Jason Lingafelter
Mentor,OH
Summary
Seasoned Automotive Technician with a robust history at AAMCO Transmissions, showcasing exceptional problem-solving and engine repair skills. Renowned for enhancing vehicle performance and reliability through meticulous diagnostics and maintenance. Proven leadership in training peers and elevating shop standards, underscored by a strong work ethic and ASE certification. Achieved significant reduction in repeat repair visits, demonstrating unparalleled commitment to quality assurance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
AAMCO Transmissions
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- 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.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Boosted team morale and productivity by actively participating in staff training, sharing knowledge and skills with coworkers.
- Reduced repeat repair visits by implementing thorough quality control checks.
- Optimized fuel efficiency for customers with regular engine tune-ups and maintenance.
Automotive Technician
Zappy's Auto Care Center
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
- Reduced vehicle downtime with meticulous preventative maintenance services, extending the life of customers'' vehicles.
- Delivered superior results under tight deadlines, managing multiple concurrent projects without compromising quality or attention to detail.
- Achieved consistency across all repairs by strictly following manufacturer guidelines and using OEM parts whenever possible.
- Used specialized tools to detect leaks in gas and refrigerant systems.
- Boosted team morale and productivity by actively participating in staff training, sharing knowledge and skills with coworkers.
- Streamlined work processes through effective collaboration with other technicians, resulting in faster turnaround times for customer vehicles.
- Diagnosed complex electrical issues, restoring vehicle functionality.
- Enhanced vehicle performance by conducting detailed diagnostic procedures.
- Customized vehicles to owner specifications, enhancing driving experience.
- Optimized fuel efficiency for customers with regular engine tune-ups and maintenance.
- Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
Automotive Technician
Rainbow Muffler and Brake
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- 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.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
Education
Diploma - Basic
05.1994
Skills
Automotive Technician for life Engine performance and rebuilds are my hobby I just rebuilt my 17 Ram 1500 57 Hemi
- Strong Work Ethic
- Engine repair
- Problem-Solving
- Valid Driver's License
- Brake Systems
- Steering systems
- Suspension Systems
- Alignments experience
- Transmissions
- Exhaust Systems
- Coolant System Control
- Electrical failure repairs
- Electrical understanding
- Engine Rebuilds
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Vehicle inspections
- Drivetrain Repair
- Drivetrain and Axle Installation
- Emissions Control
- Quality Assurance
- Soldering skills
- Welding and fabrication
- ASE Certification
- Drivability issues
Timeline
Automotive Technician - Zappy's Auto Care Center
05.2022 - 08.2024
Automotive Technician - Rainbow Muffler and Brake
08.2019 - 05.2022
Automotive Technician - AAMCO Transmissions
Eastlake North - Diploma, Basic
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