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Luis Gonzalez

Waterbury,CT

Summary

Proficient tire technician with excellent customer relations and conflict management skills, as well as proven skills in working with different vehicle components. Familiar with performing quick and efficient work to meet challenging daily demands. Bringing several years of related experience and looking for a permanent role with room for advancement.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Tire Technician

A Better Way Wholesale Autos
Naugatuck, CT
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Inspected tires for defects and wear, measured tread depth and determined need for replacement.
  • Replaced worn tires with new ones of the same size and type.
  • Balanced wheels using electronic machines to ensure even tire wear.
  • Repaired punctures in tubeless tires by patching or plugging holes with rubber materials.
  • Rotated tires and reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
  • Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
  • Helped mechanics complete oil changes, parts replacements, and other repair or maintenance actions.
  • Cleaned wheel rims before installing new tires to ensure proper adhesion of new rubber.
  • Performed minor repairs, such as valve stem replacements, on customer vehicles' tires.
  • Checked tire inflation pressure on a regular basis and adjusted air pressure if needed.
  • Maintained inventory levels of supplies needed for daily operations.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times, including disposing of used parts properly in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Tested batteries, brakes, shocks, struts, suspension systems, exhausts system components and other parts related to tire installation process.

Warehouse Supervisor

Industrial Paper & Plastic CO
Waterbury, CT
06.2019 - 08.2022
  • Maintained and updated inventory records accurately.
  • Monitored warehouse operations to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  • Repaired or replaced defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools.
  • Maintained plumbing systems by performing routine maintenance tasks such as replacing washers, repairing leaks, unclogging drains, and checking faucets for proper operation.
  • Inspected property to determine appropriate work needed for lawn care or other landscaping projects.
  • Maintained and operated landscaping equipment, such as mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and chain saws.
  • Planted trees, shrubs, flowers and other plants according to specifications.
  • Inspected delivery vehicle to ensure optimal safety and performance prior to each trip.
  • Verified accuracy of items loaded onto truck against shipping documents.
  • Followed safety protocols for loading, unloading, securing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the assigned vehicle.
  • Delivered goods in a timely fashion while adhering to speed limits and other traffic regulations.
  • Assisted warehouse personnel in packing orders when necessary.
  • Drove safely in all weather conditions including rain, snow, sleet, ice.

Maintenance Supervisor

Carabetta Management
Waterbury, CT
05.2015 - 05.2019
  • Maintained 546 units and multiple properties.
  • Supervised 10+ employees.
  • Maintained work orders from residents.
  • Maintained inventory all aspects of maintance on units
  • Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to the property management industry
  • Inspection on units not only from Carabetta but also HUD and Section 8

Carpenter

Johns Carpentry
Prospect, CT
03.2012 - 02.2014
  • Measured, cut and shaped wood materials to specifications using hand tools, such as saws and chisels.
  • Installed cabinets, fixtures and trim according to plans and blueprints.
  • Fabricated staircases, doors, window frames and other wooden components for buildings.
  • Read blueprints, schematics and drawings to determine layout requirements.
  • Fitted insulation between studs of framed walls prior to covering them with drywall sheets.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed during installations or repairs of electrical systems.
  • Evaluated electrical systems, products, components, and applications by applying knowledge of electricity and materials.
  • Installed drywall or wallboard onto studs of framed walls.
  • Repaired plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets and faucets.
  • Tested plumbing systems to locate leaks, malfunctions and repair needs.
  • Repaired and replaced worn or defective parts of plumbing systems.
  • Assisted in preparing surfaces for painting by removing old paint, filling holes and cracks, sanding, taping off areas, and applying putty.
  • Cleaned up job sites after each day's work was complete.
  • Applied primer and finish coats of paint using brushes, rollers or spray guns.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kennedy High School
Waterbury, CT
06-1997

Skills

  • Exceptional multitasker
  • Comprehend blueprints
  • Plumbing plus installation of all appliances, sinks, and garbage disposal
  • Electrical work
  • Drywall installation
  • Interior painting
  • Demolition of walls, floors, baseboard and trim
  • Extensive framing
  • Warehouse
  • Forklift and Pallet jack
  • Delivery driver of 26' box truck

Languages

Spanish
Professional
English
Professional

Profile

  • Dedicated and hardworking professional with fifteen plus years with experience in renovation and demolition. Seeking a long term career with honest and quality driven employer that values handwork, honesty, selflessness and quality work.

Timeline

Tire Technician

A Better Way Wholesale Autos
08.2022 - 08.2024

Warehouse Supervisor

Industrial Paper & Plastic CO
06.2019 - 08.2022

Maintenance Supervisor

Carabetta Management
05.2015 - 05.2019

Carpenter

Johns Carpentry
03.2012 - 02.2014

High School Diploma -

Kennedy High School
Luis Gonzalez