Alberto Barraza
Phoenix
Summary
Experienced mechanic skilled in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and preventative maintenance. Proven ability to enhance workflow and mentor junior mechanics, ensuring high-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
Chano's Tire Shop
Mesa, AZ
01.2018 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired a wide range of vehicle mechanical issues efficiently.
- Conducted routine tire maintenance, including rotations, alignments, and pressure checks.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to identify mechanical faults and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Mentored junior mechanics on best practices for repairs and customer service techniques.
- Improved workflow by implementing organized inventory management systems for tires and parts.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards while performing repairs in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with team to enhance service delivery and reduce turnaround times for customers.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Maximized engine efficiency with routine tune-ups, oil changes, and filter replacements.
- Reduced downtime for clients, swiftly identifying and addressing mechanical faults.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Enhanced vehicle longevity through meticulous attention to preventive maintenance tasks such as fluid checks, belt replacements, and battery testing.
Warehouse Worker
UPS
Phoenix, AZ
01.2007 - 02.2017
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring accuracy in inventory management.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency within the warehouse.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 150 pounds.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
Education
High School Diploma -
Career Success
Glendale, AZ12.2009
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting
- Brake systems
- Tire services
- Diagnostics
- Welding and fabrication
- Belt and hose replacements
- Gasket and seal replacements
- Fluid exchanges
- Automotive diagnostics
- Problem diagnosis
- Vehicle test drives
- Vehicle inspections
- Suspension systems
- Filter replacements
- Customer service
- Grease and lubricant application
- Battery services
- Wheel alignment
- Air conditioning systems
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Mechanic
Chano's Tire Shop
01.2018 - Current
Warehouse Worker
UPS
01.2007 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Career Success