Marcelo Sterenstein
Lake Worth,FL
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 several years in the field and a hardworking, reliable nature. Skilled professional demonstrates abilities in troubleshooting and fixing problems within all vehicle systems. Adept at working quickly and accurately to repair, replace, or refurbish components. Proficient in maintaining records, updating logs and training employees. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
self employed
Lake Worth, Florida
01.2015 - Current
- Provided estimates for labor costs associated with repair projects prior to commencement of work.
- Replaced faulty wiring harnesses in order to restore proper functioning of electrical systems.
- Educated customers about basic automotive maintenance techniques they can perform themselves at home.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
- Explained technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals who lack technical knowledge.
- Researched parts availability from vendors in order to complete repairs efficiently.
- Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks.
- Adhered strictly to safety requirements when operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- Conferred with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and discuss work or future repair requirements.
- Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Tested components and systems using infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and recorded findings to facilitate repairs.
- Estimated costs of vehicle repair.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Installed new or rebuilt engines into vehicles following manufacturer's instructions for installation procedures.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
- Engaged with customers to determine automotive requirements and communicate vehicular defects or problems.
- Assessed vehicles or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
Education
GED -
Escuela Euci
Uurguay12-1989
Skills
- Hydraulic Repair
- Mechanical Systems
- Inventory Management
- System Upgrades
- Troubleshooting
- Hand and power tools
- Performance Tuning
- Vehicle inspections
- Quality Assurance
- Work Order Management
- Power Steering Repair
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Wheel Alignment
- Computerized Diagnostics
- Diagnostics Systems
- Battery testing
- Diagnostics
- Diagnostic abilities
- Hydraulic systems
- Troubleshooting skills
- Pneumatic Systems
- Maintenance and repairs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Problem diagnosis
- Brake Systems
- Engine repair
- Fluid level testing
- Cooling systems
- Defective Parts Disassembly
- Documentation And Reporting
- Electrical Systems
- Safety Procedures
- Workplace Safety
- Price Quoting
- Suspension Systems
- Component Repairs
- Repairs knowledge
- Grease and Lubricant Application
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Mechanic
self employed
01.2015 - Current
GED -
Escuela Euci
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