Matthew Langer
Eureka Springs Transit
Oak Grove,AR
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Dedicated Head Mechanic with a solid track record of supervising maintenance operations and enhancing vehicle performance. Expertise in developing preventative maintenance schedules and managing inventory effectively, ensuring reliability and operational excellence.
Work History
Head Mechanic
11 Years- Developed preventative maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend vehicle lifespan.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Supervised maintenance and repair of transit vehicles to ensure operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with vendors for procurement of parts, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Managed inventory of tools and parts, optimizing resource allocation across the team.
- Completed diversified electrical work on automotive equipment such as servicing and installing batteries and terminals, repairing and adjusting lights and repairing generators and starters.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules diligently, ensuring all tools and machinery were kept in optimal working condition for use on a daily basis.
Automotive Technician
1 Year 11 Months- Diagnosed and repaired automotive systems using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
- Conducted routine maintenance services, enhancing vehicle performance and safety standards.
- 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.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
Auto Body Technician
11 Months- Utilized advanced welding techniques to restore structural integrity of damaged vehicles.
- Operated frame straightening equipment to align vehicle bodies to manufacturer specifications.
- Conducted thorough inspections to assess vehicle damage and determine necessary repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes, reducing turnaround time on projects.
- Utilized collision repair hammers, welders and grinders to address bodywork needs.
- Installed and removed body panels, doors and fenders of vehicles to access areas of repair.
- Reassembled and replaced parts to complete body repairs.
Lead Technician
2 Years 7 Months- Conducted diagnostic tests using advanced automotive technology to identify issues and recommend solutions effectively.
- Implemented process improvements, reducing repair turnaround times and increasing overall efficiency in service delivery.
- Mentored junior technicians, enhancing technical skills and promoting best practices in automotive repair.
- Supervised daily operations of service department, ensuring high-quality vehicle repairs and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with management to develop training programs that improved team performance and service quality.
Education
6 Month Welding Fast Track - Welding
2 Year Automotive Technology - Automotive Technology
Skills
Preventive maintenance
Computerized diagnostics
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Driveline maintenance
Suspension systems
Vehicle inspections
Welding and fabrication
Automotive electronics
Battery systems
Fuel systems
Electrical systems
AC repair
HVAC systems
Exhaust systems
Service scheduling
Maintaining records
Parts management
Welding
Vendor management
Calibrating instruments
Vehicle climate control
Service reporting
Preventive maintenance
Troubleshooting diagnostics
Eagerness to learn
Reliability
Adaptability and flexibility
Multitasking
Multitasking Abilities
Safety awareness
Willing to learn
Valid Driver's license
Safety awareness
Certification
A.S.E. Certified
Gold and Silver GM Certified
Timeline
Head Mechanic
Eureka Springs Transit
09.2015 - CurrentRead More
Automotive Technician
Kway Auto Repair
10.2013 - 09.2015Read More
Auto Body Technician
Autobody Unlimited
11.2012 - 10.2013Read More
Lead Technician
Williams Chevrolet
03.2010 - 10.2012Read More
Louisiana Tech
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Louisiana Tech
2 Year Automotive Technology from Automotive Technology
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