Felix Soto-Alavarenga
Royse City,TX
Summary
Skilled Labeler and Automotive Mechanic with a proven track record at Plastipak and Trinity Valley Community College, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and multilingual proficiency. Achieved significant improvements in production performance and vehicle repair outcomes, leveraging fast learning and multitasking skills for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Labeler
Plastipak
Garland, TX
06.2024 - Current
- Verified and corrected product labels for accuracy.
- Operated labeling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Adjusted machine components, machine tensions and machine pressure according to size and processing angle of product.
- Cleaned, oiled and made valve or guide adjustments to machinery and equipment.
- Discovered and fixed root causes of issues negatively impacting production performance.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Automotive Mechanic
Trinity Valley Community College
Nevada, TX
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Cooperated with other technicians from different disciplines to achieve optimal integration.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Repaired and replaced worn brake pads, wheel bearings, and other automotive parts.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
- Maintained certifications and completed training on systems and components.
- Replaced defective engines, suspension systems, transmissions, exhaust systems, radiators and related components.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Conveyed troubleshooting diagnosis to customer and outlined proposed repair plan and associated costs.
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
- Tested vehicle performance to ensure proper functioning of brakes, lights and steering mechanisms.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Performed scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX05-2024
High School Diploma -
Community Highschool
Nevada, TX05-2024
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2023
High School Diploma -
Collin County Community College
Plano, TXSkills
- Fast learning
- Multilingual proficiency
- Problem-solving abilities
- Basic mathematics
- Multitasking
- Cleanliness standards
- Continuous improvement
Certification
- Google Analytics
- ASE Refrigerant
- ASE A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems
- ASE G1 Maintainance and Light Repair
- ASE A4 Steering and Suspension
- ASE G5 Brakes
- ASE A1 Engine Repair
- ASE A8 Engine Performance
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
German
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Acknowledgment for Bilingualism / biliteracy
- Acknowledgment for AP: Spanish Languageand Culture
Timeline
Labeler
Plastipak
06.2024 - Current
Automotive Mechanic
Trinity Valley Community College
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Google Analytics
- ASE Refrigerant
- ASE A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems
- ASE G1 Maintainance and Light Repair
- ASE A4 Steering and Suspension
- ASE G5 Brakes
- ASE A1 Engine Repair
- ASE A8 Engine Performance
High School Diploma -
Trinity Valley Community College
High School Diploma -
Community Highschool
University of Texas At Austin
High School Diploma -
Collin County Community College
References
References available upon request.
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