Kirk Vales
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Skilled automotive repair professional with a solid history of success working on both domestic and import vehicles. Competent in locating problems and performing timely, accurate repairs. Offering 5+ years in the field and a hardworking, reliable nature.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Technician
AutoNation Hyundai Valencia
Valencia
02.2023 - Current
- Installed new systems according to manufacturer specifications.
- Troubleshot electrical circuits using schematics and diagrams.
- Repaired faulty components such as motors, pumps, valves, switches.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts with OEM replacements as necessary.
- Calibrated instruments to maintain accuracy within specified tolerances.
Service Technician
Parkway Hyundai
Valencia
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Installed new systems according to manufacturer specifications.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts with OEM replacements as necessary.
- Calibrated instruments to maintain accuracy within specified tolerances.
- Tested repaired items to ensure functionality before returning them to customers.
Platinum Plus Carpet Cleaning
Self Employed Services
City of Los Angeles, CA
01.2016 - Current
- Performed carpet and upholstery cleaning using chemicals and shampoo periodically, building expertise to compare alternative cleaning processes.
- Performed in-depth cleaning of home environments, including carpets, rugs, tile and grout, furniture and mattresses.
Automotive Technician
Team Nissan Oxnard
Oxnard, CA
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Adjusted, repaired or replaced defective automotive parts.
- Repaired transmissions, engines, coolant systems and suspension systems on vehicles.
- Inspected vehicles to assess damage and plan for repairs and new parts.
- Wrote up detailed repair orders outlining actions and estimated costs.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
Automotive Technician
Woodland Hills Hyundai
Woodland Hills, CA
10.2013 - 08.2014
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Calibrated repaired systems to meet performance specifications outlined by manufacturers.
- Repaired transmissions, engines, coolant systems and suspension systems on vehicles.
- Adjusted, repaired or replaced defective automotive parts.
Automotive Service Technician
Woodland Hills Nissan
Woodland Hills, CA
10.2010 - 10.2013
- Adjusted, repaired or replaced defective automotive parts.
- Repaired transmissions, engines, coolant systems and suspension systems on vehicles.
- Rebuilt components and systems to correct faults and achieve desired performance levels.
- Wrote up detailed repair orders outlining actions and estimated costs.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
Education
Certificate - Autobody Technology
West Valley Occupational Center
Woodland Hills, CA09.2010
High School Diploma -
Birmingham Community Charter High School
Van Nuys, CA06.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Technology
Los Angeles Pacific College
Woodland Hills , CASkills
- Class A driver's license
- Brake systems knowledge
- Alignments experience
- Engine overhauls
- Gasket replacements
- Coolant flushes
- Tire mounting and balancing
- Suspension systems understanding
- Engine repair
- Troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Detecting refrigerant
Timeline
Service Technician
AutoNation Hyundai Valencia
02.2023 - Current
Service Technician
Parkway Hyundai
06.2022 - 02.2023
Platinum Plus Carpet Cleaning
Self Employed Services
01.2016 - Current
Automotive Technician
Team Nissan Oxnard
09.2014 - 03.2015
Automotive Technician
Woodland Hills Hyundai
10.2013 - 08.2014
Automotive Service Technician
Woodland Hills Nissan
10.2010 - 10.2013
Certificate - Autobody Technology
West Valley Occupational Center
High School Diploma -
Birmingham Community Charter High School
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Technology
Los Angeles Pacific College
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