Fernando Sandoval
Chicago
Summary
Skilled Tire Technician with background in comprehensive tire maintenance and repair. Familiarity with various types of tires and brands, ensuring appropriate installation for specific vehicle models. Strengths include problem-solving abilities, attention to safety standards, and customer service skills. Significant impact demonstrated through consistent positive feedback from customers and reduction of return repairs due to precision workmanship.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Tire Technician
Sam’s Club
Countryside
09.2022 - Current
- Tested batteries, brakes, shocks, struts, suspension systems, exhausts system components and other parts related to tire installation process.
- Cleaned wheel rims before installing new tires to ensure proper adhesion of new rubber.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times, including disposing of used parts properly in accordance with safety regulations.
- Checked tire inflation pressure on a regular basis and adjusted air pressure if needed.
- Adhered to all safety procedures when operating equipment such as lifts and hoists.
- Recorded information about each service performed in company database.
- Examined tire sidewalls for signs of damage or excessive wear due to improper alignment or overloading of vehicle.
- Repaired punctures in tubeless tires by patching or plugging holes with rubber materials.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate types of tires based on their driving needs.
- Balanced wheels using electronic machines to ensure even tire wear.
- Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
- Maintained accurate records of all work performed in accordance with company standards.
- Attended training sessions provided by the company on a regular basis to stay up-to-date with latest technology trends.
- Rotated tires and reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
- Provided advice to customers regarding proper maintenance of their vehicle's tires.
- Replaced worn tires with new ones of the same size and type.
- Performed minor repairs, such as valve stem replacements, on customer vehicles' tires.
- Delivered customer service by answering questions and explaining tire installation process.
- Performed tire rotations, mounts, and balancing on vehicles.
Production Machine Operator
Kerry Ingredients
Elk Grove Village
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Organized workflow efficiently to meet customer deadlines while maintaining high quality standards.
- Adjusted machine settings according to product specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of production output and scrap rates in accordance with company policy.
- Provided support to other departments when needed.
- Inspected finished products for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Responsible for cleaning and maintaining work area in a safe, organized condition at all times.
- Loaded raw materials into machines, monitored the process, and unloaded finished products from machines.
- Trained new operators on the use of machinery and proper operating procedures according to company guidelines.
- Performed regular safety inspections of all equipment used in the manufacturing process.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Separated products according to weight, grade and size of material to produce final product.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
Bakery Production Worker
Element Bars
Chicago
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Prepared dough for baking according to recipe specifications.
- Organized supplies in designated storage areas to ensure easy access when needed.
- Performed minor maintenance on equipment as needed.
- Adhered to strict hygiene protocols while handling food items.
- Followed all safety guidelines while operating machinery.
- Measured ingredients accurately for production recipes.
- Recorded information such as batch numbers, quantities. onto log sheets.
- Reported any malfunctions or damage to equipment to supervisors immediately.
- Managed inventory levels by restocking shelves when necessary.
- Transported materials between work stations using a hand truck or cart.
- Assisted with the packaging and labeling of finished products.
- Weighed ingredients accurately to ensure consistency in product quality.
- Trained new employees on proper operation of bakery machinery and related processes.
- Stacked boxes of finished products onto pallets for shipping purposes.
- Inspected product for defects or deviations from standard specifications.
- Operated automated bakery machinery in accordance with safety regulations.
- Disposed of waste materials safely and responsibly in accordance with company policies.
- Ensured quality standards were met throughout the production process.
- Monitored oven temperatures during baking process.
- Loaded raw ingredients into mixing machines according to instructions provided by supervisors.
- Rolled, cut and shaped dough to form bread, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, pie crusts and other baked goods.
- Utilized measuring instruments, commercial-grade mixers and ovens to bake cakes and pastries.
- Evaluated raw ingredients and baked goods, assessing for quality control purposes.
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- Placed dough in pans, molds and sheets and monitored products during baking to adjust temperature.
- Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
- Observed color of baked products to adjust oven temperatures, humidity or conveyor speeds.
Education
High School Diploma -
Farragut Career Academy
Chicago, Illinois06-2020
Skills
- Tire installation
- Tire repair
- Tire rotation
- Wheel balancing
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tire Technician
Sam’s Club
09.2022 - Current
Production Machine Operator
Kerry Ingredients
05.2021 - 09.2022
Bakery Production Worker
Element Bars
03.2020 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Farragut Career Academy