Ray McBrayer
Oregon House,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented automotive professional with over 15 years of experience in vehicle inspections and computer diagnostics. Proven ability to diagnose complex issues and implement effective solutions, enhancing vehicle reliability and safety.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Mechanic
9th FSS
Beale AFB, CA
10.2009 - Current
- Trained in heavy mobile equipment systems. Proficient in maintaining, repairing, and modifying diesel, multi-fuel, and gasoline engines, as well as complex gear assemblies and hydraulic systems.
- Diagnosed and repaired automotive systems, ensuring optimal vehicle performance and safety.
- Utilized diagnostic tools/scanners, leak down tester to identify mechanical issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules to reduce breakdowns and improve vehicle reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex automotive problems effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs, parts used, and service history for customer vehicles.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights, and accessories.
- Streamlined workflow, effectively managing multiple repair tasks simultaneously.
- Facilitated smooth communication between service advisors, clients, and the mechanic team to ensure complete understanding of vehicle needs and expectations during the repair process.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Diesel/Automotive Mechanic
Genisis, Simmons, Pep Boys
Various Locations
04.2002 - 10.2009
- Diagnosed complex mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues using specialized testing equipment.
- Interpreted complex schematics to troubleshoot failures.
- Ensured all fleet vehicles were safe, reliable and compliant with operational standards.
- Operated diagnostic tools such as engine analyzers and compression testers to determine precise repair requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yuba City High School
Yuba City, CA1981
Skills
- Brake system diagnostics
- Vehicle inspections
- Fuel systems
- Engine repair
- Computer diagnostics
- Tire balancing
- Steering systems
- Suspension systems
- Vehicle alignment
- HVAC systems
- Strong work ethic
Accomplishments
Head mechanic at Beale Auto Hobby Shop September 2009-Present
Affiliations
United States Marine Corps March 198-April 2002
- Performed complex troubleshooting of aviation weapons systems using advanced test equipment and aviation schematics.
- Tear down and repair of Pneumatic and electrical components pertaining to aviation weapons systems and subsystems.
Certification
- Currently hold a 609 certification for R134 and R1234 refrigerants
Timeline
Automotive Mechanic
9th FSS
10.2009 - Current
Diesel/Automotive Mechanic
Genisis, Simmons, Pep Boys
04.2002 - 10.2009
High School Diploma -
Yuba City High School