Jonathan Clelland
Buhl,Idaho
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shop Lead Mechanic
Transystemsllc
TWINFALL, ID
12.2017 - 01.2024
- Supervised a team of up to 5 mechanics at any given time.
- Ordered special tools or equipment when needed for specific repair jobs.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues across departments within the organization.
- Provided technical guidance to mechanics in the shop.
- Assisted with training new mechanics on shop processes and procedures.
- Ensured adherence to all safety regulations in the shop environment.
- Monitored technician performance and provided feedback regularly.
- Created detailed service reports after completing repairs or maintenance services.
- Performed repairs on engines, transmissions, brakes, exhaust systems, and other automotive components.
- Performed MIG welding on a variety of metals, including steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts by cutting out sections using torches or plasma cutters then re-welding them into place.
Automotive Technician Lead
Internet Auto Rent & Sales
Boise, ID
03.2014 - 11.2017
- Maintained a clean working environment at all times.
- Tested automotive systems such as brakes, steering, suspension, transmission and engine performance.
- Utilized scan tools to diagnose drivability concerns on gasoline powered cars and trucks.
- Inspected vehicle engines and other components to identify potential issues.
- Tested components and systems using infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices.
- Aligned wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Conferred with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and discuss work or future repair requirements.
- Welded, soldered and fabricated parts to complete skilled services.
Automotive Apprentice/Automotive Technician
Team Mazda Subaru
Caldwell, ID
04.2011 - 03.2014
- Changed oil, transmission fluid and filters in vehicles.
- Performed oil changes, tire rotations and other basic maintenance services on customer vehicles.
- Checked tire pressure and performed tire repairs, installations and maintenance tasks.
- Lubricated moving parts by injecting grease into springs, universal joints and steering knuckles using hand or compressed-air powered grease gun.
- Inspected fluid level for steering gear, power steering reservoir, transmission, rear axle housings and shackles.
- Diagnosed and repaired basic automotive issues for brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling and electrical systems.
- Installed batteries, shock absorbers and exhaust systems.
- Conducted regular inspections of automobiles to identify any existing or potential problems with safety-related items such as tires, brakes and lights.
- Inspected brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings and other important parts to ensure proper functioning.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brakes, shocks, mufflers and exhaust systems.
- Maintained records of all service performed in the shop's database system.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Technology
South Western Tech of Idaho
Homedale, IDSkills
- Safety Compliance
- Diagnostic Testing
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Equipment Maintenance
- OSHA Compliance
- Hand and Power Tools
- Mechanics
- Welding Equipment
Affiliations
- Hunting & Fishing
- Custom building vehicles
- Rc hobbyist
- Anything outdoors from horses to utvs
Accomplishments
- 3rd Place in Nations at a Ford AAA Contest in 2004
Certification
Transystemsllc
- Hvac
- wb's in subaru that has expired
- wb's in mazda that has expired
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Shop Lead Mechanic
Transystemsllc
12.2017 - 01.2024
Automotive Technician Lead
Internet Auto Rent & Sales
03.2014 - 11.2017
Automotive Apprentice/Automotive Technician
Team Mazda Subaru
04.2011 - 03.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Technology
South Western Tech of Idaho
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