Matthew Wilson
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dedicated Automotive Technician with 25+ years in service and repair. Friendly and upbeat professional enthusiastic about automotive work. Focused on satisfying customers, supporting team and meeting shop targets by applying superior work ethic, mechanical knowledge and excellent customer service skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Mechanic
Self-employeed
San Antonio, TX
04.2000 - Current
- Replaced engine components including filters, belts, hoses and pumps.
- Maintained clean, safe and organized work area and reception room.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brakes, spark plugs and radiators.
- Explained automotive problems and repairs to customers in clear, concise language.
- Inspected steering systems, suspension joints and wheel bearings for signs of wear.
- Inspected, replaced and repaired defective parts and completed preventive maintenance.
- Performed routine maintenance such as oil changes, tune-ups and brake repairs.
- Inspected vehicles for necessary repairs or preventive maintenance needs.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Followed safety procedures while working on cars to minimize risks of injury or accidents.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Operated specialized diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes or multi-meters to troubleshoot faults in electrical circuits.
- Checked fluid levels in cooling systems, power steering reservoirs and other components of the car.
- Repaired faulty electrical wiring harnesses within automobile engines.
- Installed timing belts and drive chains in automobiles according to specifications.
- Performed scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Diagnosed complex mechanical problems using computerized diagnostic equipment.
- Assisted customers with questions regarding necessary repairs for their vehicles.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Maintained records of all work completed including descriptions of parts used and labor times.
- Conveyed troubleshooting diagnosis to customer and outlined proposed repair plan and associated costs.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding repair status updates throughout the process.
- Cleaned fuel injection systems with special detergents or solvents to remove deposits from fuel injectors or intake valves.
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on work trucks and other vehicles.
- Connected electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations concerning emissions control standards during vehicle inspections.
- Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical issues.
- Fabricated replacement parts when required using shop tools such as lathes or drill presses.
- Adjusted carburetors to obtain specified engine performance.
- Attended safety and training meetings to learn techniques to avoid injuries and mishaps.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
- Filed records with state as part of performing vehicle safety inspections.
- Conducted routine servicing on fuel, electrical and cooling systems.
- Developed in-depth understanding of automotive systems and components to complete fast and accurate repairs.
- Examined and inspected damaged vehicles, estimating repair costs prior to performing service.
- Inventoried stock, placed orders and verified receipt to keep supplies ready.
- Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
Warehouse Worker
ABM Industries Inc.
San Antonio, TX
10/24/22 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of all goods received and distributed in the warehouse.
- Ensured that stock was properly stored in designated areas according to safety regulations.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with pallet jacks or forklifts as needed.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, dusting, mopping.
- Assisted in loading and unloading freight from trucks using lift gates or ramps, dollies, hand trucks or other equipment as necessary.
- Adhered to all safety standards while working with heavy machinery such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Operated forklifts, hand trucks, or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Organized deliveries by sorting and stocking receivables
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
Concrete Laborer
Hakala Foundations
New Ipswich, NH
06.2006 - 10.2007
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Use shovels, hoes, rakes, and other tools to spread or level concrete.
- Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.
- Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Smooth out freshly poured concrete with trowels and other finishing tools.
- Set up and reinforced forms to accurately pour concrete for walkways and other structures.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers, and wheelbarrows across job sites safely.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Set forms for pouring concrete according to blueprints or instructions from supervisor.
- Operate power saws to cut expansion joints into hardened concrete surfaces.
- Prepare and pour foundations for structures.
- Assist in demolishing existing structures with jackhammers and other tools as needed.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Level ground prior to pouring foundation or slab with shovels or grading machines.
- Measure and mark designated areas where new slabs are going to be placed.
- Ensure that safety protocols are followed at all times while on the job site.
- Install reinforcement rods in order to add strength to the structure.
- Maintain equipment used during construction process in good working condition.
- Dismantled forms using basic and advanced tools.
- Remove any excess material from the surface of the concrete after it has been poured.
- Carry heavy materials such as bricks, blocks, lumber, mortar mixers.
- Inspected and maintained tools and equipment.
- Operated excavators and loaders to prepare site.
- Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
- Set up scaffolding, braces, and other temporary structures to support crew during work.
- Mixed cement and mortar in preparation for pouring.
- Cut expansion joints into newly laid concrete as needed.
- Compacted grade using jumping jack or plate compactor equipment.
- Calculated concrete quantities needed for jobs.
- Prepared and cleaned surfaces for finishing to reduce holes and cracks.
- Reviewed blueprints and other drawings to identify correct grades.
- Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement surfaces using a straightedge and jointer tool.
- Prepared concrete by hand mixing sand and cement.
- Inspect finished product for quality assurance purposes before allowing customer access.
- Planned work based on verbal instructions, blueprints, and written specifications.
- Mix cement and sand to create concrete, following specific measurements.
- Perform minor maintenance tasks on equipment used during construction process.
- Monitor temperature of fresh-poured concrete with thermometers; adjust water content accordingly.
- Spread, leveled and smoothed concrete using rake or shovel.
- Built forms to specific dimensions to shape wet concrete.
- Set concrete forms to desired pitch and depth and aligned.
- Repaired unsafe curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways and roadways.
- Shaped rounded edges on corners with edger tool and created grooves to control cracking.
- Installed anchor bolts, steel plates and other fixtures in freshly poured concrete.
- Signaled truck driver to pour concrete and move chute, directing concrete on forms.
- Protected surfaces from avoidable damages by using correct forming, bracing, preparation, and finishing techniques.
- Produced rough concrete surface using brooms.
- Mixed and poured concrete according to standard ratios.
- Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers and straightedge.
- Prioritized tasks for each job after reading project blueprints and documents.
- Applied hardening and sealing compounds to cure concrete surface.
- Restored damaged and worn stonework on old buildings or sites.
- Used various chemicals and tools to repair damaged items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Richard Milburn High School
Winchendon, MA06-2002
Automotive Repair Technician - General Studies
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA06-2000
Skills
- Brake Systems
- Steering Mechanisms
- Suspension Systems
- Component Replacement
- Preventive Maintenance
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Engine Repair
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Electrical Systems
- Vehicle Inspections
- Service Scheduling
- Parts Replacement
- Estimate Preparation
- Tire Rotation
- Computer Diagnostics
- Automatic Transmissions
- Diagnostic Expertise
- Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
- Service Documentation
- Diesel Engines
- Engine Overhauls
- Inspecting Vehicles
- Gasket Replacements
- Coolant Flushes
- System Repairs
- Replacing Parts
- Hazardous Waste Management
Timeline
Concrete Laborer
Hakala Foundations
06.2006 - 10.2007
Auto Mechanic
Self-employeed
04.2000 - Current
Warehouse Worker
ABM Industries Inc.
10/24/22 - Current
High School Diploma -
Richard Milburn High School
Automotive Repair Technician - General Studies
Penn Foster Career School