John McLean
Automotive Technician
De Soto,MO
Summary
Hardworking Master Automotive Technician successful at correcting problems, completing maintenance and enhancing vehicle operations. Skillful applying specialized experience and technical knowledge to all makes and models of cars, vans, light trucks and SUVs.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Lead Diagnostic Technician
A-1 Truck & Auto
07.2022 - Current
- Streamlined workflow for faster results by organizing and prioritizing daily tasks efficiently.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with OSHA regulations and best practices.
- I primarily do all the diagnostic work for a shop that has a very high volume of vehicles
- I program or reprogram all the affected modules
- I perform the circuit checks necessary before replacement
- When there is no diagnostic work I do everything else
- All drivability work is performed by myself
Lead Technician
JamminjTire&Auto
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Perform initial inspection of arriving vehicles. Evaluate customer concerns. Use scan tool to arrive at estimate with service writer. Perform needed repairs. Including but not limited too computer and circuit diagnosis. AC testing and repairs. Brakes and ABS control module problems. Testing and repair of emissions control systems - Evap. EGR 0-2 sensors AFR sensors ect. Diagnosis and repair of timing chain-VVT systems and timing belts. R&I of engines and transmissions. SRS system diagnosis and repairs. Checking for and reflashing control units due to updated software or replacement. Differential, transfer case, drive shaft diagnosis and repair.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment
- Validated adherence to best practices, quality standards and customer specifications
- Mentored junior technicians in maintenance, repair and reporting duties
- Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns
- Repaired, upgraded and inspected electronic, electrical and mechanical systems
- Managed, fixed and maintained up-to-date knowledge on Emissions systems
- Adhered to established policies and standards to safely complete projects
- Prioritized tasks and planned workflows to meet operational targets
Certified Automotive Technician
Miexner Tire And Auto.
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Safety and Emissions Inspections and related repairs.
- Engine and transmission R&I
- HVAC diagnosis and R&I
- Brakes and ABS system diagnosis
- On board computer diagnosis MIL, ABS,SIR
- Suspension diagnosis, repairs,and alignments
- Engine and transmission diagnosis
- Timing chains and timing belts
- Starting and charging system diagnosis and repair
- No Start diagnosis and repairs
Certified Automotive Technician
Dons Automotive
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Safety and emissions inspections and repairs
- On board computer diagnosis MIL, ABS, SIR
- HVAC diagnosis and R&I
- Brake diagnosis and repair
- Engine and transmission R&I
- Engine and transmission diagnosis
- Timing chains and timing belts
- Starting and charging systems diagnosis
- No start diagnosis
Certified Automotive Technician
Bates Automotive
02.2013 - 08.2016
- Safety and emissions inspections and repairs
- On board computer diagnosis MIL, ABS, SIR
- Run front office in service writers absence
- Create estimates, order parts, interact with customers
- Brake diagnosis and repair
- Suspension repairs, alignments, and diagnosis
- Engine and transmission diagnosis and repair
- Engine and transmission R&I
- HVAC diagnosis ans R&I
- Charging and starting system diagnosis and repair
- Diagnose no start complaints
- Timing chains and timing belts
Certified Automotive Technician
Sutton Transmission And Complete Car Care
04.2005 - 02.2013
- Manager/Lead technician
- Run front office, write estimates and order parts
- Interact with troop C and all vendors
- Advertising and web site maintenance
- Safety and emissions testing, repairs, diagnosis
- Diagnose manual and auto. transmission problems
- R&I of engines and transmissions
- Computer diagnosis MIL, ABS, SIR
- Brake diagnosis and repair
- Suspension diagnosis and repair
- Starting and charging systems
- No start diagnosis and repair
- Maintain shop equipment, lifts, doors, compressor
Certified Automotive Technician
Economy Radiator And Car Care
02.1999 - 04.2004
- Shop foreman in charge of five other mechanics
- Run front office in service writers absence
- Safety and emissions inspections and repairs
- On board computer diagnosis MIL,ABS, SIR
- HVAC diagnosis and R&I
- Brake diagnosis and repair
- Suspension diagnosis and repair
- No start diagnosis and repair
- Starting and charging system diagnosis and repair
- Engine and transmission diagnosis
- Computerized alignments
- Engine and transmission R&I
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues
- 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 brakes, motors, switches and control systems
Certified Automotive Technician
K&K Automotive Repair
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Safety and emissions inspection and repairs
- On board computer diagnosis and repair MIL, ABS, SIR
- Engine and transmission diagnosis
- Engine and transmission R&I
- Brake diagnosis and repair
- HVAC diagnosis and repair
- Starting and charging system diagnosis and repair
- No start diagnosis and repair
Owner/Lead Automotive Technician
J&M Automotive
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Performed every aspect of day to day operations.
- Service writer, customer relations, order all parts
- Interact with state authorities, officials at BAR
- Perform emissions inspections and repairs under I/M 240 emissions program
- On board computer diagnosis MIL, ABS, SIR ect.
- Engine and transmission diagnosis
- Engine and transmission R&I
- Brake diagnosis and repair
- Starting and charging system diagnosis
- No start diagnosis
- HVAC diagnosis and repair
- Shop maintenance on lifts, compressors, doors, and electrical
- Suspension diagnosis and repair
Shop Foreman
Econo Lube And Tune And Brakes
01.1990 - 01.1996
- Bar 90 Emissions Unlimited Test and Repair Technician
- Performed all emissions diagnosis and repairs at 2 stores
- Starting and charging system diagnosis and repairs
- No start diagnosis and repairs
- On board computer diagnosis MIL, ABS, SIR
- Brake diagnosis and repairs
- Manufacturers maintenance procedures
- Suspension diagnosis and repair
- Organize 5 technicians at 2 different stores to repair failed emission tests
- Tune ups
- Directed daily operations of team of 10 technicians and shop professionals
Education
High School Diploma -
DeSoto High School
DeSoto Mo.Associate of Arts - Mechanical Drafting Technology
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MOSkills
Assembly procedures
Certification
ASE A-1 Thru A-9
Tools
Clean newer Snap-On large tool box
Larger new Mattco roll around cart
Laptop with Pico scope and numerous leads Top of the line AE Tool Flasher 3 pass through device
with AE Laptop W/5 Environments to program everything except VW
6 Month old Autel MS919 W/enhanched VCI Lab Scope & Signal Generator
Several DVOMs and Ammeters low and high current
All basic hand tools-,air tools,coolant pressure tester
Many electrical circuit testers- power probes and such
Master fuel pressure tester
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementHealthcare benefits401k matchTimeline
Lead Diagnostic Technician
A-1 Truck & Auto
07.2022 - Current
Lead Technician
JamminjTire&Auto
07.2020 - 05.2022
Certified Automotive Technician
Miexner Tire And Auto.
09.2018 - 10.2019
Certified Automotive Technician
Dons Automotive
08.2016 - 09.2018
Certified Automotive Technician
Bates Automotive
02.2013 - 08.2016
Certified Automotive Technician
Sutton Transmission And Complete Car Care
04.2005 - 02.2013
Certified Automotive Technician
Economy Radiator And Car Care
02.1999 - 04.2004
Certified Automotive Technician
K&K Automotive Repair
01.1998 - 01.1999
Owner/Lead Automotive Technician
J&M Automotive
01.1996 - 01.1998
Shop Foreman
Econo Lube And Tune And Brakes
01.1990 - 01.1996
High School Diploma -
DeSoto High School
Associate of Arts - Mechanical Drafting Technology
Jefferson College
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