Justin Newton
Commerce,GA
Summary
Skilled Automotive Technician with a track record of enhancing customer satisfaction at Auto Gallery Chevrolet, adept in tire balancing, diagnostic abilities, and teamwork. Leveraged technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to increase workshop efficiency. Demonstrated reliability and self-motivation, achieving significant improvements in vehicle maintenance and repair quality. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tire Technician
Stinson Tire and Auto
Commerce, GA
02.2023 - Current
- Rotated, mounted and balanced tires on cars, trucks, and vans.
- Replaced and repaired tires using best practices for safe vehicle maintenance.
- Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate tire services.
- Operated machines safely and correctly, including tire changers and wheel balancers.
- Repaired tires to avoid costly replacements by patching, plugging and replacing valves.
Automotive Technician
Auto Gallery Chevrolet
Commerce, GA
03.2020 - 04.2022
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.
Automotive Technician
Randy's Auto
Seneca, SC
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Upheld high safety standards in the workplace by following proper protocols when handling hazardous materials and utilizing protective gear as needed.
- Increased workshop efficiency by effectively organizing tools, equipment, and workspace for easy access during repairs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair estimates for various automotive issues.
Freight Team Associate
Home Depot
Westminster, SC
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Lifted and moved items weighing 50-100 pounds multiple times per shift.
- Maintained high safety standards within the facility by enforcing proper lifting techniques, equipment usage, and hazard prevention measures.
- Offered friendly, prompt customer service by answering questions, resolving issues quickly, and checking system for inventory.
- Broke down, re-packaged and shrink-wrapped pallets for efficient storage and transportation.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks.
- Led by example, demonstrating strong work ethic and commitment to excellence in all tasks undertaken, inspiring team members to strive for their personal best while contributing positively towards the overall success of the organization.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to move freight and load trucks.
Education
Automotive Technology - Automotive Technology
Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SCSkills
- Tire Installation
- Tire mounting
- Tire balancing
- Wheel Balancing
- Punctuality
- Oil Changes
- Technical knowledge
- Torque Wrench Operation
- Vehicle Lifting
- Hydraulic Jack Usage
- Brake system service
- Brake repairs
- Alignments experience
- Diagnostic abilities
- Alignment Adjustment
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Heavy Lifting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Battery Checks
- Problem-Solving
- Reliability
- Self Motivation
Certification
MACS air consotioning certification
Automotive Braking Systems certification (Tri-County Technical College)
Engine Electrical Systems certification
(Tri-County Technical College)
Timeline
Tire Technician
Stinson Tire and Auto
02.2023 - Current
Automotive Technician
Auto Gallery Chevrolet
03.2020 - 04.2022
Automotive Technician
Randy's Auto
06.2018 - 03.2020
Freight Team Associate
Home Depot
06.2017 - 06.2018
Automotive Technology - Automotive Technology
Tri-County Technical College