Andy Cenatus
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Dynamic Body Mechanic with extensive experience at Hawler Auto Body Shop, excelling in vehicle diagnostics and repairs. Proven ability to enhance performance through effective troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. Skilled in utilizing diagnostic tools and committed to safety management, ensuring optimal vehicle functionality and customer satisfaction.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Body Mechanic
Hawler Auto Body Shop
08.2011 - Current
- Conducted inspections and tests on equipment to identify worn and damaged components.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- 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.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- 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.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes.
- Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
Maintenance Technician
Ottawa Retirement Living
2011 - 2019
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
Education
High School Diploma - Police Foundation
Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario2014
Skills
- Vehicle inspections
- Electrical system rewiring
- Hand and power tools
- Vehicle test drives
- Servicing vehicles
- Troubleshooting
- Battery testing
- Auto and engine repair
- Troubleshooting skills
- Diagnostic tools
- Problem diagnosis
- Welding and fabrication
- Preventive Maintenance
- Diagnostic
- Grease and lubricant application
- Automotive diagnostics
- Price quoting
- Emergency roadside service
- Maintenance and repairs
- Dent filling
- Safety management
- Engine tuneups and repairs
- Equipment adjustment
- Heavy equipment repair
- Fluid level testing
- Engine rebuilding
- Customer service
- Small engine repair
- Defective parts disassembly
- Road-worthiness evaluations
- Workplace safety
- Safety procedures
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Body Mechanic
Hawler Auto Body Shop
08.2011 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Ottawa Retirement Living
2011 - 2019
High School Diploma - Police Foundation
Algonquin College