Jose Flores
Van Buren Freshman Academy
Van Buren,AR
1
Language
23
Years of experience
Capable Auto Mechanic with Number-year history of repairing and maintaining vehicles. Troubleshoots and fixes vehicle issues to maintain maximum reliability and functionality. Well-versed in complex mechanical and electronic systems with excellent problem-solving abilities and good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Education
High School Diploma
Work History
Auto Mechanic
11 Years 5 Months- Diagnosed and repaired various vehicle issues, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance services, enhancing vehicle longevity and reliability for clients.
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools to identify complex mechanical problems efficiently.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Verified vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems.
- Performed routine maintenance and repair of vehicles, trailers and other motorized and educational program equipment.
- Maintained vehicle records by recording service and repairs.
- Repaired engine failures and mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions and replaced parts and components to maintain vehicle functional condition.
- Improved vehicle performance by diagnosing and repairing a wide range of automotive issues.
Custodian
11 Years 7 Months- Maintain the general cleanliness of the building, grounds, and equipment located on school property.
- Strip, seal, wax, and buff floors as scheduled for my building and other buildings in the district.
- Perform major cleaning tasks such as, wet-mopping, sweeping, dusting, emptying trash (lifting waste paper and debris - minimum of 55 lbs.)
- Cleaning marker boards and disinfecting drinking fountains.
- Clean and disinfect restrooms, including floors and all fixtures (i.e.: urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors, partitions, and counters).
- Wash windows, window sills, and all glass doors, walls, and blinds as needed.
- Performs special duties relating to janitorial work that may not be a part of routine duties
- Perform ongoing tasks such as replacing light bulbs (climb ladders up to a height of 16 feet), filling dispensers, and setting up facilities for student and adult use (lifting furniture, boxes, and cafeteria tables minimum of 55 lbs.).
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Make minor building repairs and promptly report major repairs needed to the Principal or Executive Director of Facilities.
- Ensure that all doors and windows are appropriately locked and turn off lights as needed and as shift dictates.
- Must be able to walk up and down stairs frequently, as well as regular bending and standing as needed in a daily shift.
- Maintains and cleans industrial janitorial equipment
- Assist in major clean-up in summer such as washing desks and chairs, washing down walls, stripping and waxing floors, etc.
- Replenish restroom supplies as needed.
- Empty all wastebaskets and trash containers inside and outside the building.
- Replace can liners and wash wastebaskets and trash containers as needed.
- Check and clean yard drains weekly.
- Operate heating/cooling systems and set thermostats as directed by the supervisor.
- Perform mandated inspections as scheduled
- Maintain grounds (i.e., remove trash/debris, landscape/pull weeds, trim bushes etc)
- Secure all windows and doors daily.
- Remove ice/snow from walks and entries as needed.
- Flush all flush valves at least one (1) time each week in the summer.
- Ensure that the building is alarmed as shift dictates.
- Be available for occasional non-work-day emergencies.
Prepare Food
2 Years- Assisted Maintenance with electrical and control support
- Managed daily set-up of Ishida scale and bagger
- Oversaw all equipment was running in a safe and efficient manner.
- Oversaw all poultry is bagged and weighed to meet product specifications
- Responsible for supporting, creating, integrating, troubleshooting and improving a variety of processing and packaging control systems.
- Responsible for reduction in downtime Work with Maintenance Manager/Supervisors to develops plans to reduce downtime in the area.
- Worked with engineering and maintenance teams to modify control systems in order to improve operations
- Worked to effectively troubleshoot technical issues both related to maintenance and in emergency situations; Troubleshooting electrical, motor and control problems.
- Proficiency/Experience in FactoryTalk, RSLinx, RSLogix 5000 and RSLogix 500
- Ability to modify ladder logic programming
- Read and understood ladder logic and electrical schematics
- Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley HMI's and PLCs, relays, logic diagrams, etc..
- Familiar with AC / DC Motor Controls. Variable Frequency Drives.
Sales Service Representative
2 Years- Communicated a deep knowledge of products and services to our customers
- Managed and grew customer accounts in the Rental Division
- Drove a truck along an established route
- Serviced and sold within an existing customer base
- Oversaw the delivery and pick-ups of the following: uniforms, shop towels, chemical cleaning products, mats, and other rental items
- Proactively oversaw customer concerns
- Negotiated service agreement renewals
- Managed inventory
- Maintained a clean work area/truck
Brake Press Operator
3 Years 1 Month- Operated a press brake to manufacture tools, equipment and other components from sheet metal or metal plates
- Prepared, set-up and adjusted press brake as required by product plans and production schedules
- Ensured that there were sufficient raw materials available
- Measured and aligned materials to be used
- Inspected products, evaluating finished pieces for compliance with quality standards and specification
- Performed routine maintenance on the press brake
- Maintained a clean work area
Sales Manager
4 Years 7 Months- Assisted the assistant manager and store manager in supervising store personnel
- Assisted with training and developing store personnel
- Assumed responsibility for the store operation in the assistant manager and store manager's absence, and on assigned shifts
- Delegated and ensured store merchandising tasks were completed in a timely manner
- Operated cash registers and followed established cash handling duties, including but not limited to deposits, petty cash and lane accountability
- Ensured all company policies, and loss prevention procedures were followed
- Utilizes ZNET to help customers locate merchandise or find suitable alternatives
- Maintained a safe working environment while ensuring AutoZoners were implementing those practices including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Maintained sales productivity, store appearance and merchandising standards
- Conducted and reviewed all opening and closing procedures
- Managed emergency situations and conducted proper emergency procedures
- Provided feedback regarding AutoZoner performance to the store manager
- Addressed customer concerns and resolves them with a goal of turning a complaint into a compliment
- Assisted with management of the Commercial Department (as applicable) to ensure commercial accounts are serviced and deliveries are made as promised
- Processed returns and effectively managed inventory
Skills
Capable of learning new concepts quickly
Work well with others and communicate ideas clearly and effectively
Meet and exceed job duties and responsibilities without supervision
Certifications: EPA 608: 1-3
EPA 608: Universal
EPA 609 and NATE
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Auto Mechanic
Self-employeed
02.2015 - CurrentRead More
Custodian
Van Buren Freshman Academy
12.2014 - CurrentRead More
Prepare Food
Simmons
11.2012 - 11.2014Read More
Sales Service Representative
Cintas Corporation
11.2010 - 11.2012Read More
Brake Press Operator
Hickory Springs
07.2007 - 08.2010Read More
Sales Manager
AutoZone
03.2003 - 10.2007Read More
Van Buren High School
High School Diploma
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