Kueth Gatriay
Austin,TX
Summary
Hardworking Mechanic successful at completing maintenance and repairs on many types of vehicles. Quality-driven and disciplined nature, with strong skills in investigating problems and developing successful solutions.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Shell Gas Station
07.2022 - Current
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
Welding Fabricator
KBG Welding
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
- Resolved weld-related problems by researching and using appropriate repair practices.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
- Tested strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Prepared for assembly by positioning, aligning and securing parts using tools such as jigs and vises.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
- Chipped away debris and thick crusts of rust, slag, and other materials to ready surfaces for welding.
- Completed projects safely by closely monitoring conditions when lighting torches and using tools.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Cleaned material surfaces to remove dirt or excess acid using chemical solutions, wire brushes and grinders.
- Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures.
- Welded various connections with high-quality final results.
Education
No Degree - Welding Technology
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IAHigh School Diploma -
Harry A Burke High School
Omaha, NE05.2018
Skills
- Parts Replacement
- Customer Service
- Changing Oil
- Issue Resolution
- Electrical Failure Repairs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Chemical Disposal
- System Repairs
- Problem-Solving
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Replacing Filters
- Valid Driver's License
- Inventory Organizing
- Brake Systems Understanding
- Drivetrain and Axle Installation
- Operating Air Compressors
- Customer Relations
- Diagnostic Abilities
- Heavy Lifting
- Flexible Schedule
- Relationship Building
- Changing Tires
- Coolant System Control
- Transmissions
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Shell Gas Station
07.2022 - Current
Welding Fabricator
KBG Welding
04.2021 - 05.2022
No Degree - Welding Technology
Iowa Western Community College
High School Diploma -
Harry A Burke High School
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