JOEL MASTRAPA
Apopka,FL
Summary
Accomplished automotive technician with 10 years hands-on experience, and 2 Years Aviation Hands on maintenance training. performs preventative day-to-day maintenance, executes engines, transmissions, driveline replacements and diagnosis of all systems on a wide range of vehicles. Interprets wiring schematics, repairs wiring damages, and sensor replacements. Well rounded on all aspects of mechanical repair and troubleshooting.
FAA Certified A&P Mechanic (June 2024)
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Mechanic Lead
Mavis
02.2022 - Current
- Lead Mechanic Role, Diagnoses multiple cars each day from, failed sensors, mechanical failures, broken parts, pinched wires, broken pigtails, to basic Preventative maintenance
- Test electrical circuits
- Using critical thinking each day to figure out complex problems, and executing a plan to resolve the issues in an efficient time frame for return to customer
- Managing time efficiently to meet deadlines for the day
- Review live and stagnant data on vehicles PCM/ECM
- Diagnose Engine misfires, and engine problems
- Interpret wiring diagrams and schematics to isolate and locate circuits for troubleshooting
- Testing resistance in sensors, to determine if within limits of operation
- Testing for continuity on wires, sensors, relays, fuses.
- Etc
- Testing engine charging system.
Automotive Mechanic
KDK Performance Automotive
Orlando, FL
11.2019 - 02.2022
- Perform daily inspections on vehicles and provide preventative maintenance
- Test electrical circuits, sensors, Powertrain Control Module, Engine Control Unit, and transmission Control units
- Repair engines, transmissions, brakes, brake lines, differentials, hydraulic lines, wires, water, oil, and fuel pumps
- Analyze diagnostic trouble codes with computerized scanners to help with the diagnosis of vehicles
- Test electrical circuits, sensors, Powertrain Control Module, Engine Control Unit, and transmission Control units
- Replacements of relays, fuses, replaceable links and soldering broken wire connections
- Fabricating and welding broken parts, exhausts, and bolts
- Performance upgrades
- Checking for and replacing all lights on vehicle, exterior and interior.
Diesel and Auto Mechanic
Certified Auto of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
10.2016 - 11.2019
- Replace engines, transmissions, differentials, intakes, carburetors, injectors, coils, sparkplugs
- Installed performance upgrades, tuners, chips, cold air intakes, turbochargers, intercoolers
- Performed routine fluid changes, trans-axle oil, engine oil, power steering fluid, brake fluid, hydraulic fluid
- Maintained shop supplies, oil filters, brake clean, silicone, lubricants, additives
- Oil changes on all vehicles, lubing all greaseable points, inspecting for wear and damage
- Working on airboats, cleaning exteriors, oil change on motors, replacing worn fasteners and zip-ties
- Making estimates, writing checks, signing invoices.
Welder
Creative Metals
Orlando, FL
05.2015 - 10.2016
- Mig welded railings, handles, chairs, tables, frames, and a pleather of designs
- Followed blueprints to create custom works of art out of metal
- Increased the efficiency of our shop by creating custom hanger for power tool cords
- Efficiently organized tools before welding job
- Kept up with maintenance on welder, replaced discs on grinders, kept new gloves on every station
- Installed metal furniture into homes, theaters, bars, restaurants
Mechanic
Lugo Motor Sports
Orlando, FL
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Set vehicles up on dyno to calculate horsepower
- Participated in pro mod X 275 2015 street outlaws race as part of the pit team
- Worked on a wide range of race cars, on the fuel, electric, and ignition systems.
Education
Currently enrolled at AIM - AMT program - Aviation Maintenance
Aviation Institute Of Maintenance
Orlando Florida06-2024
High school diploma -
Lake Brantley high school/Seminole state college
Skills
High level of computer proficiency
- Safety awareness
- Electrical Systems
- Diagnostic expertise
- Coolant System Control
- Inspection skills
- Computer Diagnostics
- Engine repair
- Hydraulic Repair
- Mechanical Systems
- Troubleshooting
- Hand and power tools
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Bilingual (spanish)
- Mechanically Inclined
- Attention to Detail
- Complex Problem-Solving
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Certification
- MACS Air conditioning World wide 134a & 1234yf
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Automotive Mechanic Lead
Mavis
02.2022 - Current
Automotive Mechanic
KDK Performance Automotive
11.2019 - 02.2022
Diesel and Auto Mechanic
Certified Auto of Central Florida
10.2016 - 11.2019
Welder
Creative Metals
05.2015 - 10.2016
Mechanic
Lugo Motor Sports
04.2014 - 05.2015
Currently enrolled at AIM - AMT program - Aviation Maintenance
Aviation Institute Of Maintenance
High school diploma -
Lake Brantley high school/Seminole state college