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David Sanford

Winter Garden,FL

Summary

Hardworking tech with 5 years in maintaining and repairing diverse vehicles using advanced manual and mechanical skills. Collaborate with customers and other mechanics to understand problems and plan repairs. Focused on maximizing customer satisfaction with dependable, expert service.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Technician

Andy And Daves Automotive
04.2022 - 05.2023
  • 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.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
  • Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
  • Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
  • Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
  • Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
  • Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.

Automotive Technician

Midas Muffler
11.2019 - 04.2021
  • 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.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
  • Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
  • Performed safety and emissions inspections.
  • Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.

Automotive Technician

Midas Muffler
09.2018 - 11.2019
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Performed safety and emissions inspections.
  • Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
  • Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
  • Aligned systems with manufacturer specifications through skilled calibration.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.

Automotive Technician

Alberts Automotive
11.2017 - 07.2018
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Kept shop areas neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
  • Checked fluids, tires, brakes, and other systems as part of [20]-point inspection.
  • Dismounted and mounted tires to perform air checks, rotations, and rebalances.
  • Applied lubricants to moving parts of vehicle engines to prevent premature engine wear.
  • Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
  • Installed wiper blades and headlamps and confirmed items' functionality to promote safe vehicle operation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mast Community Charter School
Philadelphia, PA
06.2016

Skills

  • Calibrating Systems
  • Soldering Skills
  • Alignment Experience
  • Gasket Replacements
  • Fluid Replacement
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Replacing Parts
  • Drivetrain and Axle Installation
  • Time Management
  • Aftermarket Component Installation
  • Engine Rebuilds

Timeline

Automotive Technician

Andy And Daves Automotive
04.2022 - 05.2023

Automotive Technician

Midas Muffler
11.2019 - 04.2021

Automotive Technician

Midas Muffler
09.2018 - 11.2019

Automotive Technician

Alberts Automotive
11.2017 - 07.2018

High School Diploma -

Mast Community Charter School

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