained heavy machinery for vehicle assembly and repair tasks.
Automotive Technician
Pitre Kia
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components such as fouled spark plugs, corroded exhaust, leaking cylinders worn braking components and faulty fuel system.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Repair and install components of systems and assemblies such as engines, transmissions, steering and braking systems.
- Executed comprehensive maintenance plans to enhance operational efficiency and longevity of equipment.
- Increased sales by 15%
- 46% of vehicles that came for service left with additional work done.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex mechanical issues to ensure optimal vehicle performance.
Warranty Technician
Vescovo Toyota
04.2014 - 07.2020
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases such as ABS modules, electrical wiring harnesses, and electrical faults.
- Collaborated with service advisors to streamline warranty processing and improve customer satisfaction.
- Diagnosed and repaired warranty claims on vehicles, ensuring compliance with manufacturer standards.
- Replaced various component's in different systems such as cooling system, exhaust system, braking system, steering system, electrical system, fuel system and ignition system.
- Improved productivity of service by 5%
- Increased survey score on work performed by 5%
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05-2029
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM05-2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Mayfield High School
Las Cruces, NM05-2015
Skills
- Troubleshooting and Diagnosing
- Computerized Diagnostics
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Diagnostic Assessments
- Time Management
- Cost Analysis
- Cost Estimation
- Engineering Analysis
- Computer-Aided Design(CAD)
- Modeling Simulation
Certification
Certification of Achievement- Department of the Army
OSHA 10 certification
OSHA 30 certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Automotive Worker
U.S Army
02.2023 - 09.2025
Automotive Technician
Pitre Kia
08.2020 - 02.2023
Warranty Technician
Vescovo Toyota
04.2014 - 07.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Mayfield High School
Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering
New Mexico State University
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College