JOHN LILLY
Kernersville,NC
Summary
Highly motivated professional with a strong work ethic, and experience in providing quality repairs and maintenance. Skilled in diagnosing and repairing engine, transmission and brakes. Adept in creating detailed concern, cause, correction reports. Very good with learning from my mistakes and asking questions when needed.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automotive Technician
Carolina Nissan
Burlington, North Carolina
12.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine maintenance services on various vehicle makes and models.
- Performed repairs on engines, transmissions, and electrical systems efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex automotive problems.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
- Assisted customers with explanations of repairs and service recommendations.
Automotive Technician
Modern Toyota
- Current
- Completed preventive maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, and brake services
- Performed major repairs, such as timing belts, cam gear sprockets, and removing dashboards
- Assisted other technicians in diagnosing difficult problems by providing advice based on prior experience and knowledge
- Provided customer service by explaining repair options clearly so that customers could make informed decisions about their vehicles' needs
Instrumentation Technician
Actalent/ Volvo Trucks
05.2024 - 12.2025
- Install instrumentation on trucks for testing
- Assemble rigs for testing component's
- Use CAD to observe how a chassis is assembled.
- Inspect test rigs for damaged component's.
- Identify issues and root causes by troubleshooting, and record said issues.
- Inspected equipment to detect hydraulic leaks and other problems
Automotive Technician
HBI Auto
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Performed scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, tire replacements, alignments
- Learning from a Porsche Master tech, gaining skills to work on and diag Porsche and other vehicles
- Performed certified pre-owned vehicle inspections
- Cleaning the shop whenever possible, keeping the equipment and supplies ready for customers vehicles
Automotive Technician
Modern Infiniti
03.2019 - 06.2023
- Perform routine maintenance, including oil changes, tire rotations, and alignments
- Performed manufacturer recalls and state inspections
- Performed major repairs, including engine replacement, transmission replacement, and HVAC box replacement
Education
Associate - Automotive Systems Technology
Davidson County Community College
Thomasville, NC03.2019
Skills
- Experience with hand and power tools
- Current Forklift Certification
- Current Overhead Crane Certification
- Experience with gasket and sealing replacements
- Excellent time management
- Optimizing Engine Performance
- Asking for help if I have a question
- Experience with vehicle engine, transmission, suspension, steering, and HVAC system's
- Possess a current ASE for electrical
- Adaptability between environment's and situations
Accomplishments
Attended multiple training courses for Nissan/Infiniti, and Toyota vehicles.
Have a current ASE for Electrical.
Currently Forklift and Overhead Crane certified
Started as a car detailer, and worked my way up to a vehicle service technician role.
Certification
- ASE Electrical
- Nissan/Infiniti Chassis Control Systems
- Nissan/Infiniti Engine Control Systems
- Nissan/Infiniti HVAC systems
- Nissan/Infiniti Electrical systems
- Nissan/Infiniti Engine Performance Systems
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Carolina Nissan
12.2025 - Current
Instrumentation Technician
Actalent/ Volvo Trucks
05.2024 - 12.2025
Automotive Technician
HBI Auto
07.2023 - 09.2023
Automotive Technician
Modern Infiniti
03.2019 - 06.2023
Automotive Technician
Modern Toyota
- Current
Associate - Automotive Systems Technology
Davidson County Community College