Steven Gibson
Hooks,TX
Summary
Hardworking Automotive Technician with 7 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. focused on keeping teams on-task and exceeding quality, performance and safety standards. Gets most out of every resource and team member using creativity and excellent problem-solving abilities. Proven record of accomplishment in my fields Accurate Welder with experience working in TIG/MIG welding in school and workforce . Proficient in welding machinery, components and frames. Special alloys experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Finishline Motors
Texarkana, AR
01.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Automotive Technician
ORR Volkswagen
Texarkana, TX
08.2019 - 01.2022
- 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.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines and systems through regular diagnostic checks.
- Corrected unsafe conditions in work areas and immediately reported correctable conditions to supervisor.
- Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work.
- Demonstrated process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to junior mechanics.
Tire and Lube Technician
RNR Tire Express
Texarkana, TX
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Recommended automotive services and repairs to promote good vehicle operation and enhance road safety.
- Kept shop areas neat, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect and cool engine.
- Performed tire rotations and recommended necessary tire replacements to promote tire functionality and vehicle safety.
- Mounted and balanced tires to promote even wear and decrease on-the-road safety hazards.
- Checked fluids, tires, brakes and other systems as part of 27-point inspection.
- Worked alone or in team-based systems to complete up to 40 tire installs each day
Education
Ase Certificate - Motorsports And Chassis Fabrication/automotive Tec
WyoTech - Laramie
Laramie, WY07.2014
Skills
- Time Management
- Hardworking and Dedicated
- Valid Driver's License
- Emissions Controls
- Preventive Maintenance
- Work Area Cleanliness
- Relaying Complex Information
- Troubleshooting and Diagnosing
- Engine Rebuilds
- Parts Replacement
- Solder Application
- Flux Selection
- Micrometers and Calipers
- Edge Joining
- Power Tools Operations
- Mathematical Calculations
- Vertical Welding
- Specifications Conformance
- Defective Material Identification
- Filler Rod Selection
- Stainless Steel Metal Welding
- Surface Material Preparation
- Overhead Welding Position
- Flux Core (FCAW) Welding
- TIG Welding Expertise
- Wire Feed Machines
- Safe Work Practices
- Fabrications Knowledge
- Fabrication Experience
- Engineering Drawings Analysis
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Plasma Cutter
- Pipefitting
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Finishline Motors
01.2022 - Current
Automotive Technician
ORR Volkswagen
08.2019 - 01.2022
Tire and Lube Technician
RNR Tire Express
05.2018 - 08.2019
Ase Certificate - Motorsports And Chassis Fabrication/automotive Tec
WyoTech - Laramie
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