MATTHEW CARPENTER
Blacksburg,VA
Summary
Knowledgeable automotive professional with background servicing both foreign and domestic vehicles. Experienced in servicing brakes, exhaust systems and engines for diverse makes and models. Frequently commended for work quality and speed.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Walmart
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
Well Tender
Empire Energy
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with other well tenders to ensure smooth operations, resulting in increased productivity.
- Maintained accurate records of well operations, enabling timely reporting to supervisors and regulatory agencies.
- Kept equipment in peak condition through scheduled inspections, cleaning, and lubrication tasks; minimized breakdowns and extended service life.
- Managed well operations during shut-ins and startups, ensuring smooth transitions and maintaining full compliance with regulatory guidelines.
AEROSPACE GROUND EQUIPMENT
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Performed schedule and unscheduled maintenance on AGE equipment
- Inspects, tests, and operates AGE to determine equipment serviceability and proper operation
- Diagnosis mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visuals and auditory senses, test equipment, and technical publications
- Removes, disassembles, repairs, cleans, tests for corrosion, assembles, and re-installs AGE accessories and components
- Stencils and Marks AGE
- Services equipment with fuel oil, coolant, water, hydraulic fluid, and air
- Provides dispatch service for AGE, including positioning equipment to support aircraft maintenance and flying operations.
Education
LoGuidice Educational Center
Sheppard Air Force Base AGE
Texas Pine Valley Central School
South Dayton, NY07.2017
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Chemical Safety
- Conservation Practices
- Specialty Tool Operation
- Trouble Shooting Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic Systems
- Type 1 HVAC Certification
- Type 2 HVAC Certification
- Risk Management Fundamental
- HAZCOM Training
- Environmental Management Training
- Self - Aid Buddy Care training
- Fire Extinguisher Training
- Resource Management Training
- Corrosion Management Training
- OSHA Training
- Strong Work Ethic
- Changing tires
- Engine repair
- Problem-Solving
- Preventive Maintenance
- Replacing parts
- Troubleshooting skills
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Walmart
10.2023 - Current
Well Tender
Empire Energy
02.2022 - 10.2022
AEROSPACE GROUND EQUIPMENT
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2018 - 01.2021
LoGuidice Educational Center
Sheppard Air Force Base AGE
Pine Valley Central School