Justin Guillette
Ansonia,USA
Summary
Experienced Aircraft Hydraulic Technician with 5 years in aerospace and 8 years as a Master Technician in automotive. Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings, utilizing computer blueprint programs, and executing precise installations and testing. Led teams as Shop Foreman, optimizing operational efficiency and ensuring safety compliance while delivering technical solutions.
Overview
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Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Hydraulic Technician
Lockheed Martin
Stratford, US
10.2021 - Current
- Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Installation: Install, route, and secure aircraft hydraulic tubing, hoses, lines, fittings, valves, actuators, pumps, and reservoirs in strict accordance with engineering drawings, ensuring proper configuration, routing integrity, and system compliance.
- Conducted hydraulic system pressure testing, leak inspections, functional verification, and troubleshooting to ensure system integrity; collaborated with quality assurance to inspect routing, clamping, clearance, and chafe protection while documenting installation activities, discrepancies, and compliance records to meet aerospace quality standards.
- Precision Assembly & Mechanical Fitment: Perform precision swaging, fitting installation, and torque application using calibrated tools and aircraft-specific procedures to meet exact engineering specifications, tolerances, and airworthiness requirements.
- Interpreted engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, wiring/installation diagrams, and technical data to execute hydraulic system installations and resolve fitment, routing, and configuration challenges in coordination with engineering and quality teams.
Automotive Master Technician
Brandfon Hyundai
New Haven, US
07.2020 - 10.2023
- Advanced Automotive Diagnostics/Repair: Performed in-depth electrical and mechanical diagnostics on Hyundai and multi-brand vehicles, utilizing OEM diagnostic procedures, wiring diagrams, and scan tools to isolate complex power, ground, signal, communication, and component-level faults. Diagnosed and repaired complete powertrain systems, including cylinder heads and complete engines, from short-block assembly to final operational verification; handled repairs from routine maintenance and recalls to complex engine, drivetrain, suspension, steering, and braking systems.
- Technical Systems & Quality Control: Applied manufacturer specifications and structured diagnostic methodologies to evaluate vehicle systems, complete repairs, and verify operation while ensuring high standards for workmanship, safety, and reliability.
- CDK Operations & Technical Documentation: Utilized CDK Operating Systems to document diagnostic evaluations, manage repair orders, generate parts and labor repair quotes, conduct multipoint inspections, identify additional repair needs, and maintain accurate technical service records.
Automotive Shop Foreman & Dispatch Manager
Shaker's Family Hyundai
Watertown, US
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Led dispatch of daily repair orders and walk-in work for team of 8 technicians, ensuring efficient and accurate completion of individual workload.
- CDK & Service Operations: Utilize CDK to open and close repair orders, run RTH reports, review customer and vehicle service history, research dealer vehicle history, and support accurate repair-order workflow from dispatch through completion; experienced performing suspension, steering, braking, and general vehicle repairs across a wide range of makes and models.
- Advanced Automotive Diagnostics: Perform complex electrical and mechanical diagnostics using advanced multimeter techniques to identify power, ground, signal, CAN-bus, and communication faults across vehicle systems.
- Electrical, Safety & Vehicle Systems: Diagnose and repair advanced electrical and vehicle systems, including control modules, switches, relays, fuses, radios, TPMS, SRS/airbag systems, window regulators, door actuators, speakers, and other interior electrical components.
- Engine & Drivetrain Expertise: Diagnose, rebuild, replace, and repair engines and major powertrain components, including head gaskets, valve covers, oil systems, timing belts/chains, drive shafts, axles, wheel bearings, and related components.
- Utilized CDK to open and close repair orders, run RTH reports, and review customer and vehicle service history.
Expert Certified Automotive Technician
Shaker's Watertown Hyundai
Watertown, US
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Advanced Diagnostics & Repair: Hyundai Technical Training EXPERT-certified A-Level Technician with extensive experience diagnosing and repairing complex electrical, mechanical, powertrain, drivetrain, steering, suspension, braking, SRS, TPMS, and vehicle-control systems across Hyundai and multiple vehicle makes.
- Engine & Electrical Expertise: Perform advanced electrical diagnostics using multimeters and circuit testing for power, ground, signal, and CAN networks, as well as complex engine diagnostics, engine building/replacement, timing belt and chain service, and component-level repairs.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of current and historical Hyundai TSBs, campaigns, and recalls; executed manufacturer-required recall repairs and utilized CDK to run RTH reports and research customer/dealer vehicle service history.
- Performed repairs ranging from routine maintenance to advanced drivetrain noise diagnosis and steering and suspension repair.
Automotive B Level Technician
Devino's Watertown Hyundai
Watertown, US
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Vehicle Diagnostics & Inspection: Diagnosed and repaired customer and dealer-inventory vehicles across multiple makes and models; conducted pre-delivery inspections (PDI), used-vehicle safety inspections, and customer-pay diagnostic evaluations to identify and resolve mechanical and electrical concerns, ensuring vehicle reliability.
- Mechanical & Drivetrain Systems: Diagnose and repair suspension, steering, braking, drivetrain, and engine systems, including ball joints, struts, control arms, steering racks, axles, wheel bearings, drive shafts, brake components, belts, timing belts, and engine components.
- Electrical & Vehicle Control Systems: Conducted intermediate-to-advanced electrical diagnostics using multimeters to test power, ground, and signal circuits; diagnosed and repaired interior electrical systems, TPMS, SRS, control modules, door components, sensors, and related vehicle electronics, enhancing vehicle performance and safety.
- OEM Service & Preventive Maintenance: Complete Hyundai recalls and manufacturer-required repairs while performing routine maintenance and BG fluid flush services; ensure repairs and inspections meet OEM specifications, safety requirements, and dealership quality standards.
Field Investigator
Discreet Investigation Services
Monroe, US
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Covert Surveillance & Investigation: Conducted discreet mobile and stationary surveillance operations on designated subjects, ensuring situational awareness and adapting techniques to avoid detection.
- Detailed Documentation & Reporting: Maintained accurate records of surveillance activities, observations, movements, and significant events; prepared organized reports and submitted findings to supervisors on time.
- Confidentiality & Professional Conduct: Safeguarded identities and sensitive information of clients and investigation subjects, adhering to legal and confidentiality requirements while demonstrating sound judgment and professional integrity.
Automotive C Level Technician / Valet
Honda of Watertown
Watertown, US
04.2013 - 03.2014
- Service Department Operations: Greeted customers, received vehicles, performed battery testing and fluid checks, coordinated vehicle parking for technician workflow, and ensured efficient vehicle movement throughout service process.
- Vehicle & Documentation Coordination: Handled vehicle paperwork accurately, returned completed documentation to service advisor, retrieved vehicles upon completion, and positioned vehicles for customer pickup.
- Teamwork & Operational Efficiency: Collaborated in fast-paced service environment, maintaining productivity during extended shifts while multitasking and completing vehicle-support responsibilities accurately and on schedule.
- Teamwork & Operational Efficiency: Worked effectively within a fast-paced service environment and maintained productivity during extended shifts while multitasking and completing multiple vehicle-support responsibilities accurately and on schedule.
Food Service Specialist
Big Y Supermarket
Ansonia, US
10.2012 - 04.2013
- Food Preparation & Food Safety: Prepared and cooked food following quality, safety, and sanitation standards; ensured clean and sanitary preparation, cooking, and service areas to promote food safety.
- Customer Service & Equipment Operation: Operated cash registers and commercial pizza ovens while delivering customer service in a fast-paced environment; demonstrated reliability and attention to detail in managing multiple responsibilities.
- Inventory & Department Operations: Stocked cold cases, shelves, and coolers; labeled perishable products with disposal dates and organized product displays to enhance department efficiency.
Cook/Cashier
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Derby, US
10.2011 - 11.2012
- Food Preparation & Safety: Prepared and cooked raw poultry products, ensuring compliance with health, sanitation, and food safety standards while maintaining clean food preparation areas.
- Customer Service & Order Fulfillment: Operated cash registers and order-entry systems, processing customer orders accurately and packaging food for efficient distribution through front-counter and drive-through service.
- Commercial Equipment & Operations: Operated pressure fryers, pressure ovens, cash registers, ordering systems, and drive-through headsets, ensuring accuracy and quality in a fast-paced environment.
Ride Attendant
Quassy Amusement Park
06.2010 - 10.2011
- Safety Inspections & Compliance: Conducted thorough pre- and post-operation safety checklists, identifying potential mechanical, operational, or environmental hazards before and after each ride cycle.
- Risk Assessment & Incident Prevention: Monitored passenger behavior and ride conditions, quickly assessed potentially hazardous situations, and took appropriate corrective action to prevent accidents and maintain a safe environment.
- Operated 20 amusement park rides, adhering to operating procedures and safety requirements to ensure passenger protection and efficient ride flow.
- Informed guests about ride procedures, safety requirements, and operational instructions, fostering a clean and welcoming environment.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Seymour High School
Seymour, CTSkills
- Hydraulic Systems Technician
- Hydraulic system installation
- Aerospace Technician
- Hydraulic Quality Control
- Pressure testing
- Hydraulic Motor
- Hydraulic Transmission
- Hydraulic Suspension
- Aerospace Technician
- Aerospace Mechanic
- Aerospace Service
- Technical Documentation
- Engineering blueprint interpretation
- Troubleshooting techniques
- System diagnostics
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Automotive repair
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Parts ordering
- Precision assembly
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Technical documentation
- Time management
- Precision assembly
Certification
- Hyundai MASTER certification
- Hybrid/ Electric Vehicle Certification
- Hyundai CERTIFIED technician
- Procut Level 1 Certification
- Permaswage Certification
- Torque Wrench Certification
Timeline
Aircraft Hydraulic Technician
Lockheed Martin
10.2021 - Current
Automotive Master Technician
Brandfon Hyundai
07.2020 - 10.2023
Automotive Shop Foreman & Dispatch Manager
Shaker's Family Hyundai
01.2019 - 07.2020
Expert Certified Automotive Technician
Shaker's Watertown Hyundai
06.2017 - 01.2019
Automotive B Level Technician
Devino's Watertown Hyundai
03.2015 - 06.2017
Field Investigator
Discreet Investigation Services
09.2013 - 05.2015
Automotive C Level Technician / Valet
Honda of Watertown
04.2013 - 03.2014
Food Service Specialist
Big Y Supermarket
10.2012 - 04.2013
Cook/Cashier
Kentucky Fried Chicken
10.2011 - 11.2012
Ride Attendant
Quassy Amusement Park
06.2010 - 10.2011
High school or equivalent -
Seymour High School