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Tafari West-Waldron

Scarborough ,ON

Summary

Motivated Apprentice with expertise using equipment, hand tools and power tools to complete tasks quickly and accurately. Committed to bringing hardworking mentality and mechanical skills to workplace. Flexible individual willing to work long hours.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Junior Apprentice

Krietmaker
06.2023 - Current
  • Used hand tools to disassemble equipment, perform repair work and then reassemble parts.
  • Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics and braking systems to return machines to service.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life and fluid levels.

Automotive Technician

BDS Fleet Services
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Maintains vehicle records by recording service and repair tasks, using fullbay.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Used specialized tools and equipment to diagnose and repair issues with trailers.
  • Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.

Tire and Lube Technician

Hertz
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
  • Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect and cool engine.
  • Performed tire rotations and recommended necessary tire replacements to promote tire functionality and vehicle safety.
  • Inspected vehicles to determine need for changing oils and filters and provided feedback to customers.

Tire Technician

Kal tire
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Dismounted, mounted and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks and vans.
  • Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.
  • Maximized efficiency by coordinating changing and rotating of tires.


Education

Diploma - Automotive Service Technician

Automotive Training Center
Toronto
12.2022

High School Diploma -

Neil McNeil High School
Toronto, ON
06.2014

Skills

  • Machine Setups
  • Technical Documentation
  • Shop Cleaning and Maintenance
  • Brakes and Tires
  • Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance
  • Equipment Selection
  • Project Deadlines

Certification

  • Ozone Depletion Prevention Training - 2022

Timeline

Junior Apprentice

Krietmaker
06.2023 - Current

Automotive Technician

BDS Fleet Services
12.2022 - 05.2023

Tire and Lube Technician

Hertz
06.2022 - 12.2022

Tire Technician

Kal tire
03.2022 - 05.2022

Diploma - Automotive Service Technician

Automotive Training Center

High School Diploma -

Neil McNeil High School
Tafari West-Waldron