Carlos Leon
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Master Automotive Technician with background in comprehensive vehicle maintenance and repair. Skilled in diagnosing complex issues, providing customer service, and training junior technicians. Demonstrated success in improving workshop efficiency and maintaining high-quality standards. Strengths include technical skills, leadership abilities, problem-solving capacity, and commitment to safety protocols.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Automotive Technician
Bob Steele Chevrolet
Cocoa, FL
08.2014 - Current
- Disassembled engine components to inspect for wear or damage then reassembled them correctly following manufacturer's instructions.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Completed repairs and maintenance to major vehicle models to meet safety specifications.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems.
- Repaired various types of engine failures including head gaskets, timing belts, water pumps and fuel injectors.
- Estimated costs of vehicle repair.
- Retrieved codes from onboard computers utilizing specialized software programs.
- Performed complex diagnostic tests on vehicles to identify and resolve mechanical, electrical and computer-related issues.
- Welded, soldered and fabricated parts to complete skilled services.
- Diagnosed, repaired and maintained automotive systems such as engines, transmissions, brakes, steering and suspension.
- Utilized infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices to test vehicle components and systems.
- Maintained certifications and completed training on systems and components.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Factory Training For General Motors, Honda, Mazda
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FLSkills
- Rebuilding engines
- Powertrain systems
- Electrical circuits diagrams
- Engine repair
- Fuel systems
- Vehicle inspections
- Automatic transmissions
- Advanced diagnostics
- CAN bus systems
- Starting systems
- Brake systems
- Suspension systems
- Performance tuning
- Hybrid systems
- Adaptive cruise control
- Exhaust systems
- Four-wheel drive
- Charging systems
- Electronic fuel injection
- Driveability diagnosis
- Air conditioning
- Variable valve timing
- Operating pneumatic tools
- Detecting refrigerant leaks
- Drivability issues
- OBD-iI diagnostics
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Body electrical systems
- Drivetrain systems
- Computerized systems
Accomplishments
- A.S.E. Master Automobile certification for 30+ years; experience in welding and custom fabrication
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Master Automotive Technician
Bob Steele Chevrolet
08.2014 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Factory Training For General Motors, Honda, Mazda
Seminole State College of Florida
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