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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
Summary

Restore vehicles to full functionality with skilled assessment, repair and installation techniques. Expert with all vehicles, especially ford and general motors. Good inspection, estimation and relationship-building abilities gained during 42 years of related experience. Focused Master Automotive Technician adept at fixing issues, performing warranty services and improving vehicle operations. Experienced with wide range of vans, SUVs and light-duty trucks. Adept understanding of complex vehicle repair issues. Expert automotive technician with 42 years in maintaining and repairing internal combustion equipment. Confer with customers and fellow technicians to evaluate problems and determine optimal strategies to restore performance. Dependable and efficient in managing every order to complete customer satisfaction.

Skills
  • Parts ordering and replacement
  • Engine installations
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Vehicle maintenance and repair
  • Hazardous waste management
  • Calibration understanding
  • [Type] vehicles experience
  • Alignments experience
  • Bay maintenance
  • Coolant flushes
  • Writing work tickets
  • Brake systems knowledge
  • EPA requirements
  • Diagnostic Assessment
  • Hazmat knowledge
  • Vendor relations
  • Scoping components
  • Drivability issues
  • Suspension systems understanding
  • Electrical circuits diagrams
  • Detecting refrigerant leaks
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Electrical understanding
  • Maintaining records
  • Soldering skills
  • Tire mounting and balancing
  • Engine repair
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Refurbishing skills
  • Operating pneumatic tools
  • Customer Service
Experience
Company NameCity, StateAutomotive Technician 04/2004 to Current
  • Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
  • Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
  • Evaluated, repaired and aligned vehicle suspensions.
  • Examined and inspected damaged vehicles, estimating repair costs prior to performing service.
  • Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for systems such as brakes, exhaust and electrical.
  • Performed minor maintenance services, including gasket replacements, coolant flushes and tune-ups.
  • Welded, soldered and fabricated parts to complete skilled services.
  • Conducted inspections and tests to verify safety and compliance with emissions limits.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
  • Tracked mechanical and repair problems and discussed solutions with shop leadership.
  • Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
  • Detected combustible gas and refrigerant leaks using special instruments.
  • Developed systems to manage and control company inventories of parts and paints.
  • Kept work garage clean, organized and efficient to meet internal and regulatory expectations governing safety.
  • Sourced, arranged and supervised supply inventory for most common equipment and tools.
  • Performed customer work and warranty repairs in compliance with manufacturer standards.
Company NameCity, StateAutomotive Service Technician03/1999 to 04/2004
  • Wrote up detailed repair orders outlining all actions and estimated costs.
  • Calibrated repaired systems to meet performance specifications outlined by manufacturers.
  • Adjusted, repaired or replaced defective automotive parts.
  • Rebuilt components and systems to correct faults and achieve desired performance levels.
  • Inspected vehicles to assess damage and strategize repair plans.
Company NameCity, StateAutomotive Service Technician07/1996 to 02/1999
  • Inspected vehicles to assess damage and strategize repair plans.
  • Wrote up detailed repair orders outlining all actions and estimated costs.
  • Calibrated repaired systems to meet performance specifications outlined by manufacturers.
  • Adjusted, repaired or replaced defective automotive parts.
  • Rebuilt components and systems to correct faults and achieve desired performance levels.
  • Tested electronic components and computer controls with specialized devices.
  • Optimized functionality of automotive equipment and systems with skilled tuning of settings.
Company NameCity, StateAutomotive Service Technician09/1991 to 06/1996
  • Inspected vehicles to assess damage and strategize repair plans.
  • Wrote up detailed repair orders outlining all actions and estimated costs.
  • Calibrated repaired systems to meet performance specifications outlined by manufacturers.
  • Adjusted, repaired or replaced defective automotive parts.
  • Rebuilt components and systems to correct faults and achieve desired performance levels.
Education and Training
High School Diploma06/1976Dana Hills High School, City, State

I have attended training schools for automotive repair! I also was a 1984 and bar 90 smog technician! ase certified!

Additional Information

Assumed lead Automotive Diagnostic Technician Duties at Saddleback College Transportation Dept from December 9 2014 through March 2 2015 and from September 28 2015 to October 16 2015 when lead Automotive Technician was off on medical leave.

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Dana Hills High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Automotive Technician
  • Automotive Service Technician

Degrees

  • High School Diploma 06/1976

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