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Sebastian Gonzalez

Fairfield,CA

Summary

Hardworking Automotive Technician with 3 years of experience in field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help team and meet business objectives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Automotive Technician

Mazzei Chevrolet
06.2024 - Current
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
  • Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
  • 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.
  • Reduced vehicle downtime with meticulous preventative maintenance services, extending the life of customers'' vehicles.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed safety and emissions inspections.
  • Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.

Apprentice

FAIRFIELD CHEVROLET CADILLAC
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Diagnose a variety of GM vehicles
  • Reprogram modules for recalls or replacements of modules
  • Maintenance fluid flushes and replacements of parts as needed
  • Mounting/Balancing tires
  • Alignments after replacing major suspension components.

Lube Technician

Ammaars Toyota
11.2021 - 09.2023
  • Performs multi-point inspection
  • Recommends services based on findings from a thorough inspection
  • Use a computer to troubleshoot errors or problems in system
  • Inspect fluid levels of brake fluid, power steering, coolant, engine oil, etc
  • Check air pressure of tires; replace tires as needed
  • Perform 4 wheel alignment on Hunter equipment
  • Able to perform execute fluid flushes
  • Lubricates moving parts with specific lubricants
  • Drain oil from the crankcase and refill with required amount
  • Specific responsibilities included but not limited
  • Performed basic scheduled maintenance services.

Pipe Fitter

Pacific Rim Mechanical
01.2019 - 09.2021
  • Read and review blueprints
  • Set, modify specifications
  • Inspect and prepare worksite for operations
  • Measure, cut pipes to requirements needed
  • Install heating/hot and cooling water systems
  • Set up HVAC systems
  • Repair leaks or malfunctions in system.

Education

Diploma - undefined

Otay Ranch High School
San Diego, CA
08.2014 - 5 2018

Skills

Electrical Certified through Toyota

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Proficient on all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Software installation

Time Management

Attention to detail and Manual Dexterity

Customer service

English and Spanish

Automotive repair

HVAC

Heavy lifting

Driving

Blueprint reading

Customer service

Optimizing engine performance

Installing equipment

Replacing parts

Hand and power tools

Scheduled services

Electrical experience

Brake systems understanding

System repairs

Safety awareness

Changing tires

Operating air compressors

Troubleshooting skills

Vehicle alignment

Automotive diagnostics

Inspection skills

Certification

Electrical

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Automotive Technician

Mazzei Chevrolet
06.2024 - Current

Apprentice

FAIRFIELD CHEVROLET CADILLAC
11.2023 - 06.2024

Lube Technician

Ammaars Toyota
11.2021 - 09.2023

Pipe Fitter

Pacific Rim Mechanical
01.2019 - 09.2021

Diploma - undefined

Otay Ranch High School
08.2014 - 5 2018

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