James Wells
Paso Robles,CA
Summary
Highly motivated professional mechanic with 9+ years of experience. Background includes performing inspections, routine maintenance and repairs on medium and light duty trucks and passenger vehicles. Experience also includes diagnosis and repair of diesel engines, gasoline engines, chassis, aftertreatment, and electronic control systems.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician
Kia of Paso Robles
Paso Robles, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications. Diagnosed problems using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies. Used Kia KDS software to help accurately diagnosis systems to troubleshoot systems and equipment and ran tests to make effective recommendations. Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules. Replaced defective components or parts as needed. Diagnosis and repair of engine, transmission, electrical, hydraulic brake, chassis and suspension systems.
Technician
Paso Chevrolet
Paso Robles, CA
07.2020 - 05.2023
- My duties at Paso Chevrolet were to perform diagnosis, repair and maintenance of medium and light duty vehicles. Performing diagnosis of diesel engines including: Duramax, Cummins and Ford Powerstroke, as well as diagnosis and repair of electrical, hydraulic brakes, hvac, steering and suspension, chassis, and aftertreatment systems. Conducted preventative maintenance procedures according to established schedules. My duties also included providing accurate quotes for parts and time estimates for repairs.
Technician
Paso Robles Ford
Paso Robles, CA
07.2015 - 04.2020
- Performed diagnosis, repair and routine maintenance on medium and light duty equipment, such as Ford, Cummins and Isuzu. specializing in Ford Diesel and gasoline engines. Use Ford IDS diagnostic software and digital volt meters to diagnose engine, transmission, exhaust aftertreatment systems and chassis electronic computer systems as well as ABS brake and Supplemental restraint systems. My responsibilities also included disassembly and reassembly of engines, transmission (automatic and manual),transfer cases, drivelines, differentials, axles and housings, steering and suspension systems, brake systems such as disc brakes, drum brakes and air brakes. Diagnosis and repair of heating and air conditioning systems, hydraulic systems such as valves, pumps, rams/cylinders. Performed modification and repairs using welding equipment, plasma cutters and bench lathes. Give accurate time and parts estimates to customers. Experience using FA type computer systems. Performed routine safety inspections on shop hoist and lifting equipment. Demonstrated my ability to use PPE according to company safety standards.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Mechanics
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CASkills
- OSHA Compliance
- Machinery calibration
- Equipment Maintenance
- California Class C drivers license
- Computer skills- typing- powerpoint-HTML-Microsoft Word
- Strong Communication Skills
- Safety Oriented
- Experience with Air over Hydraulic Braking Systems
Timeline
Technician
Kia of Paso Robles
05.2023 - Current
Technician
Paso Chevrolet
07.2020 - 05.2023
Technician
Paso Robles Ford
07.2015 - 04.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Mechanics
Cuesta College