Chad Littleton
Monico ,WI
Summary
Hardworking Automotive Technician with a handful of years of experience in field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help team and meet business objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Rhinelander Toyota
10.2020 - Current
- Completed vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic tools and online knowledge bases.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
Forklift Technician
Concentric
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Maneuvered forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Worked on forklift batteries. These tasks included unloading batteries from forklifts, welding new posts onto forklift batteries, and pressure washing batteries off.
- Positioned lifting devices under, over or around loaded pallets or boxes to secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Drove equipment from one site to another to deliver tools and complete jobs.
Automotive Technician
Rhinelander GM
12.2017 - 09.2019
- 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.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
Carpenter Laborer
Mitch Littleton
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Maintained variety of hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments on daily job assignments.
- Framed, remodeled and finished wood and metal structures.
- Used hand tools such as utility knives, hammers and deglazing devices to complete carpentry tasks.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on materials using pencil or chalk and marking gauge.
- Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder-actuated fasteners and framing connectors.
- Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
- Repaired damaged doors, windows and other structures.
- Installed insulation, trim and other finishing touches.
Automotive Technician Apprentice
Motor 1
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Raised vehicle on hydraulic jack or hoist to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of vehicle.
- Replaced gaskets, flushed coolant and performed tune-ups as part of minor vehicle maintenance.
- Conducted road tests on vehicles per to verify safe operating order of vehicle.
- Inspected cars to diagnose problems and perform repairs.
- Assisted in rebuilding, replacing and repairing vehicle parts such as engines, brakes, transmission lines and electrical assemblies.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Education
Associates Degree in Automotive - Automotive Technology
Nicolet Area Technical College
Rhinelander, WI09.2015
GED -
Three Lakes High School
Three Lakes, WI05.2011
Skills
- Remote Services
- Operating Air Compressors
- Automotive basics
- Hand and Power Tools
- Safety Awareness
- Time Management
- Operating Pneumatic Tools
- Valid Driver's License
- Brake Systems Understanding
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Wheel Rotation and Balancing
- Team Collaboration
- Heavy Lifting
- New Employee Training
- Customer Relations
- Changing Tires
- Oil Changes
- Scheduled Services
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Hardworking and Dedicated
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Rhinelander Toyota
10.2020 - Current
Forklift Technician
Concentric
09.2019 - 10.2020
Automotive Technician
Rhinelander GM
12.2017 - 09.2019
Carpenter Laborer
Mitch Littleton
08.2017 - 11.2017
Automotive Technician Apprentice
Motor 1
07.2016 - 07.2017
Associates Degree in Automotive - Automotive Technology
Nicolet Area Technical College
GED -
Three Lakes High School