- Auto Repair/Restoration
- Designing and Printing 3D Models
- Drone Piloting
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Extensive esperance in the Radio controlled hobby, including cars, drones, airplanes, boats
Richard Gregg
Peoria
Summary
Dynamic automotive technician and skilled fabricator with extensive experience at Brakes Plus and Foddrill Fabrication. Expert in troubleshooting and repair work, utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and welding techniques. Recognized for enhancing vehicle performance and maintaining high-quality standards, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring a safe, organized workspace.
Diligent Fabricator with welding background and proven maintenance and repair expertise. Demonstrated high-level heavy equipment operation and safety process knowledge in large-scale manufacturing environment. Excellent technical, operations, and communications skills leading to desired outcomes.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabricator Metal Worker
Foddrill Fabrication
03.2022 - Current
- Fabricated metal components using precision tools and equipment to meet project specifications.
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate assembly of fabricated parts.
- Operated welding machines and cutting tools to produce high-quality structural components.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
- Operated welding machines and grinders to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
Automotive Technician
Brakes Plus
04.2015 - 01.2022
- Diagnosed and repaired automotive systems, enhancing vehicle performance and safety.
- Performed routine maintenance services, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Utilized diagnostic equipment to identify issues accurately and efficiently.
- Mentored junior technicians on best practices in automotive repair and service techniques.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Automotive Technician
C&R Auto Repair
03.2013 - 09.2015
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- 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.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Deer Valley High School
Glendale, AZ03-1988
Skills
- Fabrication
- Power tool operation
- Machinery operation
- Troubleshooting
- Repair work
- Hand and power tools
- Welding and fabrication
- Equipment maintenance
- Metal fabrication
- Plasma cutting
- Welding equipment
- Sandblasting techniques
- Mechanics
- Forklift operations
- Equipment operation
- Mechanically inclined
Interests
Timeline
Fabricator Metal Worker
Foddrill Fabrication
03.2022 - Current
Automotive Technician
Brakes Plus
04.2015 - 01.2022
Automotive Technician
C&R Auto Repair
03.2013 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Deer Valley High School