Field Williams
Stockbridge,GA
Summary
Adept Master Automotive Technician and Shop Foreman with a proven track record at Calavan Kia, excelling in vehicle diagnostics and system repairs. Specializes in engine rebuilds and brake systems, coupled with exceptional skills in work planning and prioritization. Mentored junior technicians, enhancing team efficiency by 30%. Expert in utilizing OEM-specific tools for precise troubleshooting.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Automotive Technician/Shop Foreman
Calavan Kia
08.2019 - Current
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for foreign and domestic automotive brands.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Dispatch and supervises repair orders to appropriate technician to complete repair work.
Master Automotive Technician/Shop Foreman
Ed Voyles Kia
02.2013 - 08.2019
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Delegated and supervised vehicle repairs to team for repairs.
Automotive Technician
Kia Autosport
04.1997 - 09.2012
- 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.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for foreign and domestic automotive brands.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westover High School
Albany, GA05.1996
Skills
- Vehicle inspections
- Brake Systems
- Steering systems
- Scheduled services
- Rebuilding engines
- Suspension Systems
- Fuel systems
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Troubleshooting skills
- Engine Rebuilds
Timeline
Master Automotive Technician/Shop Foreman
Calavan Kia
08.2019 - Current
Master Automotive Technician/Shop Foreman
Ed Voyles Kia
02.2013 - 08.2019
Automotive Technician
Kia Autosport
04.1997 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
Westover High School
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