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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
Summary

Hardworking ASE Certified automotive professional with twenty-eight years of automotive experience. Adept at maintaining inventory, supplier relations, sales support, consumer relations, consultations, partnership, keeping work areas clean and fabricating parts. Dedicated team player with a superior work ethic and good problem-solving skills.

Skills
  • Calibration understanding
  • Engine overhauls
  • Coolant flushes
  • Alignments experience
  • Gasket replacements
  • Writing work tickets
  • Brake systems knowledge
  • Bay maintenance
  • Engine repair
  • Hazardous waste management
  • Diagnostic abilities
  • Suspension systems understanding
  • Tire mounting and balancing
  • Operating pneumatic tools
  • Soldering skills
  • Detecting refrigerant leaks
  • Troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Electrical circuits diagrams
  • Maintaining records
  • Diagnostic skills
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Drivability issues
  • Electrical understanding
  • Maintenance scheduling
Experience
Automotive Technician09/2015 to 03/2020Drivetime Car SalesIndianapolis, IN
  • Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for systems such as brakes, exhaust and electrical.
  • Detected combustible gas and refrigerant leaks using special instruments.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate the source of malfunctions.
  • Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
  • Conducted inspections and tests to verify safety and compliance with emissions limits.
  • Tracked mechanical and repair problems and discussed solutions with shop leadership.
  • Troubleshot faults and devised successful solutions in a self-directed manner.
  • Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires.
  • Kept the garage clean, organized and efficient.
  • Pursued frequent opportunities to further enhance maintenance and repair skills.
  • Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
  • Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
  • Completed repairs on maintenance on vehicles obtained by Drivetime for further distribution.
Automotive Service Technician04/2010 to 09/2015FirestoneIndianapolis, IN
  • Tested electronic components and computer controls with specialized devices.
  • Rebuilt components and systems to correct faults and achieve desired performance levels.
  • Adjusted, repaired or replaced defective automotive parts.
  • Optimized functionality of automotive equipment and systems with the skilled tuning of settings.
  • Calibrated repaired systems to meet performance specifications outlined by manufacturers.
  • Wrote up detailed repair orders outlining all actions and estimated costs.
  • Inspected vehicles to assess the damage and strategize repair plans.
  • Tested vehicles to assess individual components and systems.
  • Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess the required parts and order accordingly.
  • Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
  • Examined all critical vehicle systems and parts to determine appropriate repairs and costs.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
Senior Automotive Technician07/1997 to 11/2009SaturnFishers, IN
  • Maintained cleanliness, neatness, and organization of all areas.
  • Managed a wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer issues.
  • Eliminated safety hazards, removed soiled items and collected trash from customer areas.
  • Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
  • Resolved all customer issues to maintain high standards of customer satisfaction.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for systems such as brakes, exhaust and electrical.
  • Detected combustible gas and refrigerant leaks using special instruments.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate the source of malfunctions.
  • Performed customer work and warranty repairs in compliance with manufacturer standards.
  • Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes, and other key services.
  • Conducted inspections and tests to verify safety and compliance with emissions limits.
  • Tracked mechanical and repair problems and discussed solutions with shop leadership.
  • Communicated advanced mechanical information to non-mechanical people in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Troubleshoot faults and devised successful solutions in a self-directed manner.
  • Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
  • Developed an in-depth understanding of all systems and components.
  • Pursued frequent opportunities to further enhance maintenance and repair skills.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Avionics Engineering1992Vincennes UniversityVincennes, IN
Associate Degree in Automotive Technology: Automotive Technology1995Ivy Tech Community College of IndianaIndianapolis, IN
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Drivetime Car Sales
  • Firestone
  • Saturn

School Attended

  • Vincennes University
  • Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Job Titles Held:

  • Automotive Technician
  • Automotive Service Technician
  • Senior Automotive Technician

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Avionics Engineering 1992
    Associate Degree in Automotive Technology : Automotive Technology 1995

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