James Knight
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Accomplished Automotive Technician with extensive experience at Bill Page Toyota, excelling in diagnostic testing and mechanical repairs. Proven track record in enhancing efficiency and ensuring emissions compliance. Adept at delivering exceptional customer service while performing quality control checks, resulting in high customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
The Car Doctors Of Pleasant Grove
Falls Church, VA
03.2025 - Current
- Replaced defective components with compatible replacements sourced from suppliers.
- Diagnosed system malfunctions and identified solutions to resolve technical issues.
- Tested repaired products for proper operation prior to returning them to customers.
- Repaired malfunctioning systems by replacing defective components or making necessary adjustments.
- Performed quality control checks on repaired items before returning them to customers.
- Fabricated replacement parts when required using shop tools such as lathes or drill presses.
- Assisted customers with questions regarding necessary repairs for their vehicles.
- Rebuilt cylinder heads and performed valve jobs on engines.
- Cleaned fuel injection systems with special detergents or solvents to remove deposits from fuel injectors or intake valves.
- Performed scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups.
- Repaired faulty electrical wiring harnesses within automobile engines.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations concerning emissions control standards during vehicle inspections.
Automotive Technician
Bill Page Toyota
Falls Church, VA
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Tested repaired products for proper operation prior to returning them to customers.
- Replaced defective components with compatible replacements sourced from suppliers.
- Diagnosed system malfunctions and identified solutions to resolve technical issues.
- Performed quality control checks on repaired items before returning them to customers.
- Repaired malfunctioning systems by replacing defective components or making necessary adjustments.
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency in completing repair jobs.
- Created detailed reports documenting repair procedures performed on each machine serviced.
- Communicated effectively with customers about repair progress and costs involved.
- Identified recurring problems reported by customers in order to develop solutions that prevent future occurrences.
- Repaired vehicles according to manufacturer specifications by replacing worn parts such as brakes, wheel bearings, and spark plugs.
- Operated a variety of shop equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintained a clean working environment at all times.
- Performed routine maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and brake pad replacements.
- Removed, replaced, balanced and rotated new or used tires to maintain on-road safety
- Tested engine, safety and combustion control standards to comply with state vehicle requirements.
Vehicle Repair Technician
Mieneke
Silver Spring, MD
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Performed quality control checks on repaired items before returning them to customers.
- Repaired malfunctioning systems by replacing defective components or making necessary adjustments.
- Performed system and component failure analysis using diagnostic troubleshooting techniques.
- Reassembled equipment, completing inspections, testing or repairs.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to accurately identify hardware and software issues.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington Lee
High School01-1988
Skills
- Diagnostic testing
- Mechanical repairs
- System troubleshooting
- Quality control
- Emissions compliance
- Customer service
Timeline
Automotive Technician
The Car Doctors Of Pleasant Grove
03.2025 - Current
Automotive Technician
Bill Page Toyota
06.2024 - 01.2025
Vehicle Repair Technician
Mieneke
03.2024 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Washington Lee