Brandon Smith
San Tan Valley
Summary
Ability to enhance performance through effective diagnostics and repairs. Skilled in managing teams and promoting workplace safety, ensuring high-quality standards and timely project completion. Committed to delivering exceptional results in fleet maintenance and mechanical systems.
Organized with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
State Forty Eight Machinery
01.2025 - Current
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Calculated costs of materials and labor to prepair detailed repair estimates.
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
Mechanic Foreman
Banicki Construction
12.2019 - 12.2024
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Promoted workplace safety by examining tools and equipment and providing employee safety training to prevent unsafe conditions.
- Requisitioned materials and supplies such as tools, equipment and replacement parts.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Mechanic
Branco Machinery
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor
Rummel Construction Inc
01.2016 - 02.2019
- Completed diversified electrical work on automotive equipment such as servicing and installing batteries and terminals, repairing and adjusting lights and repairing generators and starters.
- Determined schedules and assignments of work activities for 6-member team, considering work priority, availability of equipment and skill of personnel.
- Wrote work orders and updated accounts in workshop computer.
- Utilized SIS to complete estimates for materials, labor and service costs.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 6 employees.
- Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Promoted workplace safety by examining tools and equipment and providing employee safety training to prevent unsafe conditions.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Mechanic
Rummel Construction Inc
03.2006 - 02.2016
- Installed new systems and components in vehicles.
- Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses, and construction vehicles.
- Inspected vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
- Documented findings and actions taken.
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines to restore functionality in heavy-duty vehicles.
- Tested and adjusted engines to foster proper performance.
- Inspected and adjusted brakes, steering systems and wheel bearings to address related issues.
- Examined engines, transmissions and vehicle systems to diagnose issues.
- Installed and adjusted fuel injection systems and turbochargers to enhance vehicle performance.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Performed preventive maintenance on diesel engines, preventing malfunctions.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Collaborated with other mechanics to inspect diesel engines for signs of damage.
- Used specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and repair issues with diesel engines.
- Changed faulty or damaged fuel injectors, air filters and spark plugs in diesel engines.
- Adhered to safety regulations while servicing vehicles, preventing injuries and accidents.
- Handled repairs, replacing broken components and inspecting engines for wear and tear.
- Conducted full operational compliance inspections before releasing vehicles for use.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Queen Creek High School
Queen Creek, AZ05-2004
Skills
- Workplace safety
- Safety procedures
- Safety management
- OSHA compliance
- Equipment inspection and testing
- Fleet management
- Preventive maintenance
- Documentation and reporting
- Task prioritization
- Diagnostics / Diagnostic systems
- Computerized diagnostics
- Systems troubleshooting
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical systems
- Hydraulic pumps
- Pneumatic systems
- Cooling systems
- Fuel systems
- Engine repair
- Heavy equipment repair
- Maintenance and repairs
- Fleet maintenance
Timeline
Mechanic
State Forty Eight Machinery
01.2025 - Current
Mechanic Foreman
Banicki Construction
12.2019 - 12.2024
Mechanic
Branco Machinery
02.2019 - 12.2019
Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor
Rummel Construction Inc
01.2016 - 02.2019
Mechanic
Rummel Construction Inc
03.2006 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
Queen Creek High School