Ernesto Mata
Laredo,TX
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Trailer Inspector at LandStar, enhancing quality assurance protocols and minimizing errors. Skilled in equipment operation and stakeholder engagement, I excel in conducting thorough inspections and implementing corrective actions, ensuring compliance and safety in all operations. Proven ability to identify risks and deliver effective solutions.
Detail-oriented Inspector offering 9-year background checking incoming and outgoing materials and products for conformance. Familiar with quality testing machines. Hardworking individual skillful in conducting accurate visual and measurement tests and preparing and maintaining comprehensive inspection reports and records. Team player committed to collaborating and working cross-functionally to meet all milestones and schedules. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trailer Inspector/Security Officer
LandStar
11.2023 - Current
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with trailer specifications.
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and testing protocols.
- Conducted detailed trailer inspections to identify and resolve potential risks. Screened all individuals entering our facility.
- Repaired faults, reassembled products, and completed additional tests.
- Provided technical support to our trucking personnel.
Diesel Mechanic
Werner Enterprises
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Documented findings and actions taken.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
- Disassembled and repaired diesel vehicles.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
- Inspected vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
- Examined engines, transmissions and vehicle systems to diagnose issues.
Trailer Mechanic
Western Express, Corp.
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Troubleshot problems and implemented solutions to fix issues with brakes.
- Performed preventive maintenance on diesel engines, preventing malfunctions.
- Documented all actions in computer system.
- Ran diagnostic procedures for electrical issues.
- Used specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and repair issues with diesel engines.
- Conducted full operational compliance inspections before releasing vehicles for use.
- Determined cost-effective solutions to mechanical issues, saving company money.
Lubrication Technician
Powell Watson
01.2016 - 09.2021
- Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect, and cool engine.
- Inspected vehicles to determine need for changing oils and filters and provided feedback to customers.
- Conducted safety checks for leaks to repair damage on undercarriage of vehicles.
- Applied lubricants to moving parts of vehicle engines to prevent premature engine wear.
- Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
Education
Automotive Basic Engine Repair
Laredo Community College
Laredo, TX05-2012
Skills
- Drawing interpretation
- Evidence collection
- Assembly inspection
- Stakeholder engagement
- Inspection protocols
- Corrective action planning
- Equipment operation
- Field inspections
- Product testing
- Safety awareness
- Inspection reporting
- Equipment inspection
- Compliance training
Certification
One-year automotive basic engine repair certification
Timeline
Trailer Inspector/Security Officer
LandStar
11.2023 - Current
Diesel Mechanic
Werner Enterprises
10.2022 - 11.2023
Trailer Mechanic
Western Express, Corp.
01.2022 - 10.2022
Lubrication Technician
Powell Watson
01.2016 - 09.2021
Automotive Basic Engine Repair
Laredo Community College
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