JOHN HONAKER
Pinole,CA
Summary
Hardworking Automotive Technician with 10 years of experience in the field. Positive and upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and an understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help the team, and meet business objectives. Knowledgeable automotive professional with a background servicing both foreign and domestic vehicles. Experienced in servicing brakes, suspension, and engines for diverse makes and models. Frequently commended for work quality and speed. Proficient in diagnosing AC and DC inverters, rectifiers, and transistors. Knowledgeable with 3-phase AC systems and inverters to produce mechanical energy. Experienced in the diagnosis of low and high-voltage systems required for mechanical propulsion. Organized Instructor with a successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with a strong attendance record.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
Peterson University
01.2024 - Current
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices for effective instruction.
- Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Shop Forman
Tesla
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing clear direction, setting expectations, and offering constructive feedback.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Coordinated project workflows for departments.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
Automotive Service Technician
Mercedes-Benz Of Fairfield
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools to quickly identify vehicle issues, reducing troubleshooting time and labor costs.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Reduced rework rates by consistently performing thorough inspections and accurately identifying all necessary repairs.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as Engines, suspension components and transmissions.
- Examined new and replacement parts to uncover defects.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
Diagnostic Technician
Astech
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Completed comprehensive vehicle inspections, identifying critical issues before they escalated into costly repairs or safety concerns.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in Safety systems, electrical systems and HVAC systems.
- Exceeded customer expectations by delivering thorough explanations of diagnosed issues while offering cost-effective solutions.
- Maintained organized workspaces, enabling quick access to tools and resources necessary for efficient diagnostics processes.
- Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
- Implemented effective troubleshooting techniques to identify complex automotive issues, resulting in reduced repair time.
Engine Laboratory Technician
Chevron
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Registered and prepared samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
- Supported laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects.
- Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Assisted scientists by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
- Completed quality documents and input and saved quality data in appropriate locations.
- Reduced errors in data entry by meticulously reviewing and validating information before submission.
- Troubleshot and resolved equipment and process issues.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
- Prepared detailed documentation for each experiment, facilitating effective communication of results to colleagues and stakeholders.
- Entered quality test results, scanned paperwork into SAP and monitored SAP for completion of inspections.
Education
Certification of Completion - Automotive Technology
University of Technicians Institute
Sacramento, CA03.2014
High School Diploma -
Pinole Valley High School
Pinole, CA06.2011
Skills
- Welding and fabrication
- Calibrating instruments
- Issue Resolution
- ASE Certification
- Heavy Lifting
- Aftermarket Component Installation
- Electric Motor Installation
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Lesson Planning
- Documentation And Reporting
- Student Evaluation
- Adaptable teaching approach
- Student Support
Certification
A1-Engine Repair
A3-Manual Drive Train & Axles
A4-Suspension & Steering
A5- Brakes
A6-Electrical/Electronic Systems
A7-Heating & Air Conditioning
A8-Engine Performance
B5-Mechanical & Electrical Components
C1-Automobile Service Consultant
Timeline
Instructor
Peterson University
01.2024 - Current
Shop Forman
Tesla
08.2021 - 01.2024
Automotive Service Technician
Mercedes-Benz Of Fairfield
01.2019 - 08.2021
Diagnostic Technician
Astech
01.2017 - 01.2019
Engine Laboratory Technician
Chevron
03.2015 - 01.2017
Certification of Completion - Automotive Technology
University of Technicians Institute
High School Diploma -
Pinole Valley High School