Rufy Matos
Methuen
Summary
State-licensed and ASE-certified automotive technician, heavily focused on diagnostics and repair. Experience and certifications in engine repair, brakes, steering, and suspension systems. Considered a team player, and is attentive to details. Invested in maintaining the proper hardware. A craftsman and a car enthusiast at heart.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Automotive Technician
One Stop Automotive
Methuen
03.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed vehicle issues using advanced diagnostic tools and software.
- Perform MA State inspections
- Performed routine maintenance on various makes and models of vehicles.
- Repaired and replaced faulty components to ensure vehicle performance.
- Replaced defective parts with new or reconditioned parts following manufacturers' instructions.
- Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
- Adjusted headlights for proper alignment per customer request.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and recorded findings to facilitate repairs.
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes.
- Tested automotive systems such as brakes, steering, suspension, transmission and engine performance.
Automotive Technician
Midas
Salem
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Specialist in drivetrain, steering and suspension, and brake systems through different makes and models.
- Performed routine maintenance on various makes and models of vehicles.
- Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
- Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
- Performed drive ability tests on vehicles after repairs were completed.
- Tested automotive systems, such as transmission and engine performance.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
Automotive Technician
Pepboys Parts And Auto
Everette
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Performed routine maintenance on various makes and models of vehicles.
- Maintained a clean working environment at all times.
- Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
- Attended technical training courses when available to increase knowledge base.
- Adjusted headlights for proper alignment per customer request.
- Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
Education
High School Diploma -
KIPP Academy Lynn Colligate Highschool
Lynn, MA06-2015
Skills
- Vehicle inspections
- Advanced diagnostics
- Fluid exchanges
- Suspension systems understanding
- Brake systems
- Drivetrain repair
- Wheel alignments
- Steering systems
- Alternator, battery, starter
- Engine diagnostic
Certification
MA State inspectors license
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Automotive Technician
One Stop Automotive
03.2025 - Current
Automotive Technician
Midas
03.2024 - 07.2025
Automotive Technician
Pepboys Parts And Auto
10.2023 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
KIPP Academy Lynn Colligate Highschool