Samir El Hamwi
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Dedicated automotive technician with several years of experience in service and repair. Committed to satisfying customers, supporting the team, and meeting shop targets through exceptional work ethic, mechanical knowledge, and excellent customer service skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Technician
Express Car Service
Doha, Qatar
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using specialized computer software and diagnostic tools.
- Tested automotive systems such as brakes, steering, suspension, transmission and engine performance.
- Inspected vehicle engines and other components to identify potential issues.
- Repaired vehicles according to manufacturer specifications by replacing worn parts such as brakes, wheel bearings, and spark plugs.
Automotive Technician
Round 1 Auto
Beirut, Lebanon
01.2016 - 06.2022
- Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
- Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and recorded findings to facilitate repairs.
Auto Mechanic
Tayouneh Auto
Beirut, Lebanon
02.2004 - 12.2015
- Tested vehicle engines to identify malfunctions.
- Installed air conditioning units into cars according to manufacturer specifications.
- Performed welding work on car frames when needed for repairs or modifications.
- Inspected steering systems, suspension joints and wheel bearings for signs of wear.
- Maintained an organized workspace at all times while adhering to safety protocols.
Body Shop Advisor
Beirut ByBody
Beirut, Lebanon
08.1993 - 10.2003
- Inspected vehicles for damage, recorded findings, and wrote repair estimates.
- Assisted in the ordering of parts required for vehicle repairs.
- Installed and aligned vehicle body parts and panels.
- Applied primer and paint to vehicles following repair.
- Documented repair processes and completed work orders.
- Matched and mixed paint to ensure perfect color matching.
- Used buffing tools to repair dents on vehicle doors and panels.
- Worked according to manufacturers' instructions to determine correct methods for restoring and replacing parts.
- Filled small dents and lesser cosmetic issues with plastic or solder to create smooth surfaces for painting.
- Removed dents with hammers, suction and skilled use of dolly blocks.
- Used metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches to remove damaged vehicle sections.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies -
Industrial Technical School
Beirut Lebanon06-1993
High School Diploma -
Amlieh High School
Ras El Nabeh, Lebanon06-1990
Skills
- EPA requirements
- Bay maintenance
- Calibration understanding
- System repairs
- Tire mounting and balancing
- Chemical disposal
- Parts Replacement
- Vehicle Inspection
- Customer Service
- Inspecting vehicles
- Engine overhauls
- Electrical failure repairs
- Changing Oil
- Changing tires
- Alignments experience
- Preventive Maintenance
- Diesel engines
- Coolant System Control
- Body repair
- Installing equipment
- Diagnosis and repairs
- Gasket replacements
- Valid Driver's License
- Drivetrain and Axle Installation
- Transmission repair
- Suspension systems understanding
- Fuel systems
- Electrical experience
- Transmissions
- Refurbishing skills
Affiliations
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Painting
Languages
English
Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Certification
- Automotive Technician Certificate
- Body-Frame Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Express Car Service
08.2022 - 01.2023
Automotive Technician
Round 1 Auto
01.2016 - 06.2022
Auto Mechanic
Tayouneh Auto
02.2004 - 12.2015
Body Shop Advisor
Beirut ByBody
08.1993 - 10.2003
Certificate of Technical Studies -
Industrial Technical School
High School Diploma -
Amlieh High School
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