Cartier Fajardo
Sunnyvale
Summary
Dedicated Automotive Technician with 12 + years in service and repair. Friendly and upbeat professional enthusiastic about automotive work. Focused on satisfying customers, supporting team and meeting shop targets by applying superior work ethic, mechanical knowledge and excellent customer service skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Porsche Fletcher Jones
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- 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.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.
- Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Reduced vehicle downtime with meticulous preventative maintenance services, extending the life of customers'' vehicles.
- Delivered superior results under tight deadlines, managing multiple concurrent projects without compromising quality or attention to detail.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
Automotive Technician
PM Autoworks
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
- Conducted routine servicing on fuel, electrical and cooling systems.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Developed in-depth understanding of automotive systems and components to complete fast and accurate repairs.
- Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Cooperated with other technicians from different disciplines to achieve optimal integration.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Utilized infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices to test vehicle components and systems.
- Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical issues.
- Kept team in compliance with shop and manufacturer specifications for repairs and maintenance services.
Automotive Technician
5j's Subaru Auto Repair
02.2018 - 03.2022
- Utilized specialized diagnostic tools and equipment to inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicles.
- Diagnosed vehicle malfunctions and performed required repairs.
- Troubleshot and repaired electrical and mechanical systems to address transmission, engine, and climate control system issues.
- Reviewed and prioritized assigned work orders and coordinated work orders and coordinated workflow to meet quoted deadlines.
- Performed preliminary test drives to identify vehicle issues and validate repairs. Utilized specialized diagnostic tools and equipment to inspect, diagnose, and repair vehicles.
- Completed preventative maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, and brake services.
Automotive Technician
Takahashi Automotive
03.2016 - 12.2018
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Conducted routine servicing on fuel, electrical and cooling systems.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Developed in-depth understanding of automotive systems and components to complete fast and accurate repairs.
- Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
- Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Cooperated with other technicians from different disciplines to achieve optimal integration.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical issues.
- Tested engine, safety and combustion control standards to comply with state vehicle requirements.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Kept team in compliance with shop and manufacturer specifications for repairs and maintenance services.
Automotive Technician
Garage One Subaru
04.2011 - 06.2016
- Tested engine, safety and combustion control standards to comply with state vehicle requirements.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
- Conducted routine servicing on fuel, electrical and cooling systems.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Developed in-depth understanding of automotive systems and components to complete fast and accurate repairs.
- Repaired engines and transmissions, providing labor and parts cost breakdowns for work performed.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Cooperated with other technicians from different disciplines to achieve optimal integration.
- Kept team in compliance with shop and manufacturer specifications for repairs and maintenance services.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Adrian Wilcox High School
Santa Clara, CA06.2008
Skills
- Diverse skillset with over 12 years of experience in a variety of automotive disciplines that include:
- Customer Service
- Issue Resolution
- Engine Overhauls
- Parts Replacement
- Troubleshooting and Diagnosing
- Vehicle Inspections
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Willing to Learn new skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Safety awareness
- Valid Driver's License
- Hand and power tools
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Porsche Fletcher Jones
10.2023 - 04.2024
Automotive Technician
PM Autoworks
01.2022 - 05.2023
Automotive Technician
5j's Subaru Auto Repair
02.2018 - 03.2022
Automotive Technician
Takahashi Automotive
03.2016 - 12.2018
Automotive Technician
Garage One Subaru
04.2011 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Adrian Wilcox High School
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