Miguel Ángel Cruz Cucunuba
Alexandria,Australia
Summary
Proactive and decisive automotive professional specializing in internal combustion vehicles and promoting industrial safety best practices. Graduated with a degree in Automotive Mechanical Technology, I bring 12 years of industry experience, since 2019 working in Australia. Known for my friendly character and attentive detail skills, I excel in understanding customer needs and swiftly resolving automotive issues. With several years of hands-on experience, I meticulously inspect, repair, and maintain vehicles, ensuring optimal performance. Proficient in diagnosing and replacing malfunctioning parts, I also provide accurate estimates for repair work, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and customer satisfaction. I approach every task with passion and a commitment to excellence, believing in the transformative power of dedication and enthusiasm in automotive craftsmanship. Continuously updating my skills and knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic field, my goal is to uphold integrity, ethics, and efficiency in all aspects of automotive repair and maintenance
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Car Mechanic
AUTOFIX AUTO ELECTRICIANS
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
08.2023 - Current
- Repaired or replaced worn parts, such as brakes and spark plugs. also repaired or replaced defective parts using hand tools and power tools as required.
- Verified vehicle performance by road testing it after servicing or repairs were completed.
- Trained apprentices in proper mechanical techniques used in motor mechanics workshops.
- Inspected vehicle engines to diagnose issues accurately.
- Performed regular maintenance and repairs dismantling and removing on a variety of motors, including engines, transmissions, brakes, and other components.
- Perform scheduled maintenance services for vehicles according to manufacturer's guidelines, such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Reassembled vehicles after completing repairs or servicing them.
- Repaired and replaced faulty parts, components, and systems, including engines, transmissions, steering systems, brakes, suspensions.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using computerized diagnostic equipment.
- Tested engine, safety and combustion control standards to comply with state vehicle requirements.
- Cooperated with other technicians from different disciplines to achieve optimal integration.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacement
Car Mechanic
FERNSIDE AUTOMOTIVE
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Inspection check overall, service minor, major /log book, transmission service/auto, manual, fit tires, replace engine and restore, timing belts
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle to meet safety specifications. and performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Reassembled vehicles after completing repairs or servicing them.
- Repaired and replaced faulty parts, and systems including engines, transmissions, steering systems, brakes, suspensions.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on vehicles, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brakes, and engine tune-ups.
- Inspected vehicle engines and other components to diagnose issues accurately.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using computerized diagnostic equipment.
- Checked vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
- Conducted routine servicing on fuel
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with customers.
- Replaced defective engines, suspension systems, transmissions, exhaust systems, radiators and related components.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Assembled or disassembled complex mechanical systems.
Automotive Mechanical Technician
DEES AUTOMOTIVE
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Conducted routine lubrication of moving parts according to safety protocols.
- Tested, diagnosed, and repaired malfunctioning components.
- Replaced worn or defective parts with new ones.
- Repaired and replaced faulty parts, components, and systems including engines, transmissions, steering systems, brakes, suspensions, charging system.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on vehicles, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brakes, and engine tune-ups.
- Inspected vehicle engines and other components to diagnose issues accurately.
Mechanical Technician
PAYLESS TYRES AND BREAKS
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Replaced defective parts with new or reconditioned parts following manufacturers' instructions.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using specialized computer software and diagnostic tools.
- Tested automotive systems such as brakes, steering, suspension, transmission and engine performance.
- Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines, fit tires.
Car Mechanic
V.A.R CROWS NEST
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Maintains and repairs of European cars, brakes and suspension repairs
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust, and mechanical systems.
- Performed maintenance standard inspections, tune-ups, oil changes, and other key services.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Repaired and replaced faulty parts, components, and systems including engines, transmissions, steering systems, brakes, suspensions, manual gear boxes.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using computerized diagnostic equipment.
Mechanic Automotive Technician
V.A.R VAUCLUSE AUTOREPAIRS
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintains ad repairs of European cars
- brakes and suspension repairs
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Reviewed brakes and assessed whether pads needed replacement, discs should be turned or other service requirements.
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added correct amounts of fluids.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems using specialized computer software and diagnostic tools.
- Tested automotive systems such as brakes, steering, suspension, transmission and engine performance.
- Replaced defective parts with new or reconditioned parts following manufacturers' instructions.
- Searched within service and maintenance manuals to perform repairs and diagnosis.
Mechanical Technician
DEALERSHIP AUTO UNION EXPRESS HYUNDAI
COLOMBIA
09.2012 - 09.2019
- Engine Performance Service Diagnostics, Maintains, tests and repairs the mechanical parts of lightweight motor vehicles such as transmissions, suspension, steering and brakes, Repaired or overhaul brake systems, Completed post-purchase inspections for dealerships, Remained up-to-date on the latest automotive technologies
- Analyzed data from test runs to identify potential malfunctions in advance.
- Tested, diagnosed, and repaired malfunctioning components.
- Attended training sessions for updates on product changes or modifications.
- Developed detailed reports on operational issues and recommended corrective actions.
- Replaced worn or defective parts with new ones.
- Troubleshot, diagnosed, and repaired engineering equipment.
- Assembled, integrated and repaired equipment or systems in accordance with appropriate standards and procedures.
- Collaborated with team members, lending mechanical expertise to meet team goals.
- Installed, fit, cleaned and repaired valves, caps, hoses, pumps and gaskets.
- Validated mechanical systems, solved problems identified, and assisted in equipment startups.
- Assembled or disassembled complex mechanical systems.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy and quality assurance.
Mechanical Technician
DEALERSHIP MAZCO BOGOTA SAS
COLOMBIA
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Engine Performance Service Diagnostics, Repaired or overhaul brake systems, inspection and maintenance of automotive vehicles
Education
General English - English Education
Australian Academy of Commerce
Sydney, NSW06-2020
Automotive Mechanic Bachelor Technology - Automotive Mechanics
ECCI
Bogota, Colombia03-2019
French - Foreign Languages Education
Fundación Centro Electrónico De Idiomas
Bogota,Colombia12-2017
High School Diploma -
Confederación Brisas Del Diamante
Bogota D.C.12-2010
Some College (No Degree) - Motor Control Automotive
Car Hyundai
Bogota, ColombiaSome College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
ECCA Institute
Sydney, NSWSkills
- Communication Skills
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Diagnostic and system repair expertise
- Parts repairs and replacement
- Complete Engine Overhauls
- Troubleshooting skills
- Engine repair, dismantling and removing assemblies
- Vehicle inspections
- testing and adjusting mechanical parts
References
References Gabriel José González Millán Engineer Phone Number : +(57) 3188468803 Gerardo Alarcón Rodríguez Engineer Phone Number: +(57) 3105278048 Jhon Pranos Phone Number +61
Languages
- Diagnosis & Repair Spanish - Native speaker
- Complete Engine Overhauls English - B1 up level
- Brake Repair & Replacement
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Car Mechanic
AUTOFIX AUTO ELECTRICIANS
08.2023 - Current
Car Mechanic
FERNSIDE AUTOMOTIVE
07.2022 - 08.2023
Automotive Mechanical Technician
DEES AUTOMOTIVE
05.2022 - 06.2022
Mechanical Technician
PAYLESS TYRES AND BREAKS
02.2022 - 03.2022
Car Mechanic
V.A.R CROWS NEST
06.2020 - 12.2021
Mechanic Automotive Technician
V.A.R VAUCLUSE AUTOREPAIRS
12.2019 - 03.2020
Mechanical Technician
DEALERSHIP AUTO UNION EXPRESS HYUNDAI
09.2012 - 09.2019
Mechanical Technician
DEALERSHIP MAZCO BOGOTA SAS
01.2012 - 06.2012
General English - English Education
Australian Academy of Commerce
Automotive Mechanic Bachelor Technology - Automotive Mechanics
ECCI
French - Foreign Languages Education
Fundación Centro Electrónico De Idiomas
High School Diploma -
Confederación Brisas Del Diamante
Some College (No Degree) - Motor Control Automotive
Car Hyundai
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
ECCA Institute
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