Thomas Cortez
**** ***** **** **.*** Antonio TX 78228 Mobile: 210-***-****
Email: tpcortez1960@ yahoo.com
AutomotiveTechnician
Highly qualified Certified Automotive Technician with
over 20 years of experience in fast-paced high-volume environments. Extensive
experience in engine diagnostics, overhauls and repairs, Transmission
replacement, Front end Suspension and alignment, A/C Diagnosis and repairs,
Electrical Troubleshooting and Diagnosis, Computer module replacement and
programming.
A certified Mazda Master Technician trained in
Louisville, with A/C Recovery Certification License. Motivated, hardworking,
reliable, and productive Mechanic with proven ability to deliver high quality
work and excellent customer satisfaction.
Qualification Highlights
Engine
Diagnostics Overhauls and Repair Electrical Troubleshooting Transmission
Diagnostics and Replacement Front end suspension and alignment A/C
Diagnostics and Repair Brake work and replacement
Certified Mazda Master Technician
Professional Experience
World Car Mazda / KIA August 2012 July 2013
As a Mazda Certified Master Technician I
Performed Diagnostics for check engine light and used flow chart to make proper
diagnosis and repair, also performed electrical systems trouble shooting, Air
bag diagnosis and A/C diagnosis and repairs. My duties also included timing
chain replacement, belts and drive-ability work. I performed complete front and
rear end suspension work, replacement of head gaskets and coolant system repairs.
I also worked on KIA, Suzuki, Isuzu and all makes and models of used cars and
trucks. Brake work included ABS Brakes diagnosis and repair, reface and
replacement of rotors and drums and programmed all modules. As a Lead I would
also help other technicians with their diagnosis and repairs. Completed all KIA
Web based training modules.
IPAC Mazda April2009 - August 2012
As a Senior Certified Master Technician my
duties included check engine light troubleshooting and diagnosis, ABS, Airbag
and ESP light troubleshooting and diagnosis. Electrical troubleshooting and
repair. Air Conditioning diagnosis and repair. I also performed all heavy line
Engine Overhaul s, Head Gasket and timing chain work. Complete front and rear
end suspension work and Alignments. Replacement of all belts and complete line
of brake work, module replacement and programming .I performed work on Mazda
vehicles and used cars of all makes and models.
North Star Dodge July2006 - April 2009
My Roles as a Certified technician included
Trouble shooting of problems that customers were concerned with. This included
Engine light warnings and diagnostics, A/C problems, Electrical shorts, Brake
work, Suspension noise and complete line of Engine work. I also worked with
Window regulators and motors replacement. Complete coolant system repairs, flat
s tire replacement and balancing.
Brown Dodge (Devine Tx.) May 2005 - July2006
Certified technician duties included check
engine light diagnosis and repair of Customer vehicles. Complete line of A/C
work and repairs. I would perform bumper to bumper work inside and out from
electrical to interior work. Complete line of engine work which included heavy
line transmission diagnosis, repair and replacement. Repair work and replacement
on Timing belts and Timing chains, coolant system repairs from water pump,
thermostat and freeze plugs. I would also perform alignments and tire
replacements.
Ancira Chrysler May 2003 - May 2005
As a Certified technician I Performed complete bumper to bumper diagnosis and repairs to meet
customer and business satisfaction. I performed complete line of A/C
diagnostics and repairs when needed. Troubleshot electrical systems and made
proper repairs. Performed drive-ability work with scanner and made proper
repairs as needed. Also complete line of suspension work with alignments
struts/shocks/hub and hub bearings, axle replacement and replacement all
steering components. I also performed Head gasket, Engine and Transmission
replacement.
Red McCombs Chrysler June 2000 -May 2003
Performed Full diagnostics and repairs to meet the satisfaction of customers and business
specifications. A/C Diagnostics and repairs, Electrical systems diagnostics and
repairs. Complete line of suspension work including Alignments, Axle
replacement and steering components. Engine Trouble shooting and Head Gasket
replacement. Transmission replacement and Timing belt diagnostics and
replacement.
EG&G Automotive Research Center January 1985 May 2000
Started out as a operator in the gas lab and diesel lab. I then moved up to backup senior tech,
and then went on to become senior tech. I stayed in operation for some years on
third shift. I would monitor the complete operation on night shift and help the
other operators monitor and make adjustments to engines that were running in
order to keep all readings within specification. I then moved to the mechanic
side of the operations installing and removing engines. In the engine cell I
also installed all need parts and components that were needed to complete any
repair. When working as on call, I would go in and make needed repairs and pull
engines off engine stands and flush systems. I also moved on to gas build up
and tear down then to diesel build up and tear down. I also built diesel heads,
measure liners and built CAT engines and gas engines for Ford, Buick and
Oldsmobile.