Robert Donald
Red Oak
Summary
Organized auto mechanic offering several years of experience in automotive repair and detailing. Customer-focused with strong communication skills to explain services. Detail-oriented to troubleshoot and identify potential issues and address concerns with various vehicle makes and models.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Auto Mechanic
Myself
Dallas
01.1997 - Current
- Diagnosed vehicle issues using advanced diagnostic equipment and tools.
- Conducted routine maintenance including oil changes and tire rotations.
- Repaired engines, transmissions, and brake systems with precision.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
- Executed complex repairs under tight deadlines with attention to detail.
- Managed inventory of parts and supplies to ensure availability for repairs.
- 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.
- Performed routine maintenance such as oil changes, tune-ups and brake repairs.
- Analyzed and diagnosed automotive problems and completed skilled mechanical work.
- Tested vehicle engines to identify malfunctions.
- Maintained an organized workspace at all times while adhering to safety protocols.
- Assessed overall condition of vehicles after servicing was complete before returning them to customers.
- Conducted regular inspections of vehicles to ensure they were safe to drive.
- Analyzed diagnostic codes generated by on-board computers to determine necessary repairs.
- Installed air conditioning units into cars according to manufacturer specifications.
- Repaired or replaced faulty electrical wiring systems in automobiles.
- Adjusted carburetors, valves and other related components to ensure optimal performance.
Welder/Fabrication Welder
Craft logistics
Irving
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components effectively.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for precise fabrication.
- Maintained welding tools and equipment for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Assisted in training new welders on procedures and equipment usage.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding project status and challenges.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Applied shielded metal arc welding techniques with electrodes in flat, horizontal vertical positions as well as overhead applications.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
- Troubleshot problems related to welds including porosity issues caused by improper shielding gas flow rates.
- Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
- Ensured that all welds met code requirements through visual inspection methods such as radiography testing where applicable.
- Adjusted settings on machines such as current level so it matches the specifications outlined in blueprints and drawings.
- Trained apprentices in safety procedures and use of tools, equipment used during fabrication, welding operations.
- Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
- Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
- Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
- Determined appropriate filler metal type based on joint design and material being joined together.
- Heated and dissolved metal parts to obtain molten substance used in welding or extrusion.
- Installed new plant equipment per manufacturer's instructions while adhering to safety protocols.
- Melted and applied solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notified supervisors.
- Determined equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Connected and turned regulator valves to activate and adjust gas flow and pressure and obtain desired flames.
- Recognized, set up, and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Cut, contoured and beveled metal and structural shapes to achieve accurate dimensions.
- Selected and installed torches, filler rods and flux according to welding chart specifications.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Aligned and clamped workpieces using rules, squares or hand tools.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Maintained clean and organized work environment to ensure safety and productivity.
- Checked angle of pipe on angle table.
- Monitored stock levels of supplies used in the fabrication process, ordering additional items when necessary.
- Informed forklift personnel or Shift Lead when running low on fab stock requiring welding.
- Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks or other transportation vehicles for delivery purposes.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors to ensure that projects were completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Stacked finished product on pallets according to packaging standard.
- Developed new methods of fabricating complex parts in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs.
- Checked finished products for conformance to engineering standards before shipping out.
- Attended regular safety meetings to stay up-to-date on best practices while working with hazardous materials.
- Operated and maintained welding equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards during all welding operations.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline fabrication processes.
- Conducted quality inspections on completed welds for structural integrity.
- Assisted in training new welders on equipment and safety protocols.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to promote efficiency.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Maintained a clean work area in accordance with safety regulations.
- Operated forklifts to move large components around the shop floor.
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Made steel form parts using various cutting equipment and welded part together per specifications.
- Used jigs, fixtures, and tools for assembly of parts and components.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Communicated effectively with team members regarding progress of tasks assigned throughout the day.
- Utilized overhead cranes to lift heavy objects into place during fabrication projects.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Reviewed job orders for accuracy and completeness prior to starting work on them.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
- Assisted with the installation of fabricated items at customer sites.
- Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
- Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.
- Provided technical guidance and training to junior welders as needed.
Forklift Operator
Kolher Ind
DeSoto
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Operated forklifts to move materials safely across the warehouse floor.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments according to company safety protocols.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
Framer
Oak Creek Homes
Lancaster
07.2008 - 08.2012
Mechanic
Cycle Tune
Arlington
08.2001 - 02.2003
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in bicycles and motorcycles using advanced diagnostic tools.
- Performed routine maintenance on various bike models to ensure optimal performance.
- Repaired and replaced damaged parts, including brakes, gears, and tires.
- Assisted customers with selecting appropriate products and services for their needs.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair workflows and enhance efficiency.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces to promote safety and productivity standards.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
- Organized tools and supplies neatly within the workspace for easy access during maintenance tasks.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Installed new or rebuilt engines into vehicles following manufacturer's instructions for installation procedures.
- Identified additional needed repairs by conducting visual inspections of the vehicle's interior and exterior.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while working on vehicles.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Utilized computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues in vehicles.
- Examined loose bolts and specified safety devices on vehicles and made adjustments.
- Replaced faulty wiring harnesses in order to restore proper functioning of electrical systems.
- Conveyed troubleshooting diagnosis to customer and outlined proposed repair plan and associated costs.
- Connected electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
- Explained technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals who lack technical knowledge.
- Adjusted vehicle components according to specifications utilizing testing equipment such as dynamometers or chassis charts.
- Adhered to all safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
Education
Welding - Tdcj
Tdcj
Midway, TX 01.2019 - 01.2020
Ged
Midway, TXSkills
- Engine rebuilding
- A/C troubleshooting
- Diagnostic testing
- Break system repair
- Electrical wiring repair
- Vehicle inspection
- Customer relationship management
- Parts ordering
- Inventory management
- Complex problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Timely project completion
- Engine overhauls
- Safety protocol adherence
- Replacing parts
- Vehicle test driving
- Axle repairs
- Transmission repair
- Parts replacement
- Estimate preparation
- Bearing replacement
- Preventative maintenance
- Electrical systems
- Cooling system
- Vehicle inspections
- Diagnostic expertise
- Tire rotation
- Fuel injection
- Chassis lubrication
- Road testing
- Coolant flushes
- Filter replacements
- Steering mechanisms
- Wheel alignment
- Gasket replacements
- Emission control
- Clutch repairs
- Used parts management
- Fluid exchanges
- Manual transmissions
- Service scheduling
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Welder/Fabrication Welder
Craft logistics
01.2024 - 08.2025
Forklift Operator
Kolher Ind
01.2021 - 02.2023
Welding - Tdcj
Tdcj
01.2019 - 01.2020
Framer
Oak Creek Homes
07.2008 - 08.2012
Mechanic
Cycle Tune
08.2001 - 02.2003
Auto Mechanic
Myself
01.1997 - Current
Ged