Juan Siquina
Hemet,CA
Summary
Dedicated Automotive Technician with 10+ years in service and repair. Friendly and upbeat professional enthusiastic about automotive work. Focused on satisfying customers, supporting team and meeting shop targets by applying superior work ethic, mechanical knowledge and excellent customer service skills. I'm quite a friendly Automotive Technician commended for attentively listening to customers and quickly finding solutions to issues. Detailed individual with 10 years of hands-on experience inspecting, repairing and maintaining vehicles. Versed in replacing dysfunctional parts. I enjoy doing my job and i learn best hands on, I've been with toyota for 13 years now and made my way up; I do the best i can in every job i receive. I can speak spanish as well.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Toyota Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA
12.2013 - Current
- Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using specialized computer software and diagnostic tools.
- Repaired vehicles according to manufacturer specifications by replacing worn parts such as brakes, wheel bearings, and spark plugs.
- Inspected vehicle engines and other components to identify potential issues.
- Tested automotive systems such as brakes, steering, suspension, transmission and engine performance.
- Conducted scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, tune-ups, and filter replacements.
- Replaced defective parts with new or reconditioned parts following manufacturers' instructions.
- Utilized scan tools to diagnose drivability concerns on gasoline powered cars and trucks.
- Provided accurate estimates of repair times to customers prior to work being performed.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Removed old oil, replace filters and added correct amount of new [Type] oil.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and recorded findings to facilitate repairs.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
- Performed drive ability tests on vehicles after repairs were completed.
- Maintained a clean working environment at all times.
- Followed established guidelines for troubleshooting and diagnosing various types of automotive systems.
- Attended technical training courses when available to increase knowledge base.
- Operated a variety of shop equipment safely and efficiently.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning quality control standards.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Dimension One Spas
Vista, CA
02.2007 - 12.2012
- Loaded and unloaded pallets of product onto trucks using a forklift.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and prepared reports for management.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating the forklift.
- Followed standard operating procedures to safely stack and store materials in the warehouse.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspections on forklifts and other equipment.
- Organized items according to size, type, style, color, or product code.
- Processed orders by picking products from shelves within the warehouse.
- Assisted with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
- Unloaded incoming supplies and placed them into designated storage areas.
- Operated forklift to transport goods throughout warehouse.
- Loaded or unloaded shipments on trucks.
- Organized warehouse and arranged items following procedures and safety rules.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Engine performing
Miracosta College
Oceanside, CASkills
- Calibration understanding
- Bay maintenance
- Parts Replacement
- Estimating Work
- Tire mounting and balancing
- Alignments experience
- Changing Oil
- Customer Service
- Hand and power tools
- Safety awareness
- Brake systems knowledge
- Brake Systems
- Replacing parts
- Suspension Systems
- Toyota vehicles experience
- Gasket replacements
- Performance Tuning
- Coolant flushes
- Valid Driver's License
- Team Collaboration
- Vehicle inspections
- Replacing Filters
- Suspension systems understanding
- Strong Work Ethic
- Timing cover
- Relationship Building
- Coolant System Control
- Installing equipment
- Inspecting vehicles
- Replacing parts
- Alignment
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Affiliations
- I like to take my kids to the park to play soccer
- I like watching soccer
- I do yard work when I'm home
- I like to hike with my family and dog
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Toyota Carlsbad
12.2013 - Current
Warehouse Forklift Operator
Dimension One Spas
02.2007 - 12.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Engine performing
Miracosta College
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