Daniel Hunter
Pflugerville
Summary
Results-driven automotive technician with extensive experience in diagnostics, repair, and maintenance, dedicated to enhancing vehicle reliability and safety. Proficient in leveraging technical expertise and hands-on skills to tackle complex issues across engine systems, brake systems, and electrical components. Committed to delivering comprehensive automotive solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Passionate about staying updated with industry advancements to continually improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Technician
Tesla, Inc.
Austin, TX
05.2024 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired complex automotive systems for optimal performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance and safety inspections on diverse vehicle models.
- Led team in implementing process improvements to enhance service efficiency.
- Mentored junior technicians in diagnostics, repair techniques, and safety protocols.
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and safety regulations during all operations.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.
Automotive Technician
Formel D USA, Inc.
Greenville, SC
09.2019 - 04.2024
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees and online knowledge bases.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Demonstrated process of preventive maintenance and visual inspections to junior mechanics.
- Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work. Almost like Re-call prevention
Break in Employment
Formel D
Durham, NC
04.2023 - 07.2023
- I work as a contractor for Formel D and one of my contracts ended, and I was without work for approximately 3 months until I was offered a new contract with a different manufacturer
Parts Counter Person
Lindsay Automotive Group
Sterling, VA
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Worked as a parts counter operator taking orders for customers (commercial/ non commercial), running parts for the technicians and or service Advisors, interacting with customers cashing out and providing information about their vehicle/s
Education
Certificate from Trade School - Auto Mechanics
NASCAR Technical Institute
Mooresville, NC09.2019
High school diploma - undefined
Hillside High School
Durham, NC06.2016
Skills
- Automotive Repair
- Oil Change
- Brake Repair
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Mechanic Experience
- Customer Service
- Hospitality Experience
- Tire Service
- Manufacturing
- Warehouse Experience
- Alignment
- Sales Management
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Automotive service
- Software Troubleshooting
- OEM
- Transmissions
- Suspension
- Operating Systems
- Automotive repair
- Dealership experience
- Customer service
- Operating systems
- Sales
- Sales management
- Communication skills
- Hospitality
- Retail sales
- Problem-solving
- Safety awareness
- Brake systems understanding
- Troubleshooting skills
- Parts replacement
- Alignments experience
- Electrical failure repairs
- Heavy lifting
- Battery services
- Automotive electronics
Certification
- Certified NASCAR Technician Present
- Driver's License October 2023 to June 2024
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Tesla, Inc.
05.2024 - Current
Break in Employment
Formel D
04.2023 - 07.2023
Parts Counter Person
Lindsay Automotive Group
07.2021 - 11.2021
Automotive Technician
Formel D USA, Inc.
09.2019 - 04.2024
High school diploma - undefined
Hillside High School
Certificate from Trade School - Auto Mechanics
NASCAR Technical Institute