Victor Vidal
Windsor,ON
Summary
Adept Trailer Mechanic with a proven track record at Wabash National, enhancing customer satisfaction through high-quality repairs and preventative maintenance. Skilled in welding and electrical diagnostics, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork. Achieved significant reduction in repair costs by optimizing trailer functionality and safety.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Trailer Mechanic
Go Right
08.2018 - 04.2021
- Repaired and installed bodywork such as panels and nose rails.
- Fabricated parts and welded connections.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by performing high-quality trailer repairs in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of all completed work, providing transparency for management and clients.
- Performed preventative maintenance on trailers, prolonging their lifespan and reducing repair costs.
- Installed new parts on trailers according to manufacturer guidelines, ensuring proper fitment and functionality.
- Improved trailer safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Ran diagnostic procedures for electrical issues.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex repairs, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Repaired or replaced damaged components on trailers, restoring them to optimal functionality quickly and effectively.
- Troubleshot electrical systems in trailers to identify issues and perform appropriate fixes as needed.
Trailer Mechanic
Wabash National
12.2015 - 05.2017
- Repaired and installed bodywork such as panels and nose rails.
- Fabricated parts and welded connections.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by performing high-quality trailer repairs in a timely manner.
- Maintained accurate records of all completed work, providing transparency for management and clients.
- Performed preventative maintenance on trailers, prolonging their lifespan and reducing repair costs.
- Installed new parts on trailers according to manufacturer guidelines, ensuring proper fitment and functionality.
- Improved trailer safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Ran diagnostic procedures for electrical issues.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex repairs, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Increased workshop efficiency by organizing tools and equipment for easy access during repairs.
- Repaired or replaced damaged components on trailers, restoring them to optimal functionality quickly and effectively.
- Troubleshot electrical systems in trailers to identify issues and perform appropriate fixes as needed.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working on trailers, minimizing workplace accidents and injuries.
- Troubleshot problems and implemented solutions to fix issues with brakes.
- Streamlined workflows within the shop by implementing efficient processes for completing common tasks.
- Communicated proactively with management about potential delays or challenges in completing assigned tasks promptly.
- Documented all actions in computer system.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring that all necessary parts were available for scheduled repairs.
Owner/Operations Manager
All Aspects Fabrication
Toronto, Ont
06.2010 - 11.2015
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
- Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques, applying appropriate methods for each specific project requirement.
Education
Computer Programming - Computer Systems Technology
Sololearn
Online 01.2022
Grade 12 -
Dante Alighieri Academy
Toronto, ON2001
Skills
- Hand and power tools
- Fabrication experience
- Troubleshooting abilities
- Suspension Repair
- Welding expertise
- Adaptability to Change
- Documentation skills
- Diagnostic abilities
- Structural Repairs
- Hydraulic Systems Proficiency
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment Maintenance
- Repairing
- Bodywork knowledge
- Documentation requirements
- Parts Fabrication
- Operation Monitoring
- Electrical diagnostics
- Equipment Selection
- Quality Control Analysis
- Welding skills
- Axle Alignment
- Brake System Maintenance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Oil Changes
- Fuel Injection Systems
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Trailer Mechanic
Go Right
08.2018 - 04.2021
Trailer Mechanic
Wabash National
12.2015 - 05.2017
Owner/Operations Manager
All Aspects Fabrication
06.2010 - 11.2015
Computer Programming - Computer Systems Technology
Sololearn
Grade 12 -
Dante Alighieri Academy
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