Nicolas Esteban Barrios Sanchez
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Adept Automotive Technician with a proven track record at TYREPOWER RICHMOND, TYREPLUS SWAN STREET AND EUROPEAN TECNIQUE enhancing workshop efficiency and customer satisfaction through expert vehicle diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and tire services. Skilled in problem-solving and safety awareness, consistently delivering high-quality repairs and advice on maintenance needs. Achieved a significant improvement in workspace organization and safety standards.
Knowledgeable automotive professional with background servicing both foreign and domestic vehicles. Experienced in servicing brakes, exhaust systems and engines for diverse makes and models. Frequently commended for work quality and speed.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
European Technique
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.
- Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
Automotive Technician
TYREPOWER RICHMOND
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
Automotive Technician
TYREPLUS SWAN STREET
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
Education
Diploma - Automotive Technology
MENZIES INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
LEVEL 4/ 355 SPENCER STREET, MELBOURNE,VIC 300001.2024
Certificate IV - AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL DIAGNOSIS
MENZIES INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
LEVEL 4/ 355 SPENCER STREET, MELBOURNE, VIC 300007.2023
Certificate III - LIGHT VEHICLE MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY
MENZIES INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
LEVEL 4/ 355 SPENCER STREET, WEST MELBOURNE VIC09.2022
HIGH SCHOOL - Junior High Education
INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA DISTRITAL USAQUEN
CALLE 127, BOGOTA, COLOMBIA11.2017
PRIMARY SCHOOL - PRIMARY EDUCATION
INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA DISTRITAL USAQUEN
CALLE 127, BOGOTA, COLOMBIA.11.2011
Skills
Strong Work Ethic
Tire Services
Engine repair
Problem-Solving
Safety awareness
Changing Oil
Valid Driver's License
Hand and power tools
Brake systems understanding
Preventive Maintenance
MOTORSPORTS
WORKING ALSO FOR THE PORSCHE PAYNTER DIXON CARRERA CUP CATEGORY IN AUSTRALIA HAS BECOME ONE OF MY GREATEST HOBBIES. I DO ENJOY AND LOVE LOOKING AFTER THOSE CARS AS A TYRE TECHNICIAN AND TYRE SUPPLIER TRAVELLING ALL AROUND AUSTRALIA. SPREADING KNOWLEDGE AND TYRE SERVICING.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Automotive Technician
European Technique
03.2024 - Current
Automotive Technician
TYREPOWER RICHMOND
12.2023 - 02.2024
Automotive Technician
TYREPLUS SWAN STREET
08.2022 - 11.2023
Diploma - Automotive Technology
MENZIES INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Certificate IV - AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL DIAGNOSIS
MENZIES INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Certificate III - LIGHT VEHICLE MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY
MENZIES INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
HIGH SCHOOL - Junior High Education
INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA DISTRITAL USAQUEN
PRIMARY SCHOOL - PRIMARY EDUCATION
INSTITUCION EDUCATIVA DISTRITAL USAQUEN
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