Rafael Altamirano
Muncie,IN
Summary
Security professional with thorough understanding of implementing and maintaining security protocols. Known for reliability, flexibility in adapting to dynamic environments, and strong focus on collaborative efforts to achieve results. Adept in surveillance, incident response, and conflict resolution, bringing balanced approach to team alignment and operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Restoration Technician
British Car Specialist
02.2023 - 04.2025
- Performed thorough inspections to accurately assess property damage and determine appropriate restoration methods.
- Sprayed and fogged upholstery, carpets and accessories with conditioners, protectors, deodorizers and disinfectants.
- Cleaned and restored interiors of vehicles using commercial cleaning equipment.
- Maneuvered heavy-duty equipment to carry out moisture surveys and drying techniques.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety guidelines and protocols during restoration projects.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
Calfire Mechanic
CALFIRE State Of California
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Maximized engine efficiency with routine tune-ups, oil changes, and filter replacements.
Automotive Technician
BMW
05.2017 - 02.2022
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair estimates for various automotive issues.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Reduced vehicle downtime with meticulous preventative maintenance services, extending the life of customers'' vehicles.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
Education
Automotive Degree - Automotive Engineering
Charles Weber Institute of Technology
Stockton, CA05-2002
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Changing tires
- Attention to detail
- Engine repair
- Problem-solving
- Safety awareness
- Changing oil
- Valid Driver's license
- Hand and power tools
- Time management
- Brake systems understanding
- Preventive Maintenance
- Replacing parts
- Parts replacement
- Troubleshooting skills
- Fluid exchanges
- Brake systems
- Inspecting vehicles
- Tire services
- Steering systems
- Suspension systems
Certification
- AST - Advanced Service Technician
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Automotive Restoration Technician
British Car Specialist
02.2023 - 04.2025
Calfire Mechanic
CALFIRE State Of California
01.2022 - 03.2023
Automotive Technician
BMW
05.2017 - 02.2022
Automotive Degree - Automotive Engineering
Charles Weber Institute of Technology
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