Master Automotive Technician
Self-employeed
Atlanta, GA
05.2018 - Current
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
- Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Maintained fleet vehicles in good working order by following preventive and corrective maintenance schedules according to OEM.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Broke down complex mechanical information into simpler parts for individuals with little or no understanding of system operations.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Supervised and mentored a team of members and facilitated daily service operations to drive business growth.
- Implemented tracking systems to monitor parts inventory and transactions to reduce discrepancies.
- Delegated and supervised vehicle bodywork to body team for restoration and remediation.
- Inspected vehicles and utilized market and industry expertise to execute strategic automotive purchases for dealers, private clients and volume resellers.
- Maintained compliance with dealer and manufacturer standards for warranty repair and maintenance actions.
- Mastered in all systems, and trained new employees on proper procedures.
- Responded to customer telephone calls, emails and in-person requests for assistance.
- 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.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Changed, rotated and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
- Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns and maintaining supplies.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Maintained functionality and reliability of engines, machines and systems through regular diagnostic checks.
- Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Corrected unsafe conditions in work areas and immediately reported correctable conditions to supervisor.
- Examined new and replacement parts to uncover defects.
- Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work.
- Demonstrated process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to junior mechanics.
