Daniel Morales
Riverside,CA
Summary
Driven mechanic with his own tools, excelling in tire and alignment knowledge and demonstrating exceptional work ethic. Skilled in preventive maintenance and tire services, significantly enhancing vehicle performance and customer satisfaction. Adept at working both independently and as a collaborative team member, consistently prioritizing safety and efficiency. Always looking for room to grow and learn!
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Firestone Complete Auto Care
Mechanic
09.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Maximized engine efficiency with routine tune-ups, oil changes, and filter replacements.
- Maintained vehicle records by recording service and repairs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair services for various makes and models.
- Protected company reputation by consistently following ethical practices when performing all job duties.
- Performed routine maintenance and repair of vehicles, trailers and other motorized and educational program equipment.
- Worked closely with service advisors to provide accurate repair estimates, thoroughly explaining necessary work to customers.
- Increased shop efficiency with thorough preventative maintenance inspections and appropriate recommendations.
- Optimized workflow by effectively prioritizing daily tasks according to urgency and complexity.
- Assisted in increasing shop revenue with upselling recommended services based on vehicle condition or manufacturer guidelines.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
General Maintenance Technician
Pep Boys
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Documented all maintenance activities and kept accurate records for future reference if needed.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Increased tire lifespan by accurately aligning wheels, balancing tires, and performing rotations as needed.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
- Implemented tracking systems to monitor parts inventory and transactions to reduce discrepancies.
Tire Technician
America Tires
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
- Replaced and repaired tires using best practices for safe vehicle maintenance.
- Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate tire services.
- Operated machines safely and correctly, including tire changers and wheel balancers.
- Serviced customer vehicles quickly and accurately to meet daily appointment schedules.
- Repaired tires to avoid costly replacements by patching, plugging and replacing valves.
- Maintained and managed tire and hardware inventory with regular stock assessments.
- Assisted team by keeping shop tidy, clean, and free of safety hazards.
- Repaired punctures by locating leaks, removing embedded objects, and patching holes.
Education
Associate Degree in Automotive - Automotive Mechanics
Universal Technical Institute of California Inc
Rancho Cucamonga, CA04.2022
High School Diploma -
Norte Vista High School
Riverside, CA05.2021
Skills
- Work ethic
- Tire and alignment knowledge
- Preventive Maintenance
- Brake Systems
- Tire Services
- Fluid Exchanges
- Fuel systems
- Repairs knowledge
- Filter Replacements
- Grease and Lubricant Application
- Wheel Alignment
- Fleet maintenance
- Oil Changes
- Time Management
- Willing to Learn
- Team Player
- Hardworking and Dedicated
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Replacing parts
- Brake servicing
- Tire balancing
- Tire mounting
- Torque Wrench Operation
- Alignments experience
Timeline
Firestone Complete Auto Care
Mechanic
09.2023 - Current
General Maintenance Technician
Pep Boys
05.2022 - 09.2023
Tire Technician
America Tires
05.2021 - 05.2022
Associate Degree in Automotive - Automotive Mechanics
Universal Technical Institute of California Inc
High School Diploma -
Norte Vista High School
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