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Pete Kim

Cantonment,FL

Summary

With a proven track record at 365 Motorsports, I excel in equipment maintenance and repair, significantly enhancing system reliability. My expertise in technical troubleshooting, combined with effective staff training, ensures peak operational efficiency. Achievements include developing innovative maintenance strategies that cut downtime by over 30%, showcasing my leadership and mechanical acumen.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Engineer

East Hill laundry LLC
Pensacola, FL
01.2023 - Current
  • Performed routine maintenance by inspecting drives, motors or belts.
  • Ordered parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
  • Led the installation of new equipment, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and safety standards.
  • Reviewed blueprints, schematics, drawings, technical manuals for troubleshooting purposes.
  • Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
  • Designed equipment to aid repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment or building structures.
  • Responded quickly to emergency breakdowns in order to minimize disruption of production.
  • Contacted suppliers and equipment manufacturers to obtain specialized operational information.
  • Created preventative maintenance schedules for all relevant machinery.
  • Assembled, installed or repaired electrical or electronic components.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems and identified appropriate solutions.
  • Tested and inspected machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
  • Cleaned or lubricated shafts, bearings or other parts of machinery.
  • Administered the maintenance budget, optimizing resource allocation and expenditure control.
  • Analyzed failure trends to prevent recurrence and improve system reliability.
  • Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
  • Conducted regular inspections of facility machinery for signs of wear or damage.
  • Inspected, operated or tested machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
  • Planned and laid out repair work using diagrams, drawings or schematic diagrams.
  • Coordinated with vendor for the procurement of parts and services, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
  • Provided technical advice and support to management and other departments on maintenance-related matters.
  • Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
  • Dismantled machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts.
  • Repaired malfunctioning components using hand tools, power tools, and other specialized equipment.
  • Troubleshot electrical systems using digital multimeters and other testing instruments.
  • Carried out routine lubrication tasks to reduce friction between moving parts.

Automotive Technician

365 Motorsports
Gulfport, MS
05.2010 - 12.2022
  • Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
  • Conducted scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, tune-ups, and filter replacements.
  • Conducted routine servicing on fuel, electrical and cooling systems.
  • Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical issues.
  • Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
  • Estimated costs of vehicle repair.
  • Followed established guidelines for troubleshooting and diagnosing various types of automotive systems.
  • Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
  • Inspected vehicle engines and other components to identify potential issues.
  • Tested components and systems using infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
  • Inspected vehicles for damage and recorded findings to facilitate repairs.
  • Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase sales.
  • Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally.
  • Researched industry trends to stay current on market changes.
  • Trained and managed shop staff, including delegating tasks and scheduling shifts.
  • Maintained inventory and approved contracts to ensure availability of products for customers.
  • Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
  • Increased business by developing new marketing and promotional strategies.
  • Maintained inventory levels by ordering stock as needed.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment used in the shop.
  • Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
  • Established policies regarding pricing, promotions, refunds, returns.
  • Conferred with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and discuss work or future repair requirements.
  • Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
  • Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
  • Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
  • Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
  • Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and order accordingly.
  • Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
  • Processed payments, calculated taxes, and prepared invoices for customers.
  • Trained, recruited, and selected shop employees.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Developed and tested mechanical components to ensure proper functioning.
  • Monitored the performance of mechanical systems in the field and made recommendations for enhancements.

  • Cut materials such as steel plates, tubes, bars, angles, channels using hand tools and power saws.
  • Measured and marked cutting lines on materials and products.
  • Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties.
  • Repaired worn parts of metal products by welding on extra layers of metal.
  • Performed layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel members to specified tolerances.
  • Fabricated machine parts using lathes, mills and various other powered equipment.
  • Used hand tools to position, align and secure product components.
  • Utilized plasma cutter when necessary to cut through thick pieces of metal quickly.
  • Set up jigs, fixtures or other holding devices according to blueprint specifications.
  • Performed grinding operations using grinders or buffers to smooth surfaces after welding.
  • Inspected finished welds for conformance with specifications and visually inspected assemblies for quality assurance.
  • Designed and utilized templates to measure and efficiently shape products.
  • Installed fabricated items.
  • Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
  • Fabricated custom parts from raw materials using manual machining equipment.
  • Fitted and aligned parts to fit properly on products.
  • Gathered required parts for product assembly and ordered new materials to prevent shortages.
  • Assembled complex components after careful review of project specifications and directions.
  • Measured and marked material for cutting or shaping using measuring tools.
  • Assembled components into subassemblies or complete units prior to installation.
  • Selected appropriate filler metals based on type of base materials being joined.
  • Created templates for repetitive tasks to expedite fabrication processes.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Operated welding machines to fabricate and assemble metal components.
  • Assembled machinery from component parts, following prescribed instructions to support correct configurations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pass Christian High
Pass Christian, MS
05-1997

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance and repair
  • Vibration analysis
  • Electrical systems
  • Cooling systems
  • Instrumentation calibration
  • Gearbox maintenance
  • Bearing maintenance
  • Valve maintenance
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Motor controls
  • Blueprint reading
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Air compressor maintenance
  • Component replacement
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • PLC programming
  • Parts fabrication
  • Control systems
  • HVAC systems
  • Technical reporting
  • Seal replacement
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Machine repair
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Lubrication techniques
  • Battery maintenance
  • Heating systems
  • Welding techniques
  • Administration
  • Staff training
  • Cost estimation
  • Lighting systems
  • Inventory maintenance

Timeline

Maintenance Engineer

East Hill laundry LLC
01.2023 - Current

Automotive Technician

365 Motorsports
05.2010 - 12.2022

High School Diploma -

Pass Christian High

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