Jaime Benavides Jr.
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
With a proven track record at Corpus Christi Army Depot Motorpool, I excel in diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical systems, showcasing exceptional troubleshooting skills and a commitment to workplace safety. My adept use of hand and power tools, coupled with effective communication, ensures high-quality maintenance and repairs, contributing significantly to operational efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Mechanic
Corpus Christi Army Depot Motorpool
11.2021 - Current
- While working as a contractor for CCAD I have gained a vast knowledge and various skills needed to diagnose the root cause of failure in any asset I am working with and determine the scope and depth of repairs required to do the job
- I perform all work in accordance with OSHA standards and regulations such as wearing all associated PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) listed in the JHA (Job Hazard Analysis) such as such as safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes for my assigned task
- I have a vast knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments, such as wrenches, sockets, drills, safety wire pliers, punches, files, air ratchets, impact wrenches, grinders, pneumatic drills, micrometers, feeler gauges, and calipers
- On a daily basis I read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and technical diagrams to perform any tasks I have been assigned
- I can disassemble, assemble, overhaul, perform examination/evaluation inspections, and troubleshoot major and minor assemblies and sub-assemblies for various internal combustion engines, carburetors, transmissions, fuel injection, ignition, and hydraulic systems, etc
- Once an assembly has been disassembled to the point of failure, I will replace worn or broken parts such as piston rings, bearings, retaining rings, packings, gaskets, sensors, and many other related parts and components to return the assembly to working order
- I can work on all repairs to air condition units, all trouble calls require a 15 minute response time per contract
- I complete all PM's within 3 days from Mechanic Start Date
- I have acquired and maintained a license to operate forklift to deliver equipment and 25 ton cranes and aerial lifts
- I perform weekly checks on emergency generators, perform carpentry work on some equipment, repair and maintain all electric scooters, diagnose and repair a GPU (Ground Power Unit) that can supply power to the UH-60 and CH-47 helicopters via connection on the airframe
- I also perform other duties assigned by the supervisor
- I can check work orders to ensure it matches what I have been assigned to work, I also check for any discrepancies
- If any discrepancies are found, I inform the program manager
- I report directly to the shop foreman, utilize MSDS (Material Data Safety Sheets) for all HAZMAT used in the shop, communicate daily with the shop foreman concerning parts and equipment, responsible daily for assigned equipment
Contract Autoworker
ICI Services
07.2012 - 01.2014
- Maintain ground support equipment that covers rotating and lay down engine stands and work platforms that aid aircraft mechanics in working on all types of aircraft engine and power-train components such as the GE T-700 series and Honeywell T-55 series engine and T-53 engine laydown carts
- I was responsible for preventive maintenance on all of our ground support equipment on a daily basis which included troubleshooting major and minor defects on the equipment that needed repair following blueprints for repair and to overhaul
- Also, painting and stenciling installing wheel and casters
- I assisted in performing all phases of preventative and routine maintenance on four slot blade trailers also on 4 slot dollies, 30 foot trailers, transmission stands for store and transport
- I can disassemble, assemble, and troubleshoot electrical systems, steering, brakes and suspension
Installer Specialist Server (ISS)
O’ Reilly Auto Parts
05.2006 - 07.2012
- Coordinate the order and delivery of parts and/or products to the professional customers in a safe and efficient manner, collect money and pick-up customer returns, perform routine vehicle maintenance by checking fluid levels, oil, radiator, transmission, etc
- Possess the ability to quickly match alphanumeric sequences
- Have excellent customer service and communication skills, as well as the ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing delivery situations
- Manage logistics, including cycle counts, inventory control of merchandise
- Occasionally machine serviceable parts such as brake drums, brake rotors, and transmission flywheels using a lathe to cut thousandths of an inch at a time
- I also used precision measuring instruments, such as digital calipers and micrometers, to ensure the parts were still within manufacturers usable specifications and limits after resurfacing
Electrical Technician
Alice Auto Electric
04.2004 - 05.2006
- Perform testing on alternators, solenoids, electrical motors, relays and ignition coils, starters, fuel injection systems, ac systems compressors
- Troubleshoot issues with various vehicles such as motor homes starters and ignition systems, goose-neck trailer electric brake systems and axles also diagnose, repair, and install trailer lighting and accessories to TXDOT standards and regulations
- Using test lights, multimeters, load testers, hydrometers
- OBD 1 and OBD2 to diagnose trouble codes also to monitor vehicle computer system
- Familiar using Alldata for accurate repairs and procedures using wire diagrams to circuit trace, continuity, current and resistance on various vehicles
Education
Diploma - Applied Science and Technology
Laredo Community College
Laredo, TexasHigh School Diploma -
Richard King High School
Corpus Christi, TX01.2002
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting
- Tire Services
- Workplace Safety
- Documentation And Reporting
- Quality Assurance
- Preventative Maintenance
Certification
ASE Certified, #NW1FS5RK2BENAV, 12/01/09
Timeline
Contract Mechanic
Corpus Christi Army Depot Motorpool
11.2021 - Current
Contract Autoworker
ICI Services
07.2012 - 01.2014
Installer Specialist Server (ISS)
O’ Reilly Auto Parts
05.2006 - 07.2012
Electrical Technician
Alice Auto Electric
04.2004 - 05.2006
High School Diploma -
Richard King High School
ASE Certified, #NW1FS5RK2BENAV, 12/01/09
Diploma - Applied Science and Technology
Laredo Community College
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